Category: Sharing My Thoughts
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RealTalk|Gun Violence
Gun violence and suicide by firearm continue to take a devastating toll on communities across the United States. From neighborhoods and schools to homes and families, the impact reaches far beyond the headlines. This is a public health crisis that deserves honest conversation, care, and courage.
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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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H&W| Winter, Sleep, and the Aches
Winter has a way of speaking through our bodies. If you’re sleeping well but waking up sore, it might not be the sleep — it might be how your body is settling through the night. This winter taught me to listen more closely, make gentler shifts, and lean into comfort without guilt. 🌻
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ASipOfFlava|The Art of the Gentle Nudge
Not all guidance comes with instructions. Some of it shows up as a quiet nudge that lets others think it was their idea. ☕🌻
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H&W|Learning to Listen to Your Body
Living with pain teaches you how to slow down, listen, and care for your body in new ways. Pain management isn’t about pushing through—it’s about awareness, timing, and choosing kindness toward yourself so you can keep showing up for the life you love.
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ASipOfFlava|“Showing Up When It Matters”
Showing up doesn’t always mean having the right words. Sometimes it means being present, listening deeply, and standing beside the people who matter most. Today I’m reflecting on the quiet power of love, friendship, and the blessing of relationships built on trust and grace.
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Blog Challenge|Red Flags
Red flags don’t always show up loud or dramatic. Most of the time, they whisper — through patterns, behaviors, and how someone makes your body feel. These are the traits I’ve learned to pay attention to, not with judgment, but with wisdom.
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RealTalk| The Truth About Young People and Energy Drinks
So many young people are running on empty and turning to energy drinks just to stay awake. I’ve watched it up close, and I’ve lived it myself. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about the truth behind that “quick boost” and what it’s really doing to your heart, your sleep, and your peace. Let’s talk…
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RealTalk|Faith & Spirituality
Faith raised me. Spirituality sustains me. And the way I walk with God today looks different from the way I was raised — but it’s real, intentional, and woven into every part of my life. Let’s talk about finding your own path with God… beyond the building, beyond the rules, and straight from the heart.
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Blog Challenge|Life Before The Internet
Before Wi-Fi and scrolling took over our days, connection looked different — slower, richer, and rooted in showing up for each other. This is my little walk back to a time when a rotary phone, a TV antenna, and a stack of books were all we needed.
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