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 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Gratitude, Health, Joy, Managing Stress, Meditation, Self Care, Sleep, Wellness
Another Year…. Another year has come and gone, seemingly overnight. As I look back on this year, there have been so many changes with our family that I can only imagine the same has happened for you. And this made me stop and contemplate our relationship 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 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 7, 2021 | Journey, Meditation
Summer Reading I wouldn’t call myself an avid reader but when I find a really good one I devour it! Sometimes more than once! With the changes that summer brings to most of our schedules it allows time for that type of indulgence. So, I thought I would share with you... 
by Lani Almanza | Nov 9, 2020 | Creativity, Meditation
Creativity Meditation for 2020 I thought we could all use some time to reset our creativity buttons and look forward to better times. You may want to record this so that you can play it back and be fully engaged in the meditation exercise.Begin by sitting in a... 
by Lani Almanza | May 4, 2019 | Meditation
Steps, not Speed On my way to a more fulfilled life, there are times when the Universe has had to remind me to slow down and pay attention. Have you ever felt like that? Well, mid-March my body said ENOUGH! I was out for two weeks from severe back spasms, had a little... 
by Lani Almanza | May 24, 2018 | Managing Stress, Meditation
Whether we like it, admit it, or don’t, stress is part of our everyday life. So before you get overwhelmed, try this 5-minute stress reduction exercise. Sit in a comfortable chair or life down on the floor. Close your eyes. Scrunch up your cheeks and eyes, as... 
by Lani Almanza | Apr 24, 2018 | Meditation
Every now and then my weekend mornings allow me the luxury of time to pause. While we all run around in our busy lives there is much to be said for a bit of idle time. The author, Dr. Samuel Johnson once wrote, “Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.”... 
by Lani Almanza | Apr 10, 2018 | Meditation
So often we find ourselves so busy we almost forget to breathe. So today’s post is a short meditation to focus on that life source – our breath. Sit comfortably with your back erect or lie down on your back with your hands either across your chest or at... 
by Lani Almanza | Mar 22, 2018 | Meditation
In the last few days, the Universe has brought this to my attention in several ways – that we need, yes, NEED, to have at least one day a week that is our sacred space. One author called it “untouchable days”. Depending on your personal beliefs these... 
by Lani Almanza | Feb 20, 2018 | Meditation
Sometimes our meditations can be in the midst of ordinary days, doing ordinary things. I realized this as I was in the middle of my house cleaning that usually occurs on Sunday morning. After a long work week I like to take Saturday as a day for other tasks and... 
by Lani Almanza | Dec 8, 2017 | Meditation
You may have noticed my absence over the last few weeks but I found myself needing to take time to refill my cup. To do some self-care so that I could find replenishment and renewal. So here are some tips that I used to refill my cup over the last few weeks: Get... 