When I first met my husband, I was pleasantly surprised at how well we worked together. He always took initiative, made me laugh, and expressed genuine interest in my passions. He always communicated with me, sharing ideas, opinions, and thoughts. Meanwhile, I did the same for him. I knew that if we wanted a strong […]
6 Reasons To Have a Mentor
In Hawaii, ‘imi ola means to seek life in its highest form. Throughout my journey of seeking the highest, I chose mentors along the way. As a college student studying in Provo, Utah, I realized that I was incredibly lonely. I didn’t have very many friends, I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t have […]
‘Imi ola: How to seek the highest
‘Imi ola means to seek life in its highest form. As we take this journey of learning to balance our lives, we discover that ‘imi ola can help. Seeking life in its highest form means we take action, and that action is learning. If we aren’t learning, how can we improve? How can we discover […]
How do I improve my mental health?
This is such a huge question to ask, especially for anyone who has a mental illness. Some people see counselors, some people take medication, and some people don’t do anything about it. My experiences with mental illness have guided me to one important and crucial word that I know will improve any person’s mental health: […]
5 Hawaiian Ways To Wellness in 2019
The new year brings feelings of excitement, freshness, and newness. With the start of a new year, we desire to be someone new–or at least change bad habits and become someone better than we were last year. In my mind, the start of the new year is a great time to study up on healthy […]
How a Hawaii childhood taught me to put ...
While writing my book, I was reminded of something my parents taught me at a very young age. It might seem silly to some people, but to Hawaii locals, especially those who are members of the church, it will make complete sense: no swimming on Sunday. My parents were strict about enforcing this rule. When […]
Mahalo Ke Akua: Hawaiian Words That Will...
Have you ever stopped and wondered, How did I get to where I am today? If you’re like me, sometimes I look back at my life and marvel at the fact I even survived. How did I get out of some of my circumstances alive and (somewhat) stable? Then it makes me think of all […]
Ho’oponopono: A surprising Hawaiian trad
Life is full of challenges, and not surprisingly, many of those challenges come in the form of relationships. Even if you’re the kindest person, you might accidentally say or do something that offends someone else. Bridges can be burned, tensions arise, and tempers flare. But whatever caused some disconnect between you and another person, the […]
Pidgin English – Hawaii’s Second Languag
If you’re going to visit Hawaii, then you HAVE to know about pidgin English. And if you have any islander friends, some of these stories might sound familiar. People in Utah say that I have an accent, but I’ve decided that wherever you live, you will pick up an accent. For example, people in Utah […]
What is an Empath?
I’ve never called myself an empath until recently, when I had a conversation with a good friend. We were talking about church and how sometimes it’s just difficult to focus because there’s so much going on in your own head. There are conversations in your head that evaluate the situation, read the words coming out […]