What to do with unwanted change?

Change in gas prices, weather, etc.

Unwanted change is going to happen regardless of how you feel. In fact I can guarantee change and so can you.

But what if it’s something you don’t want and can’t prevent?

Solution

Look to the past!

Generations of people have dealt with both aggressive and progressive change but their action made the difference. The “Action” you take after reading or hearing this will determine your tomorrow. I listed five tips to help you.

Read through the five tips and then listen to the corresponding podcast for details. Then post your comments below. If you want more support make sure you’re receiving the newsletter.

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Accept It

Acceptance doesn’t mean that you like it.

This step allows you to move forward by acknowledging the change in your life.

Maybe it’s loosing someone or something.

Perhaps a missed opportunity.

What’s changed in your life?

Write

You have to create a positive visual representation.

We get “stuck” in our headspace worrying, wondering and wanting the CHANGE to go away.

But that’s not going to happen, refer to Step #1.

Take a few deep breaths, this is only temporary. (That’s what the Elders say.)

Write a list of things you control.

VALUE

What do you value?

In the heat of the moment or when stressed we can loose sight of the most important things in life.

A gentle reminder is always helpful to regain a healthy perspective.

Go over the list you wrote and place a number value next to each item.

BE

Be the change!

You are more powerful than you know and capable to overcome any circumstance.

Just like a healthy river you have to keep moving both physically and mentally. Your blood has to circulate and your brain needs positive reinforcement.

Use the list you created to make a TO DO LIST. Do what you have the power to control.

Create

Create sacred space.

It could be a special chair, a place in your garden or soaking in your bathtub. Make time to enjoy the simple pleasure in life.

Be consistent, plan and maintain this part of your schedule.

If you get too busy don’t skip it, just reschedule it. Nourishing moments make life livable.

What do you enjoy?

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What to do about uncertainty

FYI:

You’ll want to share this post with all of your loved ones.

Listen, we haven’t had much relaxation due to 2020’s list of upheaval’s and unrest.

There’s hope…

You are the hope.

I wanted to share a list of five tips to help you focus, despite the distractions.

Everything I’m sharing is from my personal observation and not meant to diagnose or treat anyone. Please understand that I, like you, have been sensing the changes in the air and want solutions.

Start Here

Read through the five tips and then listen to the corresponding podcast for details. Then post your comments here or on Instagram. If you want more support make sure you’re receiving the newsletter.

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 30

• Pledge

• Devote

• Apply

• Do

Commit to use the list of 100 positive words you created from yesterday’s prompt.

You made it!

I’m so proud of you, this was a big commitment and undertaking. I know what it feels like to start something and then wonder, “WHAT WAS I THINKING?” Good news, everything about this challenge was designed to uplift you.

Now double the blessing

And share this experience with a handful of people then guide a group to do the BMC 30 Days with you. Basically you’re facilitating the challenge.

How it works…

Invite some friends to join you with the end in mind. Create a group text where friends can text, “DONE” and perhaps a weekly meetup to dive deep into group reflections. Sharing the experience is like putting a magnifying glass on LOVE.

The best part is to host a party, sip & socialize or scenic nature walk as a reward. Celebrate what you completed and make a big deal out of it. And if you really want to maximize the benefits of a beautiful mind schedule this challenge annually.

#walkinnbeauty

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Nature = Beautiful Mind

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 29

Create your 100

Which is a list of one hundred words that describe you. YES I wrote 100 and I’m sure once you start you’ll find hundreds more.

Some call it the Pollyanna Effect, where everything is good and rainbows fill the sky. And what’s wrong with that?

Let me help you

Here’s a link to a website that created a positive word vocabulary list to use. The hard part is sticking to 100 words.

The goal of BMC was to help you subconsciously curate an environment where words and art support your beautiful mind.

Remember to comment below. The reason why I asked you to “comment” is because it will improve your experience with the BMC. Each time you follow through helps your subconscious to connect with your true intention. You see, it’s not enough to just read something you have to take action. And if you want to level up and incorporate beautiful habits go back and make sure you comment with each prompt.

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 28

We all need to be encouraged and it feels good to hear reassuring words. Phrases that remind you of your goals, purpose and desires. Affirmations are like supplements for the soul.

However, there are moments when you

Need more than just affirmations. Times in life when a, “Get up you got this” type of speech is necessary.

Go out and buy a beautiful card or stationary and write a message to your future self. Say/write all the words you’ll want to hear. Add a favorite quote, pictures, glitter or a gift card to your favorite cafe. Then seal it and write, “Open IF needed.” Become your own cheerleader!

“Affirmations are like supplements for the soul. You’re body doesn’t manufacture it, you have to bring it in!”

— Ho'omālamalama

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 27

When you surround yourself with

Positive words, people and images you can’t help but succeed. It’s almost as if you’re sabotaging yourself into success.

Making art is powerful

It’s a part of you that is visual for all to see or just you. No one has to see your creation, if you don’t want them to.

Art can be anything. A collage of words, a picture you took and printed. The goal is to allow the creative juices to flow from you.

Allow yourself the freedom of unbiased creativity.

You’re not allowed to judge or hinder the process. Have fun and comment below.

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 26

How do you view your

* Personal Worth

* Relationships

* Finances

You can create an affirmation around each one or combine them.

The purpose

Of an affirmation is to have your words model what you desire. Research show that your mind doesn’t know the difference between reality or fantasy. All it knows is, “What you repeat through thoughts.”

What thoughts run through your mind?

You can program your mind through affirmations. It’s part of your holistic lifestyle and eventually a daily habit.

Comment your affirmations below.

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You Are My Sunshine

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 25

Are you a good receiver?

In other words, do you show gratitude when someone wants to reciprocate your kindness?

When you can learn from anyone

It opens up doors of opportunity. I love learning from one of my kindergarten students, “Miss Ho’o do you want to color like me?”

Learning and teaching empowers both…

The giver and the receiver. This cycle of reciprocity ensures empathy and loyalty. We become connected through our experiences and that is the power of humanity. May we never forget that, we are all human.

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Always Learning

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 24

Sharing something NEW creates community.

Every time you reach out or share a skill with others you’re creating community.

Even if it’s on social media.

Connections you make from sharing knowledge is extremely valuable.

Learning doesn’t have to happen in a classroom. And after covid19 we’ve all figured out that formal learning needs an overhaul. Because overnight every parent became homeschoolers. Teachers had to learn how to use the internet for teaching and grades weren’t as important.

It’s been an interesting 2020.

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I like sharing

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Let’s be Insta-Fam

Beautiful Mind Challenge 23

Sometimes we don’t realize

How talented we truly are because we’re too busy doing stuff.

For example, I’m extremely sensitive to chemicals and can’t use regular shampoos and lotions. So I started making my own at a very young age. My Mom got me a DIY book back in the 80’s and I’ve been mixing up my potions since then.

One day someone asked me,

“What do you use for your skin?” When I told her that I make my own beauty treatments she asked if I would teach her.

Think about something you do naturally, a gift or talent you can teach. Post it in the comment box.

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DIY Organic Beauty

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 22

Learning

Is the gift that keeps on giving. I believe it’s anti-aging too!

I use to be a fitness coach at an elders center and noticed something. Members who liked to read, and try new things had a better outlook on life. However their counterparts was the exact opposite. They disliked learning new things and always complained about the condition of their bodies.

Perspective is everything.

I’m sure both groups of elders go through a lot of joint pain and issues but their focus is completely different.

Those who liked to learn often seemed happier. They also seemed to age well.

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Scheduled Art Time

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Insta-World

Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 21

Learning activates your brain in ways that benefit your entire being.

What’s even more significant is the “Why” behind the idea.

Have you ever noticed how circumstances become the catalyst of our learning experiences.

My grandmother passed away from cancer and I wanted to learn how to prevent it. The pain of loosing her became my "Why.”

So what would you like to learn and “Why?”

Actually name everything you’d like to learn.

Put it on post-its and cover a mirror. Each time you learn something, take it off.

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DIY Project

My sister is super talented and comes up with amazing craft ideas, I’m always learning something new from her. So follow the prompt and name one thing you’d like to learn and post it in the comment box.

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 20

Action is important

It’s not enough to dream or want something, you have to move towards the thing you desire.

Planning a mini-adventure is good for the soul and psyche. The sheer excitement leading to the journey boost your dopamine levels. In fact research shows that…

Experiences and travel can lower the risk of depression.

To maintain that healthy and happy feeling pick a date and make it happen.

Maybe choose a few smaller day-trips that lead to the bigger one.

Learn more about the science and research here and here.

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Day Trip

I enjoy being a tour guide to Ohana when they visit the PNW. We have so many interesting places to visit.

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 19

Who would you travel with?

Going on a trip with others takes a little more planning than usual. Every meal becomes a negotiation and sleeping habits can test a relationship. But sharing the experience with another person makes it memorable.

I enjoyed traveling BC (before children) however motherhood put a lot of pressure on a simple trip. I felt like I had to pack the entire kitchen. Now that they’re older I completely enjoy it! My trips would include my Kamali’i, children because I love sharing experiences with them.

Comment who your travel companions would be and why.

Paddling With My Kamali’i

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 18

Have you noticed

How we talk ourselves out of a good idea because we’re too busy thinking about everyone else?

Why not focus on the positive nature of going on an adventure. Don’t think about money, bills or needing a pet-sitter. Skip all the debilitating details and dream a little.

List the benefits

You would experience while on your adventure. Feelings, experiences and what would you eat or wear?

Level up

Add a little style to this idea and make a vision board. Design it with all the elements, colors and words to represent your amazing adventure.

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pnwPolynesian

I’m an artist who teaches and appreciates other artist. Here’s a snippet of an event I took my children to where they met renown Polynesian artist who were visiting the Pacific Northwest. Art is Life

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 17

Have you ever

Watched Peter Pan and thought to yourself, “One day I’m going to go on an adventure!” Then you grew up, got stuck with bills and haven’t looked at a travel magazine in ages.

I’m not talking Ohana vacations. My question is all about you, “When was the last time you went on an adventure that YOU desired?”

Personal adventures, in my opinion, are essential to having meaningful experience as a human being. It’s simply planning to go somewhere you’ve never been and create a story along the way.

That story connects you to places and eventually becomes part of the tapestry called community.

“Personal adventures are essential to having meaningful experiences as a human being.”

— Ho'omalamalama

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What’s next?

I don’t have an answer. When I started this blog on March 6, 2017 I thought I had it all figured out. Fast forward to 2020 and I’m only touching the surface. Here’s why, I create all the time and honing in on my muse can be challenging but I figured out a few things on the way. Such as…

• I’m not the only one dealing with work/life balance.

• There’s a pattern in every situation.

• The most successful people identify (the pattern) and keep it simple.

• They also innovate and modify, making that pattern unique to their vision.

• It becomes art as they orchestrate a symphony to play in harmony.

Your goals, relationships, side-hustle(s), job, business, parenting, health, etc. are all instruments in the music you make, aka LIFE. If you need some help, and it’s still 6/17/2020, I’m hosting a free Zoom vision board party called, “SIP & SOCIALIZE.” If you’re a Mermaid please check your inbox. If not join here and confirm your email.

Also this Saturday, 6/20/2020, is my WIB Mastermind group. It’s for artist, therapist, psychologist, receptionist, technologist, nutritionist, you get the jest. Anyone who gives to others and needs a safe haven to hone in on her skills, talents and gifts.

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INSTA-OHANA

Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 16

A quick-fix to

Practically any situation is to move. You can walk, dance, workout, run or stretch. Movement is one of the quickest ways to gain new perspective and shift energy. Which is why I became a fitness coach in the first place, to shift energy.

Happily I get to

Move along with others and it’s one of my favorite things to do, with eating and teaching in my top three.

If you feel overwhelmed, heavy or unmotivated just move. You never wait to walk, you simply walk while you wait for good things to show up. I call it, “Meeting Opportunity on the daily.” Yes, I try to walk, dance or move with intention daily.

“You walk while you wait for good things to show up. It’s like meeting Opportunity on the daily.”

— Ho'omalamalama

Do you have a daily wellness plan?

I hope so and if you don’t checkout the YouTube video I made below. I’d love to support you on this journey.

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Walk Inn Beauty

Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 15

If you could

Sit down and have a deep conversation with someone who would it be?

Why did you choose this person?

Wisdom

Is an amazing presence and I adore hanging out with people who ooze wisdom unapologetically. Unfortunately some of my favorite conversationalist have passed but I have a process that might help you, as it did me.

My Mama taught me that Wisdom is ageless and unlimited. If I asked the right questions the answer would eventually find its way to me. Decades after her passing I’m still asking and hearing answers along the way.

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Create Your Own Magic

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Insta-Friends

Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 14

Looking at

Our relationships and what they reflect was part of Day 13 and today’s prompt is going to flip the switch a little.

Have you ever wondered why they’re your friend?

Did you meet as children?

Did you share something in common?

Today’s exercise is going to be a little uncomfortable but beneficial.

Ask your closest friends

“What do you value about me?” Now if it’s a healthy relationship they should be able to tell you one thing after another. However if there’s an uncomfortable silence, well that should tell you something.

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Life + Style

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Beautiful Mind Challenge Day 13

There’s a saying…

”Show me your closest friends and I’ll show you the future.” It’s pointing out that we become our surroundings and vice versa.

Have you ever felt that you’re the sane one in the group or the cheerleader? How does that feel? Tiring? Yet you put up with it because as a good friend you’re also loyal.

Maybe you’ve got the best squad around and everyone brings something of value to the table. Perhaps you prefer being alone, either way you attract what you project. The biggest question is, “Are you content with it?”

Identify

What you value and it will become a guide. So think about characteristics, ethics and personalities. Reflect on the qualities that transcend gender, race or education.

I value strong ethics and often choose my closest friends based off of these traits, Do they value time and keep their word?

As a mother of seven (7), driven entrepreneur, educator in a public school, director of a culture exchange group (on break during covid19), dog mom, creator, artist, blogger, podcaster, fitness instructor and I still make my husband’s lunches. I know what it means to be busy.

However I know what an excuse looks and sounds like. It’s hilarious to hear the reaction from groups and masterminds I participate with when they find out that I birth a waka ama (canoe racing) team. I love it. Which is why I choose not to partner with anyone who breaks their word or pelts me with excuses that sound viable but isn’t.

I value people who value time. What to you value in a friend?

Write your answer in the comment box below.

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