3 Lessons I Didn’t Want To Learn

Sometimes a lesson is hard – like learning to breathe underwater!

I feel blessed. I’ve had a relatively comfortable life so far. Not too rich, not too poor, always just enough of what I really needed. No hardships or obstacles that I haven’t been able to overcome . . . eventually. And sometimes, in spite of myself. You see, life lessons do not always come easy [...]

Practicing Ahani Zen

Practice Ahani Zen(3)

On the mythical island of Alumanaya, the people have names for different types of winds. A calm, gentle breeze is sometimes called an “Ahani.” Part of the island principle of Wind deals with how we often try to control life. But as the islanders point out, trying to control everything that goes on around us [...]

How To Find Balance In 60 Seconds or Less

Regular take time to find your balance

Balance brings harmony to our life. And harmony feels good! So we seek a consistent order and arrangement of things in order to reach a sort of equilibrium – a sense of well-being and tranquility. When we’re in balance, we feel calm and serene. Everything just feels . . . well . . . right. [...]

How To Live With An Island Perspective

The new book!

This post is a little different than most. Steve and I are very excited because we have a HUGE announcement to make! Drum roll please . . . Steve’s new book An Island Perspective – Finding the Path to Tropical Tranquility is here! Yep, that means you can buy it now! Never underestimate the power of [...]

10 Ways To Build Healthy, Tranquil Relationships

Keep your relationships tranquil

How well do you play with others? None of our relationships are easy or perfect all the time. I’m usually a pretty congenial, let’s-all-get-along sort of person. Yet, in all of my many roles – daughter, wife, mother, friend, employee, boss – I’ve struggled at times with some of my interactions and relationships with others. [...]