Our Worry Waves

WavesOnOcean

Okay, here we go again. You’d think after spending so much time on the island that some of the things that Makena and the others say would sink in. But yesterday I found myself drifting in turbulent waves of worry. Do you ever do the same thing? I think the problem is we sometimes look [...]

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 [...]

Sometimes Where You Want To Go . . .

Sometimes where you want to go

We all have goals. We all have dreams. Often in the pursuit of these things we run into obstacles, challenges, hurdles. Sometimes it seems like there’s an ocean between where we are now and where we want to be. And the waves keep pushing us back. It’s hard. We get tired. But if we keep [...]

Live In Color

Live In Color

Sometimes all it takes is a simple decision . . . Join the island tribe at facebook.com/IslandPerspective. Coming soon! The complete guide . . . An Island Perspective – Finding the Path to Tropical Tranquility

Trying To Control Life

Trying to control life(300)

In looking at how the islanders compare wind to life, one of the things that always stands out to me is the idea of control – how most of us spend so much time and effort trying to control what happens in our lives. I know I use a ton of energy on this – [...]