Category: Simply Flava
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Life|65|Embracing a Slow Weekend
Embracing a Slow Weekend This weekend, I didn’t get much done—and honestly, I’m okay with that. Sometimes my body and spirit remind me that rest is just as important as productivity. I’ve 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|Living Between Realities
Living Between Realities As I age—and truly, I embrace aging—I’ve noticed myself retreating into my own tower of thought. Sometimes it’s a story I want to tell, other times it’s just a reflection tugging at me. My escape is blogging. I once was an avid reader and even a sought-after book reviewer. These days, holding…
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Life|65|Just Being
The Beauty of Just Being This morning, I woke up without an alarm and without an agenda. I poured my coffee, sat for a moment, and realized—I don’t have to plan this day. I don’t want to plan this day. So much of life is tied to structure. Our jobs, our schedules, our families, our…
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Life|65|Anticipating the Shift
🌻 Anticipating the Shift As I anticipate a shift at work, God continues to send me blessings—reminders that I am exactly where I need to be. Patients tell me I am kind, whether we are face-to-face or connecting over the phone. Even those who speak Spanish find comfort in my tone and patience. I hear…
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Life|65|Embracing Joy
Sunday Evening Reflection — Embracing Joy Sunday evenings hold a special energy. They are a bridge between the closing of one week and the opening of another. Tonight, I pause to reflect on the blessings of the past few days, the lessons I’ve gathered, and the peace I want to carry forward. This weekend reminded…
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Blog Challenge|65|Direction in Life
What gives you direction in life? What Gives You Direction in Life? That’s not always an easy question to answer. There are seasons when direction feels clear, and others when it feels hidden in the chaos. I’ve asked myself this very question many times — in moments of peace, in seasons of transition, and in…

