by Lani Almanza | Aug 1, 2026 | Caregivers, Creativity, Goals, heart centered leadership, Journaling, Managing Stress, Self Care, Wellness
Alaka’i News August 2026 Celebration Time! August 1st marks the 3rd anniversary of my first book, Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star being released! The day was marked with a release party on the evening of a full moon that rose in perfect synchronicity with the... 
by Lani Almanza | Jan 1, 2026 | Wellness
Simplify Alaka’i is a Hawaiian word that means “to lead or guide. It embodies the qualities of leadership, guidance, and wisdom, and reflects a value system where others serve their community with compassion and integrity.=====================================MINDSET... 
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 | 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 | 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...