Category: Simply Flava
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Football 🏈|The Joy of the Game
The Joy of the Game: Cheering Each Other On Tonight I watched the Seahawks take down the Chiefs in the rain, 33–16. And yes, the win was exciting—but what touched my heart most wasn’t just the scoreboard. It was the young players on the sidelines—their smiles, their energy, their voices rising up to cheer each…
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Life|Starbucks is My Love Language
☕ Starbucks as My Thank You Gratitude doesn’t always need grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a cup of coffee. One of my favorite ways to show appreciation at work is by treating someone to Starbucks. It’s not about the coffee itself — it’s about saying, “I see you. I value the way you’ve…
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Life|My Life at Work
🌻 Genuine Words, Genuine Connections There’s something powerful about speaking from the heart — not just going through motions, but truly affirming others with honesty and kindness. I was reminded of this in two beautiful moments with patients and their families. 🌟 The New Patient A new patient came in to see Dr. Oskouian for…
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Life|🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict
🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict Sometimes we hold onto hurt because it feels safer than trusting again. But every so often, a small moment shifts the energy — a conversation, an apology, or even just the acknowledgment of value — and suddenly grace feels possible. Today reminded me of that. I realized that knowing someone…
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Life|🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle
🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle The weather shifted today—softly at first, with the gentle patter of drops against my window. I left it open, just enough to let the cool air and rain sounds drift in. It’s a rhythm I could listen to for hours. Seattle is famous for its rain, and living here…
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Life|How to Set the Mood When You’re Struggling to Read
How to Set the Mood When You’re Struggling to Read 📚 Sometimes we want to read… but our mind is busy, the day has been long, and it’s hard to truly settle in. When that happens, creating the right mood can turn reading from a task into a pleasure. Here’s how I like to make…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Community |West Seattle
How would you improve your community? How Would I Improve My Community? 🌻❣️🌻 When I picture my ideal community, it’s one where everyone — no matter their age, background, or income — feels safe enough to walk outside and enjoy what’s around them. I imagine neighbors strolling to our small businesses and local eateries, popping…
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65|Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer
Winning Without the Fight: Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer 🌻❣️🌻 We all know that person. The one who thrives on stirring the pot. They might show up at work, in your family, through a friend of a friend, as an in-law, an annoying cashier at the gas station, or even your next-door neighbor. And…
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H&W|The Power of Recharging
The Power of Recharging: Knowing When Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Need a Reset We live in a world that glorifies being “always on.” Work harder. Stay connected. Push through. And yet, both neurodivergent and neurotypical people eventually run into the same truth — if you don’t recharge, you will burn out. Recharging isn’t a…
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H&W|65|Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength
Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength My mother was an only child, quiet, and deeply devoted to our family. She didn’t talk much about her German heritage, and I didn’t grow up knowing my relatives on her side. I always knew she loved me — not through long talks or…
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