by Lani Almanza | Jul 1, 2026 | Change, Health, Journey, Meditation, Purpose, Self Care, Transformation, Wellness
Alaka’i News July 2026 Bits and Pieces With each new season I often find myself doing a bit of “housecleaning” both internally and externally – it’s a bit like yin and yang, there’s a little bit of one in the other. And as I was “cleaning” and clearing... 
by Lani Almanza | Oct 1, 2025 | Caregivers, Change, Gratitude, Health, Journey, Managing Stress, Self Care, Transformation, Uncategorized, Wellness
A Season for Wellness WELLNESS MATTERS A Plan for WellnessMost of us are too busy! We are rushing to do “things” all the time – working, caregiving, being with family, housework, going out socially, studying, and generally feeling overwhelmed most of the... 
by Lani Almanza | Sep 1, 2025 | Change, Goals, Gratitude, Health, Journey, Purpose, Self Care, Transformation, Wellness
Transformation Butterflies…Such a perfect analogy for transformation, evolving, and change.Transforming was how I felt 30 years ago as I began to uncover that authentic me. Slowly emerging, revealing my strength to fly to new horizons. I also recognized the need to... 
by Lani Almanza | Apr 1, 2025 | Caregivers, Change, Health, Inspiration, Journey, Managing Stress, Self Care, Wellness
Cultivating Calm MINDSET MATTERSCultivating Calm Out of ChaosFirst, let’s address the chaos. It can come when we least expect it or even when it is anticipated. We find ourselves in the midst of caregiving without warning or without the necessary skills for the task... 
by Lani Almanza | Feb 1, 2025 | Change, Gratitude, Health, Journey, Self Care, Transformation, Wellness
Begin Again YOUR WELLNESS MATTERSBegin Within A new day, a new month, a new chance to begin again. And the best place to begin is within. Within ourselves.Let your breath be your guide to self awareness and approach every discovery with curiosity and... 
by Lani Almanza | Jan 1, 2025 | Change, Goals, Gratitude, Health, Journey, Managing Stress, Self Care, Wellness
Time To Reset Happy New Year! Now, before you launch into any New Year’s resolutions, I want to recommend that you start by taking 14 days to find the calm after all the holiday excitement to reset your mindset.It is sometimes hard to recognize the effects of stress,... 
by Lani Almanza | Nov 1, 2024 | Caregivers, Change, Gratitude, Health, Journey, Self Care, Transformation, Wellness
HONORING OUR ANCESTORS This time of year I become keenly aware of the importance of remembering and honoring our ancestors. With holidays such as Dia de los Muertos and the anniversaries of family members passing, it is important that we continue to say their names.It... 
by Lani Almanza | Oct 1, 2024 | Caregivers, Change, Health, Journey, Purpose, Self Care, Wellness
Finding Passion & Purpose Finding purpose in life is one of those things that most people want, but it can seem challenging to attain. If you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about your own purpose, you might have some preconceived ideas about the... 
by Lani Almanza | Sep 1, 2024 | Caregivers, Change, Health, Journey, Self Care, Wellness
Winds of Change Wind: moving air, especially as a force of nature.Breeze, draft, gust – each with its own experience and application to both the weather and our lives.The wind is a force of nature that has always fascinated human beings, in fact in the... 
by Lani Almanza | May 1, 2023 | Caregivers, Change, Health, Self Care, Wellness
Evolving EvolvingHave you noticed a shift in the energy this year? It has certainly been spinning around me! I have become so much more aware of the seasonal shifts that are guideposts in helping us to live more balanced lives. From winter to spring, and now moving... 
by Lani Almanza | Dec 13, 2022 | Change, Health, Journey, Self Care, Wellness
A Season of Change Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, during this season of the year there are always special changes to be found…..if we can pause long enough. In the midst of the excitement and sometimes chaos, here are a few ways to make the season one of... 