Category: Own Your Reaction
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65| “Not Forever, Just For Now”
“Not Forever, Just For Now” Protecting My Peace Without Closing the Door There are moments in life when we must choose space over confrontation, stillness over chaos, and self-preservation over explanation. This isn’t about holding a grudge. It’s about holding my ground—quietly, calmly, and with grace. Recently, I was faced with a dynamic that shifted…
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60+|🌞 Attitude Is Everything
🌞 Attitude Is Everything: What This Week Taught Me About Choosing Joy by Susan Koshi | Lady Flava Wellness This week reminded me of something I’ve always known—but hadn’t always practiced: Attitude is everything. It’s easy to say. Harder to live. But when I chose to walk into each day with a positive attitude—something shifted. I…
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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+|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…

