Category: My Story
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H&W|Incorporating Gua Sha Into My Evening Routine
š» Flava Wellness Series Incorporating Gua Sha Into My Evening Routine Evenings have become my time to slow down, breathe, and create rituals that care for both body and spirit. Lately, Iāve added something new to this nightly rhythm ā Gua Sha. Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing practice that uses a smooth-edged tool,…
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Life|Writing as the Sky Shifts to Night
šš» Evening Reflection: Writing as the Sky Shifts to Night Tonight, I sit at my desk with SereniKey, the window wide open. The sky deepens from day into night, painted in shades of blue that feel both calming and alive. Birds sing softly in the background, their gentle notes carrying peace into the room. Musty…
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Life|š Systems Over Goals
š Systems Over Goals š» A Seasoned SoulZ Reflection I recently listened to an audiobook that spoke right to my spirit. It said: āļø Shift from goal-based thinking to system-based living āļø Build habits that produce consistent progress āļø Focus on the process, not just the outcome āļø Stay consistent even when motivation disappears And…
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H&W|Warning About Plastics
Health: Everyday Choices for Wellness š» Flava Wellness Series We use water bottles and food containers every day without thinking much about them. But as Iāve been learning more about wellness, Iāve realized the type of material we choose matters ā for both safety and lifestyle. Plastic Water Bottles Single-use bottles can leach chemicals such…
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Life|65|Honoring Myself Without Guilt
š Evening Reflection Honoring Myself Without Guilt These past three days of self-careāresting, hydrating, and even taking a bathāhave reminded me of something important: I donāt have to feel guilty about calling off work when Iām not well. After recent work challenges, my commitment in heart has shifted. But I remain dependable and responsible as…
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Life|65|My Work Senior Sister|Remembering Sheryl
Remembering Sheryl š» The first time I met Sheryl was during my in-person meeting at Swedish. She greeted me with a warm smile, a raspy voice, and an energy that immediately felt like home. Later, Iād learn she was a smokerābut that didnāt matter. What mattered was that I had found another seasoned soul to…
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Life|65|Embracing a Slow Weekend
Embracing a Slow Weekend This weekend, I didnāt get much doneāand honestly, Iām okay with that. Sometimes my body and spirit remind me that rest is just as important as productivity. Iāve been worn out, carrying the weight of busy days and long weeks. So instead of pushing myself, I chose to pause. To breathe.…
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Life|65|A Friendship Spoken Into Existence
A Friendship Spoken Into Existence Before I ever returned home, I sat in a Zoom interview with someone who saw me not only as a potential co-worker but as a future friend. She looked at me through the screen and said with confidence, āI want you, and weāre going to be friends.ā At the time,…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Peace
What brings you peace? What Brings You Peace? š» Peace, for me, is both a place and a practice. Itās not just the absence of chaos ā itās the presence of stillness, grounding, and knowing I am exactly where Iām meant to be in the moment. I find peace in quiet mornings, when the sun spills…
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