by Lani Almanza | Apr 1, 2026 | Creativity, Inspiration, Journey, Purpose, Self Care, Uncategorized, Wellness
Finding Your Creative Spirit Life has been so busy lately. I am finding it a challenge to keep plugged into my creative spirit and inspiration, so I am looking for ways to fill the well again. Have you ever felt like that? This is when I... 
by Lani Almanza | Dec 1, 2025 | Caregivers, Gratitude, Health, Inspiration, Managing Stress, Meditation, Self Care, Wellness
Tis The Season Tis the SeasonThis month I am going to share a collection of holiday posts from my eight years of writing my Alaka’i blog/News. Wishing you all a very bright Holiday season.Twenty years ago, on December 14, 2005, Jacob Michael Almanza claimed his star,... 
by Lani Almanza | Nov 1, 2025 | Gratitude, Health, Inspiration, Journey, Meditation, Self Care, Wellness
A Season of Gratitude MINDSET MATTERSA season of Gratitude. It should really be a season that is celebrated daily, but somehow this time of year draws us to be more introspective and grateful, and writing those things down makes them that much more significant. Here... 
by Lani Almanza | Jun 1, 2025 | Gratitude, Health, Inspiration, Self Care, Wellness
Summer’s in the Air WELLNESS MATTERS The Heart of Self CareNavigating life is tricky and sometimes feels overwhelming and we yearn for quieter time and space. One way to find respite is to have access to emotional and sensory “first aid” that can help restore... 
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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Goals, Health, Inspiration, Journey, Self Care, Wellness
Water is Life Water is LIfePerhaps it is because I was raised on an island in the middle of the largest body of water on the planet that water carries so much meaning in my life. And with the hot summer months, water becomes even more of a precious commodity, so let’s... 
by Lani Almanza | Apr 1, 2024 | Health, Inspiration, Journey, Managing Stress, Self Care, Wellness
Finding Focus FINDING FOCUSIn our modern world, stress and fatigue have become so commonplace that, for many, both have become almost habitual. The pattern is all too familiar. We load our life plates up with jobs, life goals, family obligations, and top it off with... 
by Lani Almanza | Mar 1, 2024 | Health, Inspiration, Journey, Meditation, Wellness
All About Hugs “Bear with me” on this….Gimme a hug! A phrase and gesture that encompasses a wide variety of denotations and connotations. By definition, hug seems to connote good feelings. Its etymology comes from a Swedish word, hugga, meaning to console. Words... 
by Lani Almanza | Jul 13, 2023 | Caregivers, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Self Care, Transformation, Wellness
It’s Almost Here! Aloha Friends!I hope you’re having a wonderful day! I’m incredibly grateful and humbled for the upcoming release of “Under A Full Moon and A Guiding Star”, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the early... 
by Lani Almanza | Jul 1, 2023 | Caregivers, Gratitude, Health, Inspiration, Journey, Meditation, Purpose, Transformation, Wellness
Transforming Lives Transforming Lives“I’ve always loved butterflies, because they remind us that it’s never too late to transform our lives.” ~ Drew BarrymoreThis is great news! No matter where you are on your life journey, it’s never too late! And yet for many, the... 
by Lani Almanza | Jun 4, 2023 | Health, Inspiration, Journey, Self Care, Wellness
Summer’s in the Air Summer’s in the AirOur sense of smell is one of the most powerful of our senses. It is closely linked to our memory and our emotions. It can be both inviting as well as over-powering and impact the way we perceive the world around us. (see... 
by Lani Almanza | Nov 24, 2021 | Gratitude, Inspiration
Everyday Thanks Everyday ThanksWhether it’s the coming holidays, or the changes in seasons, this time of year brings us a heightened awareness to be grateful and give thanks, so I hope the following might inspire your sense of gratitude and that you will pass it... by Lani Almanza | Feb 5, 2021 | Inspiration, Purpose
Heart and Soul For some that phrase, heart and soul, might conjure up a famous song melody. For others, it may connect more with a sense of commitment, energy, and enthusiasm. And for some it might have a more spiritual meaning. So, let’s take a look at each of those... 
by Lani Almanza | Oct 9, 2020 | Inspiration
Finding the Words As a writer, sometimes I struggle to find the right words or topics to share with you. I ask myself, “What would be most relevant or helpful?” This month’s blog finds me in that space and as I was searching for the inspiration I realized that... 
by Lani Almanza | May 27, 2020 | Inspiration
For Every Season As I move into a new season of my life I am taking the time to reflect on all the seasons past, the lessons I have learned, and blessings I have gained. In all that is occurring in our world right now I am finding myself looking for new direction and... 