Category: Value The Simple Things

Life|65|Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things

Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things The first patient of the day came in for Dr. O. He asked me for water, and since a fresh delivery had just arrived, I told him I would bring some out and fill the bowl. A simple moment, but it opened the door for a deeper conversation. We…

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September 5, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|What Am I An Authority On

On what subject(s) are you an authority? “The Subjects I Know by Heart: A Life Lived in Service, Survival & Soul” As I step into my 65th year, I find myself reflecting on the question: What am I an authority on? Truth is, I’ve never chased titles. I’ve lived a life rooted in service, healing,…

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July 5, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|I Am Most Proud of My Ability to Care

What are you most proud of in your life? What I Am Most Proud Of in My Life God blessed me with the ability to care for others. I witnessed this gift in action through my parents, my godmother, and the elders who helped shape me. They were living examples of love, kindness, and selfless…

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June 15, 2025

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60+|Masking in Life

Masking: The What, the Why… and My Personal Journey While living in Las Vegas, I encountered someone who was on the Autism Spectrum. It turned into a hurtful and emotionally challenging experience—one that left me confused and searching for answers. There was an unusual disconnect between us, one unlike anything I had experienced before. That…

Lady Flava News

June 1, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|My Joy

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. The Value of Weekends: A Simple Plan That Brings Me Joy Thinking about the simple things that bring joy to my life, one direction stands out clearly—my weekends. Like many, I catch myself saying, “TGIF” every Friday. But for me, the weekend isn’t…

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June 1, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|My Mission

What is your mission? A meaningful personal mission statement contains two basic elements. The first is what you want to do – what you want to accomplish, what contributions you want to make. The second is what you want to be – what character strengths you want to have, what qualities you want to develop. What…

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May 7, 2025

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H&W|60+|Change The Pain Into Hope|TakeControl|Vol.4

Reclaiming My Healing: A Journey Through Pain, Mindfulness & Medicine Two weeks ago, I made a quiet but powerful commitment to myself: to explore whether I could manage my chronic pain through the Mind-Body Connection. It wasn’t a rejection of medicine—but rather a personal shift toward deeper mindfulness, intentional living, and holistic healing. I began and…

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May 7, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|10 Years from Now

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Blog Challenge: Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years? This prompt couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been sitting with this exact thought lately—what will retirement look like for me? In 10 years, I’ll be 75.Right now, at 64, I imagine I’ll need to…

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April 13, 2025

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60+| Let Someone Know That They Are Special

To My Very Special Friend, Well, you’re the first of the two of us to make it to 65. (Don’t forget—I’m right behind you!)I’m so proud of you. Life hasn’t always been fair, and I know you carry the weight of some past choices—but it’s time to stop beating yourself up. We all make mistakes.…

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April 13, 2025

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60+| Life, Do You Have It Figured Out Yet?

Life After 50: A Journey of Reflection, Grace, and Growth The conversation of life seems to come up more often as we age—especially after turning 50. It’s almost like crossing an invisible threshold where we naturally pause and begin to evaluate where we are. Are we where we thought we’d be? Have we accomplished what we set…

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April 12, 2025

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