by Lani Almanza | Feb 1, 2026 | Wellness
Wellness Matters At the core of all I do with Alaka’i Associates is the lessons I have learned, and now teach, for self care and stress management. This month’s news is focused on those lessons with excerpts from my book Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star. I always... 
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 | 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 | 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...