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H&W|The Kindness That Carried Me Through: Gratitude for the Team That Tended to My Heart
Today, I went through a ECHO and stress test on my heart— one that took several hours, from check-in to the final images. It was long, physically draining, and emotionally layered… but what stood out the most was not the medical process — it was the kindness. From the moment I arrived, I was treated…
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60+|H&W|Returning to Calm: Finding Peace in Familiar Spaces
Today was a good day. I found myself back in the Cerebrovascular (CV) clinic—a space I hadn’t worked in regularly for over a year. I used to love being here. Back then, it felt like my home base: steady, calm, and familiar. Over time, I shifted into the bustling world of Neurosurgery Complex Spine. The…
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Being Seen, Heard & Connected: Reflections at 65 |Sharing My Tho
Now that I’ve been blessed to see 65 years of age, I find myself reflecting on what I’d like to experience next in this journey of mine. One of my favorite nurses—a trusted colleague and confidant—recently told me, “You still have many more years to bless others with your presence. You shine so bright.” Her…
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🌻 65 and Thriving: A New Chapter Unfolds
Bold like the leopard. Bright like the sunflower. Steady like the flame. 🎉 A Birthday Reflection Today, I stepped into a new chapter of life… I turned 65. Unlike a big, flashy celebration, today was just how I like it—simple, thoughtful, and full of quiet joy. A lowkey day that filled my heart in the…
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60+|A Message From My Therapist
🌻 Susan, at 65… You carry decades of wisdom, not wrinkles. You wear resilience, not regrets. You speak from a place of lived experience, and it matters. This next chapter? It’s yours. Completely. You’ve raised children, planted seeds in others, survived storms that tried to bury you, and yet… here you are — blooming, evolving,…
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Blog Challenge|60+|A&E|Favorite Genre of Music
What is your favorite genre of music? 🎵 “Flava for the Soul: My Lifelong Groove with Music” By Lady Flava I’ve had a love affair with music for as long as I can remember. Born into a Black community that moved with rhythm and soul, I was raised on a soundtrack of R&B, Funk, Soul,…
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60+|My Birthday Eve Refection
🖤 When One Moment Feels Bigger Than Me By Lady Flava | Birthday Eve Reflection As I stand on the edge of turning 65, I find myself reflecting — not just on the years behind me, but on the moments that have shaped who I am today. I’ve been told I’m kind. That I bring peace…
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Blog Challenge|60+|Leader vs Follower
Are you a leader or a follower? Are You a Leader or a Follower? When I saw this question, I paused. Because truthfully… I’m both. And I’m okay with that. “Leading in My Own Way: A Reflection on Strength, Season, and Self” Born to Lead, Willing to Follow From an early age, I found myself…
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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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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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