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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Caregivers, Health, Journey, Managing Stress, Purpose, Self Care, Sleep, Transformation, Wellness
Sleep Matters HEALTH, WELLNESS, & MINDSET MATTERS Counting Sheep Most of us have heard the quote that refers to falling asleep equated to counting sheep, but if you are like me and my mind at bedtime that never worked. It often feels like my brain has been... 
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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 3, 2022 | 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 | Aug 16, 2018 | Transformation
The butterfly has long been seen as a symbol for transformation and change and seems mystical and magical. But if you really study the process of that change you will find that it resembles much of how we as humans experience major life changes. Once the caterpillar... 
by Lani Almanza | Jun 5, 2018 | Inspiration, Transformation
Three of the most powerful phrases in our lives are Please, Thank you, and I’m Sorry. When we treat each other with this mutual respect we create harmony and grace in our daily lives. In the art of persuasion, please is a powerful word. A request can sound more... 
by Lani Almanza | May 17, 2018 | Transformation
As we move through spring we see changes occurring in nature all around us, so sometimes that triggers an awareness for the need for internal change. Here are eight simple steps to get you started towards the change you seek. follow your bliss…Think about what... 
by Lani Almanza | Mar 27, 2018 | Transformation
Last July I introduced you to a book by Pamela Grout, E2, where we talked about tapping in to the Universe and the possibilities of making miracles happen. Today I would like to come back to that book and share with you some of the closing thoughts that summarize the... 
by Lani Almanza | Mar 8, 2018 | Joy, Transformation
Perhaps it is a gift of age that you come to realize that you can’t keep saving the good stuff for later, although sometimes life can bring you that awareness in other ways in your younger years. Either way it is a revelation that we all should heed. We tend to... 
by Lani Almanza | Jan 11, 2018 | Transformation
Recently a good friend posted a picture of a caterpillar on a crown flower tree (one of their favorites) to eat as they prepare to become a butterfly, and it seemed so fitting for a posting for the new year. Rather than making resolutions that somehow tell us we have... 