Tag: Thinking Outloud
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Life|Kindness|The Value of Check Inās
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection ā Lady Flava Today reminded me how much the energy we bring shapes the communication we have. I had a check-in with Rich that felt perfectānot because everything was smooth, but because of how the conversation unfolded. I shared the challenges of working three clinics, but I also showed…
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Life|65|My Age + Covid = Lessons Learned
Lessons From Living and Working Through COVID I will say this: I appreciate being my age. I appreciate the diverse work experiences that have shaped me. Theyāve given me a way of processing whatās in front of me, of predicting the next steps, of knowing what tools are needed to stay on track. Theyāve also…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy š» As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy ā you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…
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Life|Kindness|Kindness Costs You Nothing
Kindness Costs You Nothing Kindness is free, yet its value is beyond measure. It doesnāt take much to smile, to reassure, to share a joke, or to offer comfortābut those small acts ripple in powerful ways. Today, I was reminded again and again that kindness is all around us, if we choose to notice it.…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi š As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but thereās something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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Life|A Shift Toward Peace
š» A Shift Toward Peace Sometimes life redirects us in ways we donāt expect. A difficult situation unfolded, but in the end, truth came to light, and I was asked to move in a new direction. What surprised me most is how much this shift has blessed meāit feels lighter, healthier, and more in tune…
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Life|65|Coaching vs. Mentoring
Coaching vs. Mentoring: My Reflections I came across a post I shared seven years ago about the difference between coaching and mentoring. Reading it again today, I realize just how relevant this distinction still is ā not just in professional spaces, but also in my personal journey and in how I support others. Coaching ⨅
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60+ | Strangers
Would we allow a stranger to come into our home, as we allow them to come into our minds? As I was listening to a motivational video the other dayā¦the above was stated and I saved it as a draft to write about. How many times do we set boundaries in how we allow into…

