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Thank You Ray 🎉
🌿 A Note of Gratitude to Ray Van Horn, Jr. 🌿 Today, I want to pause and thank Ray Van Horn, Jr. for stepping into my written space and leaving behind his thoughtful footprint. As an author and storyteller himself, Ray understands the power of words—how they can heal, ignite, and connect. His presence here…
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60+|A Letter to My Spirit
🌿 “I Let It Go”: A Letter to My Spirit There are moments when the weight of it all—disappointment, confusion, heartbreak—settles so heavy in your spirit, it’s hard to breathe. This is one of those moments. I’ve been holding something that wasn’t mine to carry. A storm stirred by someone who brought disruption, not peace. Someone…
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60+|When Presence Feels Like a Problem
When Presence Feels Like a Problem By Susan Koshi – Simply Flava Reflections There are moments in life when you start to wonder… Am I too present? Too visible? Too much? I walk into spaces with intention. I greet with warmth, I support where I can, and I bring a quiet structure to the things…
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60+|Grace Between the Storms
🌦 Grace Between the Storms By Susan “Lady Flava” Koshi Life doesn’t often come wrapped in neat packages. Sometimes, just as one area begins to crumble or challenge me, another gently reminds me: you’re still held. This week, I’ve been feeling the weight of unresolved tension in my work life. The pressure creeps in, sometimes behind…
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60+|Holding Space for Myself First
🌅 The Morning Mirror: Holding Space for Myself First Before I open my heart to the world, I must open it to myself. Each morning, I pause. Even if it’s just a quiet nod in the mirror, I acknowledge me. I see the one who shows up through pain. I hear the one who rarely gets…
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60+|🌿 What Does an Elder Advocate Do?
🌿 What Does an Elder Advocate Do? By Susan “Lady Flava” Koshi As our loved ones age, the systems around them become harder to navigate—from healthcare to housing to basic daily needs. That’s where elder advocates step in. But what do we actually do? An elder advocate is more than a helper. We are protectors,…
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60+|You’re Doing Better Than You Think
🌤 A Soft Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think To whoever needs this today… You don’t have to have it all figured out to be doing something beautiful with your life. Sometimes, just getting up, breathing through the pain, and choosing kindness when it’s easier to shut down—is everything. If no one’s told you lately:…
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A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi
🌿 Finding My Way Back to Me: A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi By Susan “Lady Flava” Koshi There are times when I wish I had an elder still with me—someone to sit beside, sip tea with, and ask deep questions about life, purpose, and beauty. I imagine them telling stories with soft hands and wise…
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Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
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