Category: Life
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60+|Reflection|Honoring Myself
A Conversation That Needed to Happen Today, I had a conversation that I didn’t know how much I needed. It wasn’t easy. My heart was heavy, and the words came from a place of both sadness and longing — for clarity, for peace, for something to feel familiar again. Over time, things have shifted in…
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60+|What is Your Thoughts on “Labels“
Labels: Right, Wrong, or Simply Real? By Lady Flava Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about labels—how they shape how we see ourselves, how others see us, and how the world either welcomes or excludes us based on them. It started with a conversation that reminded me how sensitive labeling can be. I had been reading…
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60+|Short Term Memory Loss
Title: “When the Mind Forgets: Living with Short-Term Memory Loss” I’ve been noticing more and more how my memory doesn’t always work the way it used to. Not in every area—but in strange, frustrating ways. I forget who sings some of my favorite songs. I struggle to recall actors or even answers to work quizzes…
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Blog Challenge|60+| Spirituality
How important is spirituality in your life? My Response to a Blog Challenge: How Important Is Spirituality in Your Life? From birth, I was immersed in a Christian home, my father being a Japanese American Baptist minister. Looking back on my childhood, church was a constant in our lives. We participated in all the usual…
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60+|I’m Not Perfect but I Care
“I’m Not Perfect, But I Care—Deeply” I’ve never claimed to be perfect.I don’t always say the right thing.I might get overwhelmed.I might even shut down or pull away.But one thing remains true: I care. I care about people.I care about doing what’s right.I care about the energy I bring into a space.I care when someone is…
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60+|Gossip or Growth
The Line Between Gossip or Growth Today, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the delicate line between gossip and sharing information with the intent to understand and support others. A recent experience at work sparked this reflection, and I now feel ready to share it. I’ve always approached my work with heart. As someone who has…
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60+|Letting Go
🌙 Letting Go of the Week: A Nighttime Reflection Close your eyes.Place one hand on your heart, and if it feels good—take a deep breath in through your nose…Hold…And exhale slowly through your mouth. Again, but this time, let your shoulders drop.Inhale calm…Exhale tension. Now, gently say to yourself: “I’ve done my best this week. I…
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60+|Simple Check Ins Matter|Acts of Kindness
The Power of Simple Check-Ins It was one of those days—where the weight of the week still clung to my shoulders. Tired, achy, emotionally stretched. And yet, in the middle of all that… two small, beautiful moments reminded me why I do what I do. The first came unexpectedly. A patient’s husband came over after…
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60+|My Peace ☮️
🌿 My Peace | My Friend | My Love 🌿 After a week that tested my patience and strength at work, I found myself holding on to frustration and fatigue. Health-wise, I don’t get out much beyond my job. The weight of it all felt heavy — until My Peace called. Last Friday night, the phone rang. It was…
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60+| Autism vs ADHD (I Need Help)
“Learning to Lead with Compassion: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Neurodivergence” There are moments in life where I find myself feeling stuck—unsure if I’m being too soft, too direct, too patient, or not enough of any of it. I work with, worked for as Lady Flava, dated a man and experience in my own family persons…
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