Category: Lady Flava Wellness
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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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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy š» As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy ā you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…
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Life|Kindness|Kindness Costs You Nothing
Kindness Costs You Nothing Kindness is free, yet its value is beyond measure. It doesnāt take much to smile, to reassure, to share a joke, or to offer comfortābut those small acts ripple in powerful ways. Today, I was reminded again and again that kindness is all around us, if we choose to notice it.…
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Life|65|Constipation & Wellness
Constipation & Wellness: My Experience and Tips Itās funny how life worksā¦ I spend my days working in a spine clinic, yet I often find myself at home laying flat on my back because even our office chairs are tough on the spine. And just like with my back pain, Iāve learned how closely our…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi š As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but thereās something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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Life|65|Reading People and Their Energies
Reading People and Their Energies One thing Iāve learned over time is that not everyone walks into a room the same way. Some bring light, some bring heaviness, some carry focus, and some drift without direction. Iāve come to realize that I have a gift for noticing these things ā for reading people and their…
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