Category: Lady Flava News
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Life|65|Speaking It Out Loud ā how I make sense, then let it go
Speaking It Out Loud ā how I make sense, then let it go A Seasoned-Soul Reflection ā Lady Flava Thereās a small miracle in saying things out loud. When I whisper the knot in my chest into words, it stops being a mysterious weight and starts to look like something I can name, hold, and…
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Life|65|My Age + Covid = Lessons Learned
Lessons From Living and Working Through COVID I will say this: I appreciate being my age. I appreciate the diverse work experiences that have shaped me. Theyāve given me a way of processing whatās in front of me, of predicting the next steps, of knowing what tools are needed to stay on track. Theyāve also…
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Life|Kindness|The Power of Appreciation
The Power of Appreciation š» In the middle of our busy, challenging days, thereās one thing that can transform how we feel and how others feel about us: acknowledgment. Appreciation goes a long way in every relationship. At Work: Coworkers who step in to help with a project, cover a patient, or simply smile as…
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Life|Kindness Part 2
Kindness in the Midst of Chaos š» Today was not an easy day. The schedule was heavy, the challenges were constant, and the flow was far from smooth. But in the middle of it all, kindness showed up. A coworker who saw the weight I was carrying and stepped in more than once to help.…
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Life|65|When the Structure Changes Around You
š» When the Structure Changes Around You When I first came into this job, I was surrounded by great people. Many of them were young, but they were responsible, driven, and had their eyes set on clear goals. Alongside them, I felt balancedāwe shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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Life|65|Working At 65
š» Choosing a Different Direction at 65 At 65, I know what matters to me: balance, peace, and purpose. For decades I carried responsibility, led teams, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Those years shaped me into who I am today. Now, Iāve chosen a different direction. This job allows me to continue working with…
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Life|š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As Iāve aged, Iāve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answersāor donāt want you to think they donāt know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes arenāt sure what to ask, or who they should even ask. The truth is, asking questions…
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Life|65|Feeling Comfortable to Ask Questions
š» Feeling Comfortable to Ask Questions As adults, we often shy away from asking questions. Somewhere along the way, we pick up the idea that asking means we donāt know enough, or that it might make us look āless than.ā But the truth isāasking is how we grow. Why We Donāt Ask Fear of judgment:…
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Life|65|š³ļø Politics Made Simple
š³ļø Politics Made Simple: A Flava Reflection Iāll be honestāI donāt understand politics well. Maybe you feel the same way? It can feel like a confusing swirl of buzzwords, arguments, and headlines that make it hard to know whatās really going on. But hereās the thing: politics doesnāt have to be complicated. At its heart,…
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Life|65|A Smile in a Cup šāļø
Fall Reflections & A Smile in a Cup šāļø Fall is clearly making itself knownāthe tips of the trees are turning golden, and the air carries that crispness only Seattle knows how to deliver. Itās the kind of season that calls for cuddling under a warm fuzzy blanket (mine, of course, is leopard print š),…
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