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Blog Challenge|65|Freedom…
What does freedom mean to you? What Does Freedom Mean to You? When I sit with the question, “What does freedom mean to you?” my first thought is that freedom is more than the absence of rules or limitations — it’s the presence of peace. Freedom, for me, is the ability to live authentically. To…
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Blog Challenge |If I Had A Choice To Be Someone Else For The Day, I Choose Bozoma Saint John
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I Could Be Someone Else for a Day When I first read this prompt — “If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?” — I paused. It’s not an easy question. Over…
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Blog Challenge|Susan’s Positive Emotion
What positive emotion do you feel most often? What Positive Emotion Do I Feel Most Often? If you ask me—Jessica, who knows Susan best—the positive emotion that flows through her more than anything else is kindness. Kindness is her natural state. She carries it into every corner of her life, often without even realizing how…
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H&W|How to Reset After Sleeping the Day Away
How to Reset After Sleeping the Day Away Okay, so this may have happened to me today… I woke up and it was 2:31 PM. 😳 Yes, you read that right. My body clearly decided it needed a full reset, and I slept right through most of the day. And you know what? I’m okay…
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Football 🏈|The Joy of the Game
The Joy of the Game: Cheering Each Other On Tonight I watched the Seahawks take down the Chiefs in the rain, 33–16. And yes, the win was exciting—but what touched my heart most wasn’t just the scoreboard. It was the young players on the sidelines—their smiles, their energy, their voices rising up to cheer each…
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Blog Challenge|🌻 How I Plan My Goals
How do you plan your goals? 🌻 How I Plan My Goals I don’t sit down with spreadsheets and rigid timelines — that’s not my flow. Instead, I plan my goals by anchoring myself in three things: Vision: I picture where I want to be — not just the “what” but the “how it feels.”…
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Life|Starbucks is My Love Language
☕ Starbucks as My Thank You Gratitude doesn’t always need grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a cup of coffee. One of my favorite ways to show appreciation at work is by treating someone to Starbucks. It’s not about the coffee itself — it’s about saying, “I see you. I value the way you’ve…
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Life|My Life at Work
🌻 Genuine Words, Genuine Connections There’s something powerful about speaking from the heart — not just going through motions, but truly affirming others with honesty and kindness. I was reminded of this in two beautiful moments with patients and their families. 🌟 The New Patient A new patient came in to see Dr. Oskouian for…
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Life|🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict
🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict Sometimes we hold onto hurt because it feels safer than trusting again. But every so often, a small moment shifts the energy — a conversation, an apology, or even just the acknowledgment of value — and suddenly grace feels possible. Today reminded me of that. I realized that knowing someone…
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Life|🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle
🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle The weather shifted today—softly at first, with the gentle patter of drops against my window. I left it open, just enough to let the cool air and rain sounds drift in. It’s a rhythm I could listen to for hours. Seattle is famous for its rain, and living here…
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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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