I was honored to served as an invited presenter at the 2018 Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDOC) this Summer. Over 300 indigenous doctors from around the Pacific (and throughout the world) gathered in Hilo, Hawaii July 11-17 to share innovations and collaborations in indigenous medical and public health arenas, and highlight indigenous wisdom practices around wellness. My na'au … [Read more...] about 2018 Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress
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Becoming Calm and Deep as the Sea
Whenever possible, I escape to the sea for healing. The salt permeates spirit, mind and body and releases what is extraneous to my well-being. If I can’t get there, I call the sea to me by visualizing a favorite haunt and chant, "La'i lua ke kai ... La'i lua ke kai " which means, "the sea is calm." Within minutes a sense of peace softly arrives. In this short video, I share the practice … [Read more...] about Becoming Calm and Deep as the Sea
World Oceans Day – Mālama ʻĀina (taking care of nature) Grows Resilience
To honor June 8th World Oceans Day, 18 plus federal, state, county, not-for-profits and social businesses gathered at lovely Hāpuna Beach (Hawaiʻi Island) to mālama ʻāina. Mālama ʻāina means to take care of nature mālama = to take care ʻāina = nature, land/earth In Hawaiʻi and other earth-based cultures, ʻāina or nature is considered our Mother. This short 2 minute video was shot at … [Read more...] about World Oceans Day – Mālama ʻĀina (taking care of nature) Grows Resilience
Holoholo – A Journey Led by Spirit and Intuition
When was the last time that you followed your spirit and intuition into adventure? Ignored time and logic, and simply followed an inner knowing… a call to the unknown? In Hawaiʻi, we call this practice holoholo. Holoholo literally means to go for a walk, ride or sail simply for pleasure. The kaona or hidden meaning of holoholo means to follow your spirit and intuition – to free your … [Read more...] about Holoholo – A Journey Led by Spirit and Intuition
Sharing a Hawaiian Ancestral Practice for a Winning Mindset
Watching the leaves of the Hala or Pandanus tree dance in the gentle trades of Kawaihae, I was inspired to shoot this quick video sharing a Hawaiian ancestral mindset for success. Our kūpuna (elders) demonstrated this winning mindset many ways, including through weaving lauhala - leaves of the Hala for everyday utilitarian uses i.e. sails for outriggers, floor mats, sleeping mats, fans, clothing … [Read more...] about Sharing a Hawaiian Ancestral Practice for a Winning Mindset
Our Interdependence with All
Deirdre Fay, #1 Best-Selling Author and respected psychotherapist - creator of The Becoming Safely Embodied Skills practice interviewed me as guest instructor for her new course Healing Trauma as a Modern Day Bodhisattva. What an honor! There are many parallels between traditional Hawaiian, Buddhist and Yogic healing traditions. During our interview, Deirdre asked that I share my … [Read more...] about Our Interdependence with All
Waikiki Aquarium World Oceans Month
Representing Liquid Robotics - A Boeing Company, Community Engagement Program, Iʻm honored to serve as a guest speaker for the WETLABS Workshop for STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math teachers at the Waikiki Aquarium. I will be sharing natural resource management practices in Hawai’i, and the intersection between the traditional ecological practices of our ancestors (TEK) and green … [Read more...] about Waikiki Aquarium World Oceans Month
Celebrating Hōkūleʻa’s Homecoming
Mālama Honua Fair and Youth Summit, Hawaiʻi Convention Center Sunday, June 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. In honor of Hōkūleʻaʻs homecoming, Polynesian Voyaging Society will be hosting the Mālama Honua Fair and Youth Summit. The Youth Summit is co-sponsored by the World Youth Congress. Mālama Honua means to take care of our earth. The Summit brings together local and global youth to share and celebrate … [Read more...] about Celebrating Hōkūleʻa’s Homecoming