Category: Thinking Out Loud
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Life|How to Set the Mood When Youâre Struggling to Read
How to Set the Mood When Youâre Struggling to Read đ Sometimes we want to read⊠but our mind is busy, the day has been long, and itâs hard to truly settle in. When that happens, creating the right mood can turn reading from a task into a pleasure. Hereâs how I like to make…
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65|Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer
Winning Without the Fight: Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer đ»âŁïžđ» 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|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness â From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness â From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my fatherâs side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen â really listen â to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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H&W|65|đ âWhen Things Donât Move, Everything Hurtsâ
đ âWhen Things Donât Move, Everything Hurtsâ A Personal Share on Constipation, Bladder Issues & What My Body Has Taught Me Letâs talk about something that doesnât get talked about enoughâespecially for those of us navigating chronic pain, aging, and complex medical conditions: bowel and bladder issues. Itâs not glamorous. Itâs not fun. But itâs real.…
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Blog Challenge|What Am I Curious About
What are you curious about? đ± What Are You Curious About? (A Flava Reflection) Curiosity has always been a quiet companion in my life. It doesnât shoutâit whispers. Iâve never been curious about how to solve complex equations or break down scientific formulas. My mind doesnât light up at data charts or algorithm patterns. But hand…
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65|H&W|đ§ âYou Can Remember Every Detail of the Drama, But Not What You Studied?â
đ§ âYou Can Remember Every Detail of the Drama, But Not What You Studied?â Reflections on Emotional Memory, Tests, and the Way Some of Us Process the World Have you ever found yourself piecing together a traumatic situation with perfect clarityâdates, emotions, conversations, even the way the air felt that dayâyet struggled to remember information for…
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Blog Challenge|đ€ When Time Stopped: How the Pandemic Changed My Perspective on Life
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? đ€ When Time Stopped: How the Pandemic Changed My Perspective on Life By Lady Flava They say time changes everythingâbut some moments in life donât just change you⊠They crack you open. They demand reflection. They force you to see whatâs…
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