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A J O U R N A LF O R T H EM I N D , B O D YA N D S P I R I T

Wayne Dyer I Can See

C lear ly Now

Doreen Virtue Tox i c

Re lat ionsh ips

Toby Christensen

Intrinsic Goodness

Kahu Fred Sterling

Courage to Heal

A J O U R N A LF O R T H EM I N D , B O D YA N D S P I R I T

Wayne Dyer I Can See

C lear ly Now

Doreen Virtue Tox i c

Re lat ionsh ips

Toby Christensen

Intrinsic Goodness

Kahu Fred Sterling

Courage to Heal

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Contents S ummer 2014 Vo l ume 12 , I s s u e 2

Toxic Relationships: How to Recognize .............................7 and Handle Them Doreen Virtue

I Can See Clearly Now ...............................................................8 Dr. Wayne Dyer

Don’t Ever Give Up On Your Dreams! ..................................9 Philip Eliana

Living Your Stuff - The Gift of the Dream ........................ 10 Diane Guidici

Poem: What if .......................................................................... 11 Gabrielle Olivier

Tai Chi for Arthritis .................................................................. 12 Rachelle Bachran

Intrinsic Goodness .................................................................. 14 Toby Christensen

The Courage to Heal with Spirit ......................................... 16 Kahu Fred Sterling

Hobby Garden Hawaii - An Adventure in Paradise ..... 17 Loren Lewisohn and P.M. Boekhoff

Oahu TimeBank - Welcome to the Abundance ............ 18 Based Economy Sarah Leone

Editor’s Review ......................................................................... 20

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The Kauai MarathonBringing Participants From Around the World to Experience the Aloha of Kauai

The6thAnnualKauaiMarathon is scheduled forSunday,August31st.Currently there are runners that will be traveling from around the worldincluding Japan, Canada, England, as well a several from Hawaii and theMainland. Their storiesand journeysonhowtheypicked thehalfor fullmarathononKauaiarealwaysinspirationalandremindusofthepowerofthehumanspirit.Fromblindrunners,toathleteswhohaverehabilitatedafteranaccidentorinjury,theirstrengthandcouragetoprevailisawe-inspiring. Yearafteryear,wehearstoriesabouttheseamazingathletes,andyettherearesomanyotherparticipantsthatcomesimplyfortheallureofthepeopleand landscapeofKauai.Thegeneroussupportof the islandandpeopleofKauaitrulymakethisracespecial.RaceFounderJeffSacchiniknowsthisfirsthandasaresidentontheSouthsideoftheisland.Hisvisionhasalwaysbeentoputonaworld-classeventthatwouldstimulatetheeconomywhilegivingbacktotheisland.HesetTheKauaiMarathonupasa501(3)Csothatproceedswouldgobacktothecommunityintheformofdonationstoothernon-profitorganizations. Over10non-profitgroupsincluding160volunteerswillassistthisyearwithracedayduties.Volunteersprovidedirectionalsfortherunnersthroughoutthecourse, facilitateparking inthearea,provideexceptionalmedicalcareduringandaftertherace,aswellasaidthetimersbypostingresultsfortherunners. Someof the groups scheduled to assistwith race day activitiesin2014includeNiumaluCanoeClub,KalaheoElementarySchool’sPTSA,SwimKauaiAquatics,andtheKoloaEarlySchool.

General Information on the Race ThehalfandfullcoursesbegininPoipuandrunthefirst11milestogether.Thecoursestravelupthroughthe100yearoldTreeTunnel,whichoffersspectacularviewsofKauai’sbreathtakingmountains. After runnersmaketheirwaydownHighway50andOmaoRoad,thehalfmarathoncourseentersKukuiulaResortwherespectacularoceanviewshighlightthelastfewmiles.The full marathon heads out to the neighborhoods of Lawai and KalaheobeforeheadingdownagradualdecentbackintoPoipuandthefinishattheSheratonKauaiResort.

To register for this world-class event, please visit www.thekauaimarathon.com.

CoMInG In oCToBERThe First Annual Kaua’i Pastele Cook-Off

“Put your pastele where my mouth is!” october 18, 2014 ~ Doors open at 5:00pm

Kauai Veteran’s Center in Lihue

Sponsored by the Kapaa Banana Company

For more information go to www.hawaiisinspiration.com

Atthiswriting,itisearly June and theweather has turnedhot and humid withtradewinds blowingwarm air across theland.It’ssummertimeinHawaii and Gershwin’ssultry tune seems toweave like a tropicalscent through thespacesbetweenpeople,building and cars,heading to the beachwhere it is set free intheoceanbreeze. This summer,when youfind yourselfwishing you were onthebeachrelaxingaloneor with your family,

laughingwithfriendsandenjoyingyourself,makeitapointtodoit.Justdoit.Callsomeonetosetthedateandmakeithappen.Ifyou’dratherbehikingorbiking,gardening,anythingoutdoors-justdoit!Ifyoudon’tdothisforyourself,whowill?Don’tbeatypicalpersonwhoonlywishesforthisandthat,bethepersonwhoexploresandexperienceslife.LIFE.Life is Nature. We all know people who say theywant abundance. Maybe they would experience a

richerlifeiftheyspentmoretimewithNature.It’sabundant,free,available,easilyaccessible,andkeepsgivingunconditionallytoall. Thissummertaketimetoappreciateallthatyouare and embrace the beauty of these islands. Justmaybeyou’ll fall in lovewithyou,andsoonmagicwillsurroundyou.

I saw you in my dreamsWe were walking hand in handOn a white sandy beach of Hawaii

We were playing in the sunWe were having so much fun On a white sandy beach of Hawaii

The sound of the oceanSoothes my restless soulThe sound of the oceanRocks me all night long

Those hot long summer daysLying there in the sun On a white sandy beach of Hawaii

Last night in my dreamsI saw your face againWe were there in the sun on a white, sandy beach of Hawaii ~ Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Haveagreatsummer!Enjoy!Char


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EarthAngelsare“nice”people,withbig,openhearts,sotheycan’tsee when they’re involved in toxic relationships. They excuse andminimizeotherpeople’sbehavior:“Hedidn’tmeantoactthatway.Hewashavingabadday.” Even more toxic is when Earth Angels blame themselves forsomeone’s harsh behavior: “If I were nicer [or thinner, smarter,richer,etc.],thenhe’dtreatmebetter.”Thisisnonsense!Don’ttakeresponsibilityforsomeone’scrueltreatment. EarthAngelstolerateharshandevenabusiverelationshipsbecausethey’reafraidofbeingalone,being in thewrong,orbeing judged.Theyforcethemselvestoriseabovemistreatmentbydisconnectingfromtheirfeelings. Dissociation from your feelings does no one any good. It makesyou out of touch with your physical body, which can lead you toovereatwithout realizingyou’re full. It canalso leadyou to ignore

symptoms that need immediatehealingtreatment. Dissociation also keeps you fromsensing youremotions.Whenyou’renumb, you can’t hear your angels’messages. Your sensitivity shutsdown.Sinceheaven’smessagescomeonthefrequencyofyourattunementto energy, you need to be in touchwithyourfeelings. EarthAngelsdon’tknowanybetterthan to stay in a harsh relationship,because they haven’t had a lot ofexperiencewithhumanrelationships.Afterall,they’vespentmostlifetimesinthehigher-vibrationalrealms!Thishasledthemtobesociallyawkward,andtheymayfeelterriblylonely.Sotheyallowanyrelationshiptopersistbecausetheydon’twanttobealone. AsanEarthAngel,you’reateacherforpeace.Ifyoutaketheharshtreatment others dishout, howwill they learn?Also, if someone’streatingyouharshly,heorsheisdefinitelydoingthesametoothers.Byyourteachinghimorherabetterwaytobehave,youcanpreventotherpeoplefrombeingmistreated.Doreen Virtue, author of Assertiveness for Earth Angels (Hay House 2013). To learn more about Doreen Virtue, we invite you to join us at the Hay House

Angel Intuitive event in Maui, HI, September 26th-28th, 2014. For more information please visit www.hayhouse.com or call 800-654-5126.

Toxic Relationships:How to Recognize and Handle Them

AByDr.WayneDyer

Asmuchas Iwantedmy father to show upand love me whenI was a young boy, Inow value his absenceas one of the greatestgifts I’ve been granted.His waywardness andabandonmentofmewastrulypartofmycomingheretoteachself-reliance,whichistheonegreatthemeofmylife.IhavebeendoingpreciselythissinceIwasachild,andithasdominatedmyentirelife’swork. It’s so clear that there arenomistakes in this universe. Thestars are all in alignment. The sun is the exact distance fromEarth, to the millimeter, to create and sustain life. There is aprecisiontothisuniverse,whether lookingthroughatelescopeoramicroscope,thatdefiesintellectualcomprehension.Itisallperfectdowntothetiniestsubatomicparticleandoutwardtothemostdistantcelestialbody. Includedwithin thisprecision isallthatcomesourwayaswell,eventhoughanunderstandingofthewhyisfrequentlynotapparent. IneededtobeinapositionofrelyinguponmyselfifIwastofulfillmyownpurposeandliveoutmydharmatobeaspiritualteacherofself-reliance.Myyearsspentinfosterhomesprovidedmewiththeopportunitytolearnthisfirsthand.Ihadtorelyuponmyself—therewasnoonetheretodoitforme. My relationship to my father was to be the single mostsignificantrelationshipofmylife.Mywantinghimtoshowupformeonmytimetable,whenIthoughtIneededhimsodesperately,wasmyownegoatwork.Everythingshowsup inDivinetime.Wegetwhatweneedonthescheduleofaforcemuchlargerthanourselves.Thisinvisibleforcemovesthepiecesaroundinitsownway,initsowntime,toharmonizewiththeperfectprecisionthatdefineseverycubicinchofspaceandtime. Itmight seem far-fetched to some,but Ibelieve thatmy lifewithoutthebenefitofafatherwasperfectineveryway.FromthisvantagepointIseethatmybooks,lectures,films,andrecordingscameaboutbecausemyfatherwasabsentfrommylife.Myegowantedhim,butmyspiritknewthatIhadafargreaterpurposetofulfill.

The above article is an excerpt from I Can See Clearly Now by Dr. Wayne Dyer. To learn more about Wayne, we invite you to

join us at Hay House’s The Healing Power of Forgiveness event in Maui, HI, January 24th & 25th, 2015. For more information,

please visit www.hayhouse.com or call 800-654-5126.

I Can See Clearly now

3 Days of Ritual in the Land of the Kahunas

With Malidoma Somè

& Toby Christensen

August 7-9 2014 You have an opportunity to experience the empowering

and transforming magic of ritual with African Elder Malidoma Somè and Healing Drummer Toby Christensen.

“When we talk of ritual, we are talking of a gathering of people with a clear healing vision and a trusting intent

toward the forces of the invisible world.” ~ Malidoma Somè

When you register for this event you are joining a very exclusive group that will have personal, one on one

experience with these extraordinary teachers in a land steeped in sacredness, The Island Of Kauai, HI.

Registration for this event begins June 5th Workshop Fee: $595 + 3% PayPal fee

DIvInATIOn WITH MAlIDOMAFor two days prior to the workshop on August 7 & 8, Malidoma is opening time for 12 Cowrie Shell Divination sessions. These sessions are 45 minute in length, rate is $250 and must be paid in advance via PayPal to confirm your session.

PRIvATE SESSIOn WITH TObYToby will be available for private sessions from August 4-11. These sessions are 45 minutes in length and the rate is $150, and must be paid in advance via PayPal to confirm your session.

info@healingdrummer.comwww.healingdrummer.comwww.tobychristensen.com



I3 Time US National Champion talks about winning after 50 I’d like to say thatweare allWinnersbut its comedown towhatleveldoyouwanttowinat.Therearemanyseminars,books,videosandcoachesthatcanexplainthedetailsonwinning,anditreallydependsonYOU.First,youmustbelieveandhavefaiththatyouwillachieveyour goal, andhave passion and love for your endeavor that you arepursuing.Next,youmustdeveloptheskillstoprogressivelymoveyouupthroughthe levelsofcompetitionand learningcurves.Also,alongwithdevelopingyourskillsforthephysicalandmindset,youmusthaveagoodnutritionalregimen.Ibelievethatifyoudoalltheabove,marriedwiththiskeycomponentofhavingverystrongsupportsystem(whichismyfamily)tohelpyoubeaccountabletoyourgoalsandkeepyouontrackwithyourtraining. Mystoryandmessageissimple:Don’tevergiveuponyourDreams!Iwas22yearsoldwhenIlearnedtoplayRacquetballintheUSArmystationedinGermany.IcompetedandwenttotheArmy’shighestlevelofCompetition:the1988and1990AllArmyRacquetballTrailsCampwhereIexperiencedElitelevelCompetition.Itwasmydreamtomaketheteambutitdidn’thappen.AlthoughIdidn’tmaketheAllMilitaryTeam,IdidattendtheUSNationalsafewtimesbutonlyreachedthequarter-finals.IhadanotherdreamtoalsowinaNationaltitle.LeavingtheArmyin1992,IreturnedhomeandenlistedintheArmyReserves.EarningaProfessionalInstructorcertification,IbecametheRacquetballDirectorfortheKauaiAthleticClubin1994.Wehadthebestcourtsonalltheislandsandsomeverytopeliteplayers(StateChampions):JimBarlett,BradandJayleeBalonick,Randall“Ioane”Wilson,RakaWashburn,SteveKauiandPhilipVillatorajusttonameafew.IstillcompetedandwonacoupleStateChampionships. In2009,Itookamilitaryservicebreak,enlistingbackintotheHawaiiAirNationalGuard.DuringmytechnicaltraininginMississippiin2010,Iplayedalotofracquetballandwassurprisedtoreachthesemi-finalsinanAlabamatournament.Laterthatyear,IwonmyfirstGoldmedal

intheEliteDoublesdivisionatthe2010MRFNationalChampionshipsandaSilverinthe50+SinglesinCalifornia,andwasselectedtothe2011AllAirForceRacquetballTeamtocompeteat the44thNationalChampionshipsinCalifornia. Ifeltreadyforthistournament.Boy,howwrongIwas.Onthe2ndday,physicallyexhaustiontookoverandIdidn’tevenplace.Beingsodisappointed,IfeltIletdownmyteam,myfamilyandKauai.Thereisatippingpointinallendeavorswhenyoumustdecidetocontinuetopursueyourgoalsorsimplyquit–Iwasatthispoint.Whileinthelockerroom,agentlemancongratulatedmeandsaidifIevergetinreal“racquetballshape”,I’llbegreat.HisnameisJimWinterton,anAirForceveteran,USRAracquetballHallofFamerandCoachesthe#1ProfessionalMen’sTourChampion.WOW,veryInspirational!IcamehomewithastrongergoalandtrainedwitharealpurposetoWIN.SelectedtotheAirForceTeamagainin2012and2013,Iearned3medalsinbothyearsbutstillnoGold.IdidwinanotherGoldandSilveratthe2013USMRFNationals.Recentlyatthe47thUSNationalChampionshipsinCaliforniaandafter7yearsattendingthistournament,IfinallyearnedaGoldmedal,a2014USNationaltitle,plusaBronzemedal.Mycoachhadinstructedmetocompetehardbutdon’ttrytoprovesomethingbecauseI’vealreadydonethat.Don’tputsomuchpressureonmyselfbuttrytoreallydiscoverwhatI’mmadeoffandI’llmovetothatnextlevel.PlaytohaveFUN–winor lose. It’samazinghowyourmindsetcantotallychangetheoutcomeofyourresults.TofinallywinaNationaltitlewhileamemberonaUSMilitaryTeamissoAWESOMEbecausetheseaccomplishmentswere2ofmybiggestdreamsIhadmanyyearsago. Oh, that day in the locker room my coach also said that ordinarypeopledon’tachievegreatthings,itsextraordinarypeoplethatdo.ThedifferencemakeristhatExtraordinarypeoplewilldothingstosucceed– on a daily basis. Ordinary people only do things to succeed– onoccasion.WinningisreallyaboutworkingyourPlan,notyourMood. I’m54 todayand though lifecreatedchallenges toget topractice,there isNOSUSTITUTEforprogressive training!Duringcompetitionwhenthepressureison,youmaybelieveyoucanrisetotheoccasion,butyou’llexceltothelevelofyourtraining.AsImoveuptothe55+divisionnextyear,InowknowwhatittakestobeaNationalChampion–passionandpurpose,hoursofpractice,goodnutrition,agreatsupportteamandofcourse,God’sblessingandalittlegrace. Goodluckwithyourendeavorstobecomingawinner.Remember,theonlytimeAchievementandSuccesscomesbeforeWork–isinthedictionary.

Philip Eliana Jr., - 2010, 2013, 2014 US National Champion.

AmPRO/USAR Certified Professional Instructor. He can be reached at - [email protected]

DON’T EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! byPhilipEliana

D Dreamingisaveryrealpartoftheprocessof“LivingYourStuff”throughthemessages,imagesandexperiencesonehasduringthedreamingprocess.Wealldream.Someareluckytoremembermostoftheirdreams,othersneverdo.Mostofusaresomewherein-between.Throughthedreamwearetakenintoanexperienceofsomethingorsomeonethatmaybedeeplyburiedwithin,orareflectionofarecentexperienceoramessageweneedtohearbutduringthewakinghoursourmindsaretoobusytohearthisimportantmessageorlesson. AnexampleofdreaminghappenedthispastEasterSundaymorninginKapa'aonthisislandofKaua'i.Inmydream,Ifoundmyself,atmycurrentageof74,inmychildhoodhome.Therewasagroupofwomenfrommylifeinthe‘60s–‘80swhohadcometovisitme.Iwashonored,astheywerespiritualteachersofminewhenthe“newage”movementwasbirthedandtookthecountryandworldbystorm.Theyhadcometotakemyworkshop“LivingyourStuff.”Arrivingearly,IwasnotquitereadysoIsuggestedtheymightliketolookaroundwhileIfinishedupandtheothersarrived.Theybeganbygoingupstairs.Ashorttimelateroneofthewomencamedownintothekitchenandsaid,“Diane,therearepicturesupstairsthatareoldandoutdated.Whyareyoukeepingthemaround?Youshouldreplacethemwithpicturesofwhoyouarenow.”Iwasstoppedinmytracks…shewasright!Allthepictureswerefrommygrowinguphome,notofmyhometoday.Ithankedhersomuchfornoticingandtellingme!ThenIwokeup.AsIlaidthereinbedthinkingaboutthedreamIfeltsuchjoyinmyheart!Itwastheveryrealaffirmationoflivingmystuff!Iwasgiftedthedreamanditfitrightintomyprocessofcomingclosertoclosurewithmybirthfamilyissues.

Itisthroughtheseexperiences,IamabletohelpothersandwhenIseetheremarkablechangesmanyhavemadeasaresultofdoingthisself-work,IknowthatLivingYourStuffisreal;itisnotsomething“madeup.”Eachpersonstepsintohisorherownlifebyhisorherself.Eachwalksalone,insilence,todiscover,uncoverorexperiencewhatneedstobelookedatinanygivenmoment. Dreamingisjustonewayintoyourjourney.Therearemanyopeningsforyou,mostofthemyouprobablywalkthroughwithoutrealizingit-anah-ha,whenyoustarttocryorlaughoutloud,andwhenyousay,“nowwheredidthatcomefrom!” Whenyouvisitsomeofyouroldhaunts,favoriteorfeared,stopandlistentothemessagesyouaregetting.InthedreamIrelated,eventhoughIhadrecentlymovedbacktothehouseofmychildhoodsome55years later,Iwasstill livingasthechildinthehomeofmyparents,notstoppingtoconsiderthatthiswasmyhomenow,asitwasthehomeofthepeoplewhosoldittomyparentssoverymanyyearsago.Thoselessonswelearnedaschildrendostickaroundforalong,longtimeformostofus. Spend some time in the water – ocean, stream, spa, bathtub - youknowwhereyouneedtobe.Begintoremember,itwillcome-wespentninemonths inwarm saltywater beforewe are born, and then, ratherunceremoniouslywerepushedout.Let thewatercaressyou,washoveryou,bringyoutoyouredges,rememberingtoremember. Thinkaboutyour“lessons”asyougoaboutyourregularlife…whatisandwhatisn’tworkingforyou?Howwouldyoulikeittobe?Ratherthansaying“Oh,thereisn’tanythingIcandoaboutitanyway!”lookforopeningsinyourthoughtsastohowyoucanmakeevenlittle,subtlechanges.Itisoftenthesmallchangesthatallowthebiggeronestosurfacesothey,too,canbeaddressed. PayAttention!Wegetmessagesfromthe“ALL”ofus.Weknowwellhowthebodytalksbacktous,sometimesmorethanwewanttobereminded.Ouremotions,silentlyfeltoraggressivelydemandingarejustacoupleofwaysweexpressourselves.Irememberonewomansharedofatimewhenshewasextremelyupsetaboutanissuewhileshewascookingatthestove.Themaddershegot,thehardershestirred,untilitsplatteredalloverthestoveaddingtoherupset-ness.Herhusband,inaquietandgentlewayaskedher,“Isitworthallthattogetsoupset?”Shestopped,speechless,and,inthatmoment,realizedshehadtodosomethingdifferently.Hersharinggavemeawonderfullesson…isitworthallthattobesoupset?Iuseitonmyselfandshareitwithothersallthetime.Forheritwasamomentofwisdom,giventoherbyherhusband. Even when the heart goes flitter when it should go flutter, it is anopportunityforalesson,foratimetostop,listen,lookaround,payattentiontoallaspectsone'sselves. Whatwelearnleadsrightintotheself-workofLivingYourStuff.Movingoutofthestuck,uncomfortableandpainfulplaces,tomovefurtheralongonourjourneys,perhapswithfewerbouldersintheroad,fewerbitingbugsandagreatersenseoffulfillmentandpeacewithin. Finally,don’tbiteoffmorethanyoucanchew…youcannotevenbegintotastethedeliciousflavorsofyourlifeuntilyoubegintoliveyourstuff!Thisisalifetimejourney.Workwithsmallbits,inaveryshorttimeyouwillbegintoseethechangeswithin,inyoursurroundings,inyourrelationships.Andthroughthis,youwillalsobeteachingothershowto“livetheirstuff!”

Diane leads “Living Your Stuff” workshops, on-going support groups and is available for private sessions throughout the year. She is available to travel to other islands and the mainland to lead workshops and set up support groups.

Individual sessions can be in person, phone, SKYPE or email.Contact her to find out more. Diane Guidici, MA Minister, MFT, Educator

HTTP://www.heartlinehealing.com • [email protected] 808.821.1940 or 520.907.3951


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Living Your Stuff The Gift of the Dream

In this fourth article in Inspiration, look at specific ways you can begin “Living Your Stuff” everyday, actually realizing the changes you have only been dreaming of. In Summer 2013, we gave you a very general overview of LYS. In Winter 2014, we addressed the “why?” and in Spring 2014 we introduced you to the first few steps of the “Living Your Stuff” workout to make the changes you want to make.


What if . . . One drop of water contains an ocean One stone crushes into sand One fluffy cloud parts the heavens And One winged ally flocks the sky

What if . . . There is no color, only One light without night where One breath breathes all For One Journey on One path

What if . . . One hue-man reflects all others One Sun ignites galaxies One Mother births Earth, and One Creator pervades the Universe

What if . . . It’s all One playful Being having One cosmic dream of Endless creative expression Appearing and disappearing In the same timeless instant Standing at the speed of light Going nowhere and everywhere In a momentary eternal disguise Emerging as everything Reducing to nothing The infinite, Infinitesimal ONE Just having fun, and

What if . . . That’sallthereis?

Copyright©2006GabrielleOlivier

S Seniorfallinjuriesareabigdeal…theyareseriousanddeadly.Howevertheydon’thavetobeasmanyfallsarepreventable.Onaverage,everyyear inourHawaii,8,700+seniorsaretransportedbyambulancetoanEmergencyRoombecauseofafallinjury.Thatiseveryhour,24hoursaday,7daysaweekseniorsarearrivingatER’sduetoafall.Thesenumbersarestaggering,becausemanywillneverreturnhomeorresumeanormallife.Manywilldie.Wehavetostopthisepidemic.Therearesimpletipsthatanyonecandothatwillhelppreventfalls.Thetipsareavailablefor(a)aseniortohelpthemselves,(b)alovedonetoprotecttheirfamilyand(c)thecommunityatlargetorecognizeseniorfallinjurieshasanimpactoneveryone. The seniors areour family,ourkupuna,ourneighbors, the tutu that shares cookieswithneighborhoodkeiki,thesmilingoldtimerthattakesyourtrashwithoutaskingjustbecausehewantedtohelp.Ourseniorsmakeupalargepercentageofourpopulation,andbecauseHawaiileadsthenationinlongevity,thefallinjurynumberswillcontinuetogrow.Whatcanwedo? TheStateofHawaii,DepartmentofHealth,EmergencyMedicalServicesandInjuryPreventionProgram(EMSIPP),TheFallPreventionConsortium,andKauai’sownFallPreventionAlliancehavepartneredwiththeCDC(CentersforDiseaseControl)tocreatetheHawaiiFallPreventionStatePlan.Manyyearsofresearchhasdeterminedthat4majorrecommendationscanhelppreventthevastmajorityoffallsbecausetheyarepreventable.Mostimportantisthatfallsarenotinevitablejustbecausewematureandage.EMSIPPandtheFallPreventionConsortiumhaveproducededucationalvideosthatshowingreatdetailwhatyoucandotopreventfalls.ThevideosarepartofamuchlargerstatewidecampaignwhichevenincludesmedicationreviewsandbalancetestsconductedbyKauaiPharmacists.Seethelistingatendofthisstory. Andit is importanttorememberthateveryonefalls. Infactyoungstersfrom1to14fallalmostasoftenasseniors.Thedifferenceisthatyoungpeopleandevenyoungadults“bounce.”Inotherwordsmanyfallbutdonotsuffersevereconsequencesbecausetheyoungerbodyismoreresilient,abletoreactquicker,andeven“catch”themselvesbeforeanyseriousdamageisdone.Thatisnotthecaseforthemorematureadult.Seniorssuffermoretraumaticbraininjuriesandbrokenhipsfromfallsthananyotheragegroup.Thereasonsaremany,howeverinsimpletermsasweagewelosemusclestrength,reactiontime,andbalanceiscompromised,andseniorskinisthinnerandlesselasticwhichtranslatestomoreseverebruisinganddamage. Whatarethemajorrecommendations?(1)Medicationmanagement,(2)Anannualvisioncheck,(3)stayingactivewithexercise,and(4)Makingyourhomesafer. 1) Medication management is a simple term for having your medications reviewed by your pharmacist or doctor. As we mature, we begin to gather various medications to combat health issues. If you are taking 4 (FOUR) or more prescription medicines itisaredflag.Ofcourse,medicationsareprescribedtohelpyouandtheydowhatthey areintendedtodo,butasweagesometimesthekindofmedicationwetakecanreact witheachothertocausedizzinessordrowsinesswhichcancontributetoafall.AlsoOver- the-Countermedicationssuchascoughsyrupsandallergymedicationscancombinewith

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whatisbeingtakenandalsomakeaseniordizzy.Evensupplementssuchasginseng,gingko rootorotherherbscancombineinanegativewaywithsomeoftheprescriptionsyouare taking.Solution…makeanappointmentwithyourpharmacisttoreviewyourmedications. Gather everything, even vitamins you take into onebag and let yourpharmacists review. Itmay only require a slight adjustment tomake it safe, and if nothing iswrong…that is evenbetterbecauseyoudidsomethingforyourself.2)Anannual visioncheck. Aswematureoureyescanchangesograduallywedon’teven realizethatsomethingiswrong.Allkindsofproblemswitheyesightcomewithmaturity. Cataracts can cause cloudy blurred vision, Glaucoma causes severe damage and you may notevenknowyouhave it. Floatersortinyspotsorflecksthatfloatacrossyoureyecan beharmless,butitmaybeanindicationofmoreseriouseyedamage.Andasweage…our eyescannotgatherasmuchlightastheyusedtosoweseetheworlddarker…youneed to increase the light in your house. Make your lights brighter. Always turn on a light whenyougetuptogototherestroomatnight.Evenbetter,buyandinstallnightlights. Becauseifyoucannotseeit,youcantriponit.3) We all must stay active. We have to keep moving because…Balance and strength are essential to preventing falls— Be active and do simple movements every day to prevent afall–walkandwalkandwalksafely,orplayinthegardenorexercisewithfriendsand swim.Andstartaprogramliketaichiasitisproventobethebestforfallpreventionand balance. Kauaiwillhost itsownTaiChi forHealth,TaiChi forFallPrevention Instructor WorkshoponJuly19thand20thaflyeraboutthatworkshopisattachedtothisstory.Contact RachelleBachranattheKauaiofficeoftheStateDepartmentofHealth241-3564formore information.Stayactive…ifwedon’tuseit,weloseit!4)Remove fall hazards--Make yourhome safer. Keeppathways clear and thefloor free of objects. Clutter, electric cords and loose throw rugs can be a dangerous combination. Whetherornotyouhavebeenlivinginthesamehouseforyears,youandImustbevery careful and watch were we walk. If you have grandchildren they might have accidently leftatoytotripon.Youcaneventriponyourpet…!AND--Takeextracareinthebathroom. Thecombinationofwater and soapcanmake thefloor aswell as the showerorbathtub veryslippery.Andhardedgeseverywheremakeitdangerousifyoufall.Installgrabbars intheshowerortub.Theycansaveyourlifeorpreventaseriousinjury.Beextracareful aroundstairs…holdthehandrail…orinstallanewoneifnoneexists.Ifyouwanttolive alone—SAFELY—install and use an electronic call device. There are many types on the market.Findthebestforyouandyourlovedonesandhaveitinstalled.Asimplepushof thebuttonwill result inan immediate response in theeventyou fallorareexperiencing anemergency.Itisallaboutindependence.Thisdevicemakesitsafertolivealone…!We allneedtotakeresponsibilityforourownsafetyandwecanpreventfalls.Let’snotallow our best years or those of our loved ones to crumble due to a preventable mistake like falling.PracticeSafetyinaSafeHome.Hereisasummaryofthe4majorrecommendationstopreventfalls.(1) Some medications cause dizziness, which can lead to falls. Be proactive and prevent afall.Simplymakeanappointmentwithyourdoctororpharmacisttodaytoreviewyour medications,includinganyover-the-counterdrugsandsupplements.(2) Maintaining good vision helps with balance and safety. Be proactive and prevent a fall –haveyoureyescheckedatleastonceayear.(3)Balanceandstrengthareessentialtopreventingfalls—beactiveanddosimplemovements everydaytopreventafall–walk,garden,doyoga,swim,dance,orstartaprogramlike TaiChi.(4)Makeyourhomesaferbyremovingfallhazardslikekeepingpathwaysclearandthefloor freeofobjects.Visitwww.nogethurt.hawaii.govforahomesafetychecklist.

What:TaiChiforArthritisWorkshopforFallPreventionInstructorWorkshopWhen:July19-20,2014Where:KauaiTherapyandWellness3-1866KaumualiiHwy.•Lihue,HI96766Time:8:30a-4pCost:$198(CEUapprovedcourse)

For further information call the Department of Health Injury Prevention Program in Honolulu at (808) 733-9202 for fall prevention information and programs. Or on Kauai, call Rachelle Bachran at 241-3564

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Intrinsic GoodnessIntrinsic Goodness


O Oneofthemostpowerfulteachings I ever receivedcame not from an Africanelder nor from the Lakotamedicineman,butfromanAmerican yoga instructorby the name of MosesBrown.Theinfluenceofthisexperience also created a

profounddrum rhythm that I use regularly inmy therapeutic soundsessions. Iwas in Jamaicadoing a yoga retreat andMoseswas the teacher.Iwasdrumming for theeventandenjoyedworkingverymuchwithMoseswhohasanamazinglyunorthodoxstyleofteaching.ThetopicoftheretreatwasIntrinsicGoodness.AndasItalkedwithMoses,hesaid,“Toby,thisteachingisforyou.” The teaching Moses brought was not only about recognizing theintrinsicgoodnesswithinourselvesthroughawareness,butalsofindingwaysofwakingupanawarenessthatwecarryanddonotevenknowthatwepossess.Forthisheaskedmetofindthedrumrhythmofintrinsicgoodness.Therhythmfromthedrumisthelanguageofthesouland,formany,willbypassthecriticalmindandallowaspectsofgreatnesstoshinethroughoncetheself-critichasbeenquietedordistractedbythesoundofthedrum.SoMosesandIsatbythewaterandstartedtodrum. Mosesisagreatyogateacherandaverywiseman,buthisdrummingskillshadnot yetbeendeveloped. I startedoffwith aneasyflowingbeatandwebothreacheddeepwithinourselvestofeelthegoodnessthatresidesdeepinsideourselves.AfterafewminutesMosesstartedtoplayroughbutpowerfulsyncopatedrhythm.“Toby,IthinkIhaveit!Now,youmakeitsoundgood!”Webothstartedlaughing.Inourjoytheintensityoftherhythmbegantobuildandthepowerofthedrumstartedtoattractattention.Inoticedthatthecrewcleaningupourbreakfastareastoppedworkingandtheyhadbeguntodancetothesoundofthedrum.ThenInoticedthisverysmallJamaicanmanclimbingoutofthewater.Hewas theresidentdiving instructorandwas returning fromascubaouting.Infullwetsuitandfinshejumpedontothebeachandstarteddancingfeverishly!!Helookedlikeafrogdancingonhisbackfeet!Hissmilewassobrightandhismovementsofluid,MosesandIbothrealizedwehadawakenedtheawarenessofintrinsicgoodnessinthepeoplearoundus.Thiswasthebeat.Thisrhythmcutpastallguilt,shame,andsadnessoffeelingtheseparationfromtheDivine!Wewereallintheplaceoffreedomandlove. ThisistheresponseIconsistentlygetfrompeoplewhoexperiencethisrhythm.Manypeoplefromthewestcarryshame,blameandanintensefeelingofseparation.Theyfeelguiltyforjustfeelinggood.Thereisalong-standingculturalandreligiousimprintthatistheattherootofthisguilt.Ihavesufferedwithitmywholelife.Sohavemanyofmyclients. AfundamentalprincipleofChristianity,thereligioninwhichIwas

raised, is original sin. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, theChristiandoctrinedefinesoriginalsinas“theconditionorstateofsinintowhicheachhumanbeingisborn.”Ascribedtothesinofthefirsthumans,AdamandEve,whodisobeyedGodbyeatingtheforbiddenfruit,originalsinanditsclosekin,guilt,wereconsequentlytransmittedbyhereditytotheirdescendants. FormulatedintheBible—butabsentfromHebrewScriptures—thisdoctrine is the prerequisite for understanding Jesus’ crucifixion andatonement. According to the Apostles Creed, original sin infers thatweare“bynaturesinfulandunclean.”Becauseof this,wearebornseparatedfromGodandinaconditionthatmakesusunacceptabletoGod.Ouronlysalvation,therefore,accordingtothisdogmaticChristianview,isthroughthecrucifixionofJesusChristwhothenunitesuswithGod. Theproblemwiththisconceptisthatitisprofoundlyflawed.ThroughmyworkwithMoses,Ifoundamuchmorecompellingprinciplethatmademuchmoresense,andhelpedmerealignmyselfinamorepositiveandhelpfulwaytotheworldaroundme. Moses’ teaching was that the light of intrinsic goodness shinesbrightlyfromourheartandisneverabsent. It isduringthosetimeswhenwecannotseeourintrinsicgoodnessthatweallowlifesituationstocreatecloudsthatblockoutthelightofourintrinsicgoodnessfromourowneyes.Butthatlightofintrinsicgoodnessneveractuallydims.Sometimes,throughourhumaninteractions,thedustoflifesettlesonthemirror that reflectsour lightback into theworld. Throughourpersonal spiritualpath,ouryoga,wecanallowspirit todustoff thatmirrorandbothregenerateandreflectthatlightofintrinsicgoodnessthatshineswithinusalways. FromtheDagaraperspective,wecomeintothisworldasinnocentandperfectbeingsfreshfromourtimehangingoutontheOtherSide,inwhat theDagaraviewas thespiritworldofourancestors. In thisspirituallyrichculture,it’sbelievedthatwhenpeopledie,theyreturntothelandoftheancestorswheretheycontinuetowatchovertheirlovedones.WhensomethingoccurshereintheOrdinaryRealityWorldthatrequirestheirassistance,theancestorsareabletointervene,sometimesevengoingsofarastobereborninhumanformtoprovideaservicethecommunitymayneed. Think about the feelingwe encounterwhen in the presence of anewborn.Isitnotpureenergy,perfectanduntaintedbyoriginalsinoranyotherperceived“wrong.”Weallsensethatthisistrue.Asproof,watchparentsholding their child for the veryfirst time.They standholdingtheirchildenrapturedastheyinvestigatetinyfingers,impossiblysmalltoenails,smellthetangiblegoodness,andtouchtranslucentskinsosoftthatitpullsthemincloserandclosertotheirchild.Theyoftenwhisperwithwonder,“Ourchildisperfect.” Thisperfectionisnotrelatedtophysicalbeauty,mentalacuity,talent,money,power,oranythingelsewecustomarilyusetoevaluateorjudgesomeone’sworthasadults.Weknownothingofthisbaby’spotentialtohavematerialwealthorbemeasuredasasuccess,andyet,the infant is perfection.Theparentsunderstandthistinybeing’sinnategoodnessand

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feelanenormouscapacityforunconditionallove.Ourrecognitionofthosequalitiesencouragesustoprofessthatthenewbornis,indeed,perfectandoverflowingwithgoodness,purposeandgenius! WoulditsurpriseyoutoknowthatnothinghaschangedsinceyourarrivalonEarth?Youarestillthatwondrousbeingasyouwereonthedayyouwereborn?Andthatintrinsicgoodnessstillliveswithinyou!Pausehereforamomentandholdthisthoughtinyourheart:“Iamintrinsicallygood.”Whatemotions,thoughts,andmemoriescomeasyoudo?Whetherornotyoubelieveyouareintrinsicallygood,yourthoughtsandimagesaretheproductsofyourlifeexperience.Thesethoughtseitherreinforceorinterferewithyourgoodness.Eitherway,yourthoughtsarenotwhoyouare.Eitherway,yourthoughtsdonotchangewhoyouareatyourcore—whichisintrinsicallygood. Ifyoudon’tbelieveyouareintrinsicallygood,youcanchangethosebeliefsinwaysthatallowyoutoreconnectwiththeinnategoodnessofyourbeing.Youcanalteryourthoughtsinwaysthatnurtureyourgoodnessinsteadofblockingyourabilitiestoseeandfeelthegoodnessthatresideswithinyoualways.Youcantransformyourthoughts,andyourself,andfostertheemergenceandexpressionofyourgeniusintoourworld. Listentotracksix“TheSoundOfIntrinsicGoodness”ontheCDthataccompanies thisbook.Therhythmsareconsistent, soothing,andsupportive.Thebasstonesstabilizetheplatformwhilethehighertonesandoverlaidmelodyexpandyourheartandopenyourreceptivitytoclearlyconnectwithyour intrinsicgoodness.Thisvibrationandconnection activates your energy field. As you listen, allow themelody and tones to shift old patterns thatmighthave existed inyourpsycheforyears,possiblydecades.Allowyourtransformationtooccureffortlesslyanddelightfullysothatyoucanfullyembraceyourintrinsicgoodness! Whateveryoubelieveaboutyourself,inthepresentmoment,putthat aside. Whatever yourbelief is at themoment, this doesnotchange the fact that at your core youaregood.Whenyouacceptandworkfromtheplaceofintrinsicgoodness,youaremuchmoreabletobringyourgiftstotheworld.Theworldneedsyou,youareauniquebeingborntofulfillaparticularniche:ahealer,peacemaker,teacher,explorer,singer,dreamer,weaver,storyteller,nurturer,artist,visionary,communicator,writer,drummer,andsoon. Andso,bravetravelerthatyouare,stepforwardandsay,“Pieceofcake,Icansodothis!Letmetakethisgifttotheworld.”Andsoyouwereborn,carryingthatgiftwithyouintotheworldandintoyourcommunity.Thatgiftisyouruniquegeniusanditisempoweredbyactionfromyourplaceoflovingintrinsicgoodness. So what happened when you were a small innocent child thatmadeyoubelieveyouwerebadorstupid,uglyorunlucky,poororsinful?Whathappenedtomakeyoubelievesomethingsoradicallydifferentaboutyourownnatureandcometoaplaceofsuchself-doubt,suchparalysis,andperhapsevenaplaceofself-loathingandself-destruction? Whathappened?Lifehappened.Familyhappened.Peerpressurehappened. Divorce happened. The media happened. Religionhappened.Societyhappened.Schoolhappened.Eachofthesemajorevents came with its own set of ideals required for our inclusionintoagrouporcommunity,with itsownsetof standardsofwhatconstitutedthatgroup’sperspectiveofperfection.But inclusion intheworldandperfection,astheworldorsocietydefinesit,areoftenatoddswithhowweperceiveourselves.Certainly,theseidealsandstandardsareatoddswiththedivine,soulful,andtrueperfectionintowhichyouwereborn. In the West, we are barraged with false and phony ideas andimages.Eventuallyquiteoften,webegin tobelieve someof them

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h Healingtakescourage,whetherit’shealingyourphysicalbody,healingyouremotionalbody,yourmindoryourspirit.It’shavingthecouragenevertostepbackwards,thecouragenottolosesightofwhatyou’relookingfor,andthecouragenevertogiveup.Ofcourse,you’regoingtoseesometimesthataregoingtoseemalittledimormaybeevendark,butifyouwon’tgiveup,ifyousimplykeepmovingforward,you’llheal. WhenItalktopeopleandtellthemtohavecourage,Iknowit’shardforsomeofyou.Someofyouwanttositrightdownonthespotandjustcryyourheartout.That’sOK.Don’tholdbackyourtears.Whenyoulearntoletyouremotionsfree,whenyouexpressyourselfinyourtruth,andyoudoitinlove,you’llfindabodythatisfinallywillingtoheal,abodythat’llspreadoutthroughthephysical,thementalandeventhespiritualworld. Thereareanumberofpracticaltoolstohelpyouthroughthishealingprocess. Healing works on a cellular level, integrating your physical,emotional,mentalandspiritualbodies.Butitstartswithyourdesiretomoveintoalevelofconsciousawarenessthatiscoatedandwovenwithcourageitself. Thefirstiscalledpranabreathing.Withthissimpletechnique,yousimply imagine a cloudof golden lightparticleshovering above yourhead.Asyoubreatheairintoyourlungs,pictureinyourmind’seyethatyouarebreathinggoldenparticlesdownthroughyourcrownchakra,throughyourpinealglandandyourthymus,fillingyourbodywithgoldenlight.Seethelightfillingyourbody,aparticleenergizingandnurturingeachandeverycell.Asyouexhale,picturethegoldenparticlesexitingyourbodythrougheveryporeinyourskin,thuscreatingagoldencloudoflightaroundyou. Why does this work? This simple breathing and visualizationtechniquenotonlyhelpsthephysicalbodytobalance, italsoaffectstheotherthree“bodies”—emotional,mental,andspiritual.Breathingprana light through the pineal gland is significant. You see, the all-importantSignatureCell, orGodCell, resides in thepineal.At themomentofconception,whenaspermandaneggweavetogethertheirDNAencodings, apotentparticleof lightenters thiswondrousnewbeing—theSignatureCell. ThisSignatureCellcontainstheentireinitialblueprintofyourlife’sjourneyasahuman,andthroughoutyourlifetheSignatureCellretainsthecodeofyouroriginalperfectionandpurpose.So,theactofbreathinglightthroughthepinealglandenergizestheSignatureCellandallowsitswisdomtoassistinthehealingandspiritualawakeningofthehumanselfonalllevelsofawareness. Thenexttoolcanalsobeusedwhenyouareworkingwithsomeoneelse, someonewhohasclaimed thecourage toheal. It isbased inatrinity.Understandthatyouyourselfbeganasatrinity.Whentheeggwaspenetratedbyasperm,theeggandthespermmadetwoofthetrinity. The third part of the trinity became you, that spark of GodCreator. Hence, we use that Creator formula in doing the Signature CellHealing®.Whenyouputyourfingersoryourhandsonsomebodyandyoutouchhimwiththetipsofthreefingers,orinanyformatofthreepoints that creates a trinity, it activates the cellular consciousnesswithinthebody.Thebodyknowsthatsomethingisabouttotakeplace

in thehighest light,because it remembers itsbeginning.You see, every cell has amemoryanditremembersthatitwasformedaspartofatrinity.So,whenyoutouchsomeonethatway,thewholeofeveryplaceyoutouchisremindedthatit’sabeginning.Ifyouhaveaprobleminyourbreast,andyoutouchtheareaaroundthebreastinthreeplaces,creatingahealingtrinity,thelittleripplesofenergyfromthattouchreacheverythingwithintheframeworkofthattrinitytoremindeverycellthatitmustbeabeginning. The intent of your thought systems and the ability that you havetomoveenergy throughyourhands toawakenthechi insideofyouarewhatactivatethosetrinitypoints.Itissimplytheawakeningthatsomething brand new is about to happen. Your cells are constantlyrenewing.Whenyoustarted,theystartedasbrandnew,andneverwilltheyeverknowanythingotherthanbrandnew. Whenyougetrepetitiousandyouthinkyourlifeisworkingbecauseyou’resostableatwhatyou’redoing,youdon’thealthethingsthatneedtobehealed.Forinstance,yougointothesamespaceeveryday,yousitdownatthesamedeskeveryday,youpickupthesamepencileverydayandyouwritedownsimilarwordseveryday.Well,wakeup.You’renotheretoberepetitious.You’reheretofindsomethingnewinthatspaceeveryday.Findsomewaynewtoholdthatpencil.Alwayslookforsomethingnew. ThereareotherimportantaspectstoSignatureCellhealing,butthecouragetobenewiskey.Manyofyoujustneedtoknowthatit’stimeto re-member,because that’swhathealing is. It’s remembering thatyou’renotthatphysicalmassofvibrationofparticlesoflight.You’reaspiritholdingitalltogether.Inthatlight,you’llknowthatthehealingisinyourheart. Manyofusdon’tknowhowbeautifulourworldis.We’resocaughtupinourbrokenrelationshipsorinchasingthatproverbialdollarbill.We’resocaughtupintryingtofixthatbodyofoursthatwecan’tseetheworldforwhatitis,agiantschoolhousethatwe’reprivilegedtocomeandbeapartof,agiantschoolhousewhereloveistheonlyanswerthatyou’lleverseek,andtheonlywayyou’llfind it is tohave thecouragetogoforit.

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The Courage to heal with SpiritbyKahuFredSterling


h Hobby Garden Hawaii, a one acre estateowned and operated by Johnson Lum andfamily,isawelcomeadditiontothethrivingEastHawaiiBig Isle scene.TheLum familyhas created a masterfully designed ecotheme park demonstrating the sustainableuseof land,waterandplantingdesign.Theattractive lush garden hideaway is locatedinParadiseParkand includesa serenemanmadetropicaloasis. TheGardenisasheerdelight,asitsofferingsinclude a diverse mix of technological andnaturalcreations.TheLumsarecommunityoriented, offering various classes such asmodel building, aquaculture and organicsustainableagriculture. OnourvisittotheHobbyGarden,wearegreetedbytheLumfamilyandtreatedtoatour of the nicely manicured grounds. TheHobbyGarden,asalaboroflove,providesafun,educationalexperience.ItoffersaveryimaginativemixoftechnologicalingenuityandMother Nature’s own sublime innovations.The Hobby Garden showcases dioramas ofbothancientandmodernenvironment. At the Hobby Garden, a miniaturerailroadtravels throughaseriesofcarefullyconstructeddioramasdepictinganinterestingmix of environments. A typical tour takeschildrenages3-12aroundthecirculartraintrack.Childrencanalsofishinthegarden’slargecircularpond.Yetallthisisjustasmallpartofwhatthegardenoffers. Eventually we are shown collections ofmodels which includes an aircraft carrier,tanks, vehicles,military andcivilianplanes,tugboats,trains,andevenvariousrobotsanddinosaurs!SomeofthemodelscometolifeasweobserveMr.LumandhisdaughterSarademonstratehowoneoftheirmodeltugboatsnavigatesthepond.AlsoMr.Lum’sspecialtytugboats have towed him and his daughterSarainakayakinsidetheHilobreakwateronthePacificOcean.Youcanseethisinactionon Youtube. Type in ModelTugBoatBuilderand/orJohnsonLum. Exploring the Hobby Garden, we aredelightedtodiscovermanycreativedesignstoshowrenewableenergy.Forinstance,Mr.Lum’sremarkableSolarPowerTreeSculpturesymbolizessolar,wind,andwaterpower. He has also has created a working solarpower experiment that produces directelectric power. Children and other visitorscanfliponswitcheswhichpowera12volt

fan, a12volt light anda small gearmotor.Guests are always amazed by this simpleexperiment. Yet there is even more! Thelatest visionary project shares models of afuturesustainablecity. Ourjourneytakesyetanotherunusualturnas we encounter some of the Lum family’sfavoritepets,asmallhutchofNewZealandrabbits,Red-earSliderturtlesinthepond,aswellasaRed-footedtortoise.Wealsoadoresomeofthefamily’sfavoritelovebirds.Thentoo,there’saBonsailemontree,somethingwe’veneverseenbefore! Asourtourconcludes,thefamilygathersfor a photo portrait session, as the variousmembersdressintheirChineseethnicfineryset to a background of traditional Chinesemusic. Sporting a broad smile, Johnson sharesthat he has high aspirations for humanity.Hebelieves that thesocietalparadigmshifttaking place now is very necessary for abetter functioning world and can lead tomany positive solutions. He is currentlywriting a book about his ideas for a betterfunctioning society. He envisions teachingmore classes in building models, dioramasand sustainable gardens.Asour tourwindsdown,wearetrulythankfulforourtimewellspent. Ifyoudesireabreakfromyourday-to-dayactivities, please consider that the HobbyGarden is a very affordable place to bringyourfamily.Childrencantakeatrainrideon420feetofovaltrackaroundthepark.Thegarden is open to the general public from9amto5pm,WednesdaythroughSunday.TheHobbyGardenalsowelcomestourists,residents,birthdayparties,schoolexcursions,specialmeetingsandmore. Ifyouhaveany

questionsabout this idyllicplace logon to:www.hobbygardenhawaii.com. The Hobby Garden also welcomestourists, residents, birthday parties, schoolexcursions, special meetings and more. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthisidyllicplacepleaselogonto:www.hobbygardenhawaii.com To arrange an appointment to visit theHobby Garden please call the Lums at1-808-982-5604. Directions: On the east side of the BigIsland of Hawaii. From Hwy. 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road) coming from Keaau turn lefton Hawaiian Paradise Park Drive, left on12th Avenue. Go six telephone poles downandlookfortheHobbyGardensignontheright. The address is 15-1695 12th Avenue,HawaiianParadisePark,Keaau,Hawaii.

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hObbY GARDEN hAwAII An Adventure in Paradise

byLorenLewisohnandP.M.Boekhoff


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Weliveinaworldofabundance. We haveeach other, and weeachhavesomethingto share. The OahuTimeBank, launchedin January of 2014,provides a platformformembers to gainaccesstotalentsand

offeringsofthecommunityandexchangepay-it-forwardservices.Wecurrently have 80+ members that are already exchanging serviceslike business plan consultation, home organizing, porch repair, mealpreparation,andFeldenkaisconsultation. TheOahuTimeBankisapartofanationalandinternationalnetworkofTimeBanks.Dr.EdgarCahnfoundedthefirstTimeBankinthe1980s.CahnplayedanimportantroleintheCivilRightsMovementandwrotespeechesforRobertF.Kennedy.Hefeltthatthoughtheywerewinningbattlesduring theCivilRightsMovement, theywere losing thewar.Health, incarceration,education,employmentandhousingdisparitieswere still prolific between whites and people of color. Cahn laterstudiedeconomicsandfoundthat“family,community,andcivilsocietywereoffthe[economic]chartsbecausealltheydoisraisechildrenandkeepneighborhoodssafeandtakecareoftheelderlyandholdpoliticiansaccountableandrecycle–butnothingofeconomicimportance.” Timedollars(nowknownasTimeBanks),saidCahn“providedanewway to link untapped community capacity to unmet needs. Becausethemarket fails tovalueor rewardmany typesofcriticalwork—theworkof raisinghealthy children,building strong families, revitalizingneighborhoods, preserving the environment, advancing social justiceanddemocracy—wefeltthereshouldbeotherwaysthanmarketpricetoplaceavalueonpeople’stime.Therehadtobeawaytohonor,record,andrewardthatkindofwork.”1

TimeBankshelpbuildstrongandresilientcommunitiesaswellashelpusnavigatetoughanduncertainfinancialtimes.How?Peoplecangetwhattheyneeddirectlyfrommembersoftheircommunitybypassingthemonetaryrealm.Thinkofrepairwork,childcare,eldercar,rideshare,haircuts,yogaclassesandyardwork.Addtothattherichnessofart,music,dance, alternativehealthcaremodalities andmore,often thefirstthingstogetdroppedwhenbudgetsarestrained. TimeBanksgivevaluetothethingsthatmakelivingmorelivable.Thisalternativecurrencycanbeusedinverycreativeways.BeforemovingtoHonolululastMay,IparticipatedintheArroyoSECOTimeBank.Theyhad monthly potlucks, garden builds, tai chi classes, micro businessgrants,andmore.Themorediversethemembersandtheirskillsetsare,themoreresilientitbecomes.Mostimportantly,TimeBankshonorourindividualgiftsandvalueourcontributionstothecommunityasawholewhileweavingandcontinuallystrengtheningourmutualsystemofsupport. TheOahuTimeBankhaditsfirstmeetingthethirdweekendofJanuaryofthisyear.Sincethenithasgrowntoover80membersfrom18-80yearsoldallaroundtheisland.WeusetheTimeBankwebsitetotrackthetimewespendwitheachother.Whetheryouaredoingsomeone’staxesforanhourorweedingabackyardforanhour,onehourequalsoneTimeDollar.SoifKealohateachesOliviaPhotoshopfortwohours,

eitherofthemcouldrecordtheserviceandtwoTimeDollarswouldbewithdrawnfromOlivia’saccountandaddedtoKealoha’s.KealohanowhastwoTimeDollarsthathecouldusetogetamassage,learnorigami,takeaukuleleclass,ormasternon-profitmanagement,whateverservicehewouldlike!Ifyouarealawyerandhateit,donotofferlegalservices!Offersalsalessonsinstead.Inotherwords,sharewhatyoulove. TheOahuTimeBankservesasa space forpeople toexplore theirintereststogether.Itisalsoanexcellentwayforourretiredpopulationto serve and be served by their surrounding community. Our agingpopulationisoftenmarginalizedbuttheyareanexcellentresourcetoourcommunitiesandhaveawiderangeofskillstooffer.Startupsandentrepreneurswhoneedbusinessadvice,totestthemarket,andspreadwordofmouthoftheirservicesorhandmadeproductsalsovalueusingTimeBanks.TheOahuTimeBankencouragesalltojoin. The Oahu TimeBank provides a user-friendly online platform fororganizationsandindividualstotracktheirTimeDollars.OahuTimeBankiscontinuallyexpandingandcollaboratingwithdifferentorganizationstoofferawiderangeofservices,buildcommunity,andsupportlocalinitiatives.Forexample,theHawai‘iCenterforFoodSafetyActionFundrecently joinedandnowoffersTimeDollarstotheirvolunteers. (ThisfoodfocusedPACprovidesmeaningfulandwellorganizedopportunitiesformemberstoparticipateintheelectoralprocess.)TheOahuTimeBankisalsocollaboratingwithTransitionOahutohostShareFestHonoluluinSeptember. After you signupon thewebsite youwill receive anemail aboutourupcomingevents, includingpotlucks andorientations.Onceyouhaveattendedanorientation,yougainaccesstothememberservicesandcanembellishyouraccountwithaphotograph, listwhatyouarewillingtogiveandreceive,andupdateyourprofilesothatotherscangettoknowyouvirtually.Atourorientationswealsosharewhatwecangiveandreceivewhichoftentimessparksexchanges.Ourpotlucksallowevenmorespaceforustogettoknowoneanotherandbecomea catalyst for exchanges betweenmembers. Most of our TimeBankmembersregularlyfluctuatebetweenpositiveandnegativebalancesintheiraccountswhichistotallyacceptable.Whatismostimportantisthattheservicesbeusedandusersmaintainthespiritofreciprocity. Becauseweareexpanding,IamalwayslookingforfellowTimeBankerswhowouldliketogiveorientationsandhostpotluckeventsfortheirfriendsandfamily.Atourfirstorientationamemberaskedme,“Whydoweevenhave to record our exchanges? Can’twe just live in a community whereweprovideforoneanother?”Wecan!TheOahuTimeBankoffersustrainingwheelsonourjourneytoamorejust,civil, andkindcommunity.Signupatoahu.timebanks.orgtostayupdatedonthe latest orientation or potluck andtolearnmoreaboutwaysyoucangetinvolved.

Sarah Leone is a grower, teacher, activist, and artist living in Honolulu and the founder of the Oahu TimeBank. Questions about Oahu TimeBank?

Email Sarah at [email protected]

1”TimeBanking:AnIdeaWhoseTimeHasCome?”byEdgarCahn.YES!Magazine,November17,2011.

Oahu TimebankWelcome to the Abundance Based Economy

BySarahLeone


aretrue:thatinordertohavelastinghappiness,weshouldlooklikeTyraBanksorBradPitt,havewealthasdoesBillGates,beassmartasStephenHawking,ordrumlikeMickeyHart;beasselflessasMotherTheresaorhaveahomelikeMarthaStewart;orsimplybetheobedientchild, super mom, industrious worker, or the perfect dad. The peerpressuresoflife,family,society,school,religion,andmediamarketustobelievethat,untilweachievethisperfection,wewillneitherdeservenorachievecontentment.WHEW!Thereisjustnowaythatanyonecaneversucceedatallthat! It is our “blik” that determines how we see our experiences,the world, our community, and ourselves. R. M. Hare was a moralphilosopher, 1919-2002, who introduced the idea of a “blik”[www.informationphilosopher.com]. “Through our bliks we decidewhat is andwhat is not.” According toHare, a blik is “acquiredbylearningandthroughwhichoneinterpretsexistence.”Theinclusionoftheemotionalwasthoughtsignificantinthe“organicunityofthepersonand ... inseparability of mental and emotional functions recognized.”Blik is not simply one’s objectiveworld-view, but the simultaneously“consciousandsubconsciousfeelingandrationalinterpretationofone’sexperience.” Hume concludedthat one’s understanding of anythingdependsuponone’sblikand“certainlyevenourbeliefinso-calledhardfactsrestsintheendonafaith,acommitment,whichisnotinortofacts.”[www.philosophy-religion.org].Andsohowpowerfulcanthis“blik”be,especiallyintheWesternworld. AndsointheWesternworld,wefallshortofthesefalsestandardsofperfectionagainandagain.Thisapparentfailurecreatesavoidwithinwhichwebegintodoubtourself-worthandourowngoodness.Wemaytrytofillthatvoidwithmoreandmore“things”:food,drugs,alcohol,sex,unhealthyrelationships,parties,activities,videogames,mindlesstelevision,andothernon-lifeaffirmingchoices.Noneofthesethingsoractivitiesfeedourinnerbeing.Nordotheynourishusbecausewhatbelongsinthatvoidisalreadythere,wejustareunabletoseeitoritthelighthasdimmedandbeencloudedbyinterferenceorabsenceoflife-affirmingsupportfromcommunityorevenfromourselves.Youjusthaven’trecognized,fedandnurturedityet.Youbelongthere.Youarealreadythere.WedonotneedanothercloneofTyra,Brad,Bill,Mickey,super-dad,orsuperwoman.We need you!Weneedyouwithallyourgifts,foibles,anduniqueidiosyncrasiestojoinusonlife’splayground. Nowhowdoyougetthere?Beginbyreleasingjudgmentaroundthosepartsofyourlifethatyoucurrentlyviewasfailings. Simplyseethemasnon-lifeaffirmingchoices,choicesthatcanbechanged.Ifyougrabaswordbythebladeandarecut,it’sneitheryourfaultnorthefaultofthesword.It’s justwhathappened.Butyoucanlearnfromwhattheexperience--whatitfeltliketograbthebladeendofthesword,andyoucanchoosenottodo itagain. Ifcontinuetoberate yourself (orsomeoneelse)aboutfailedrelationships,lowself-esteem,ajobyouhate,parentalissues,substanceabuse,orpoorbodyimage--guesswhat,youaregrabbingthebladeoverandoverandoveragain.Doyoufeelthehurt?Doyouseetheswordcuttingtheskin?Doyouseetheblood? By doing that over and over again, you continue to reactivate thewound.Perhapsyoublameyourself,theuniverse,orthesword.Perhapsyouidentifywiththeconceptofsin.Therealityisthatthereisnoblameandthereisnosin.It’ssimplyasituationinwhichyoumadeanon-lifeaffirmingchoice.Wehaveallbeeninthosesituationsandhavemadethosekindsofchoicesatsomepointinourlives.Sowhynotchoosedifferently?

TodayEmbraceyourIntrinsicGoodness!

This excerpt is a chapter from Toby’s soon-to-be-released book - Five Pathways to Your Genius. For more information

you can reach Toby at [email protected].

cont. from pg. 15


Spiritual wisdom and Practice Every day millions of people are searching for ancientsecrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practical techniques forhealing, rejuvenation,andprolonging life.Evenmorepeoplearesearchingfortransformationofrelationshipsandfinances.“Fromancienttimesoneofthebiggesttreasuresthathasbeenleft to humanity giving us great benefits is sacred spiritualwisdomandpracticeandthisiscontinuallyguidinghumanitytotransformeveryaspectoftheirlives”saysDr.andMasterSha.AccordingtoDr.Shasacredspiritualwisdomandpractice

canbesummarizedasSanMi(threesecrets).SanMiincludesShenMi,KouMi,andYiMi.ShenMi—BodySecret.Dr.ShasummarizesShenMiinonesentence:Whereyouputyourhandsiswhereyoureceivethebenefitsforhealing,rejuvenation,anddevelopment. Thesecondsecret isKouMi -MouthSecret,which ischantingmantras.Mantrasaresacredsoundsandmessageschanted repeatedly forhealingandpreventing sickness, rejuvenation,prolonging life, andtransformingrelationships,finances,andeveryaspectoflife.Dr.ShasummarizesKouMiinonesentence: Whatyouchantiswhatyoubecome. He continues to point out that scientists have proven DNA can be reprogrammed by words andfrequencies. ThethirdsecretisYiMi—ThinkingSecret.Inhistorybillionsofpeoplehavemeditated.Tomeditateistotrainthemind.Meditationcanbesummarizedinonesentence:Meditationiscreativevisualization:whatyouvisualizeiswhatyoureceiveblessingsfrom. Inancientteaching,toapplyonesecretispowerful.ShenMi,KouMi,andYiMiareeachpowerfulifapplied individually.Toapplyall threesecrets together isextremelypowerful,butDr.Sha’sFourPowerTechniques combine these three powerful techniques with a fourth technique called Soul Power. ThefoundationalwisdomreleasedbyDr.Sha is thateverythinghasasoul. Yourfinanceshaveasoul,yourrelationshipshavesoulsandsodoeseverysystem,organandcellinyourbody.Tohealwithsoulhealingistoremovesoul,mind,andbodyblockages.Soulblockagesareduetonegativekarma.Mindblockagesincludenegativemind-sets,attitudes,andbeliefs,aswellasegoandattachments.Bodyblockagesareblockagesofenergyandmatter. Theonesentencesecretof soulhealingand rejuvenationreleasedbyDr.ShaforoveradecadeisHealthesoulfirst;then

healingofthemindandbodywillfollow. Now he is releasing anotherprofound one-sentence secret:Whenapersongetssick,thesoulgetssickfirst;thensicknessofthemindandbodyfollows.

Eighteenyearsofkneepainhealed:nolimitations! IwasanurseandhadlupusforeighteenyearsbeforeImetMasterSha.Ihadtoretirebecauseallmyjointsweresodamagedfromthedisease.Doctorsrecommended knee replacement surgery on both knees because I have nocartilageinmyknees.MasterShadidaSoulTransplantformykneestoreplacethesoulsofmyknees.Iimmediatelyfeltbetter.PriortomeetingMasterSha,mylifewasverylimited.IcouldnotgogroceryshoppingIcouldstandforonlyaboutfifteenminutesbeforeIwouldhavetositdown.ThedayafterIreceivedtheSoulTransplant,myhusbandandIspentalldaysightseeinginNewYorkCity.Iwalkedallover,sittingdownonlytoeatlunch.Myhusbandfinallyhadtosayslowdown!Ijustwantedtokeepgoing.Threeweekslater,weattendedaweddingandIdancedinhealsforaboutthreehourswithoutkneepain!MylupuswentintoremissionthreeyearsagoandnowIhavenolimitationsatall.DianeG.Salem,Oregon,U.S.A. Dr.Sha’stechniquesawakenthehealingpoweralreadypresentinallsentientbeings, empowering them by placing their well-being directly in their ownhands.Hisexplanationofhowenergyandmessagelinkconsciousness,mind,body,andspiritformsadynamicinformationnetworkinlanguagethatiseasytounderstandand,moreimportant,toapply.Dr.Sha’smessagethatSoulPowerisapplicabletoeveryaspectoflifemakesitpossibleforaspiringpractitionerstohaveconfidencethattheycansuccessfullynavigatethechallengesoftwenty-first-centuryliving.

Dr.ShaiscomingtoHawaiithisSeptemberjoinhimforeventsinHonolulu,MauiandtheBigIsland.Fordetailscontact808-988-8090orwrite

[email protected]@drsha.com

EDITOR’S REVIEW for 2014

11th Annual Kaua‘i Wellness Expo January 24-25, 2015

Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, LihueFeaturing Speakers, Exhibitors and

Mauli Ola Hawaii - Hawaiian Health Symposium! Kaua‘i’s Health and Wellness Community comes together

for weekend of sharing and learning more about living a healthy and balanced life.

bOOtH SpACE And SpOnSOrSHipS AvAiLAbLE!

For more information call: Oahu (808) 923-2170

[email protected] Kaua‘i (808) 652-4328

[email protected]

registration forms available at

www.hawaiisinspiration.com



What is Sleep Apnea?By Dennis T. Nagata, DDS

Sleep apnea is a very common condition that causes you to stop breathing while you sleep. Usually, people with sleep apnea stop breathing for ten seconds or more many times during the night. During these periods, your body senses that it is running out of oxygen and it will try to compensate by quickening its pulse, raising your blood pressure, and even waking you to try to find oxygen.

Snoring is a common symptom, often noticed by loved ones. If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to dangerous health conditions. Therefore, it is crucial that you seek treatment from a sleep apnea dentist and a sleep apnea trained doctor as soon as possible.What Happens in Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea causes you to continually wake up throughout the night. Typically, you do not rouse completely and do not remember that you were constantly waking. In obstructive sleep apnea, the soft tissue at the back of your throat collapses, blocking your airway. As a result, less oxygen reaches your brain. When your brain senses the lack of oxygen, it rouses you from sleep so that you can resume proper breathing. After you fall back asleep, your mouth and jaw relax again, allowing your airway to become blocked, and the process starts all over.Sleep Apnea Health Risks If the brain fog, irritability, and generally diminished quality of life you are experiencing due to sleep apnea are not enough to motivate you, you should know that you can eventually develop serious and even fatal health problems including:

Stroke • Heart attack • Diabetes • Obesity Hypertension Fibromyalgia • Acid reflux •

Loss of libido • Impotence Short-term memory loss

Sleep Apnea TreatmentsHonolulu Dentist Dr. Dennis Nagata offers:

• Oral appliance therapy • • Nightlase laser therapy •

If you, your child, or your partner shows signs of sleep apnea or sleep deprivation, please contact Dr Dennis Nagata’s office at (808)526-0670 for an appointment.

A Pioneer of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hawaii

by Shani Momi Odo

What possesses a woman from Missouri to learn one of the most difficult languages in the world and make the long trek to live in a foreign land to learn one of the oldest and most mysterious systems of medicine? Christina Kapothanasis was first drawn to Oriental medicine while seeking a cure to her mother’s chronic bronchitis. All the steroids and antibiotics were medicating, but not CURING, her mother’s illness. While “treating” her bronchitis, the prescribed steroids and antibiotics did not provide a cure-- they sought a second opinion. They tried various alternative medical therapies. Finally, she met a person that changed the direction of her life forever, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Only the combination of herbs and acupuncture (in addition to their healthy diet) cured her mother of an ailment she had been unable to shake for over a decade. At that point, Christina found her calling and followed it.

She proceeded to learn to speak Chinese Mandarin at Washington University in St. Louis and graduated Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at the top of her class. This entitled her to a prestigious full scholarship to attend Taipei Normal University. As fate would have it, she connected with a person that would help her to obtain an apprenticeship under the highly esteemed Dr. Li Zheng Yu to learn Chinese Medicine, and was immediately immersed in the clinical side of Chinese Medicine. Desiring to solidify and strengthen her educational foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

(TCM), she was required to test in Chinese language proficiency before being allowed to apply as a student to the renowned Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she attended 5 years of integrative medicine studies and graduated in the top of her class as an M.D. (China). She concluded with a residency at the prestigious Long Hua Hospital, which uses an Eastern-Western integrative health in a full-service hospital setting. Returning to the United States, she passed the NCCAOM board certification for acupuncture, herbs and bio-medicine and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturists Association (HOMAA), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the profession. All this in addition to working tirelessly in her clinic treating patients for everything from back pain to infertility. Her patients swear by her and ‘graduates’ of her ultra-personalized treatments say she has raised the bar on TCM by leaps and bounds. Not only by sharing her extensive knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, but adding her own “twist” of specialized dietary consult and food intolerance testing that she has found magnifies the beneficial results of her acupuncture and herbs ten-fold! As Kapothanasis explains, “It’s my goal to bring the integrative medicine model to the United States and make it more accessible to all, bringing the best of both worlds together!”

Learn more about Christina Kapothanasis L.Ac, Dipl.O.M. at www.chinesemedicineinfo.com or follow her TV show “Traditional Chinese Medicine” airing on Olelo (ch.54)

Saturdays at 4pm in Hawaii.

With his Aloha shirt, soulful eyes and signature thick, shoulder-length mane, one would never know by looking at 77 year-old Kauai resident Robert Heiman that’s he’s one of the most influential players in the multi-billion dollar skin care industry. Robert’s scientific breakthrough formulations were the very first in the skincare industry to actually IMPROVE skin at a molecular level. His accomplishments as founder and formulator/molecular biochemist for Epicuren Discovery Skincare have catapulted the brand to be one of the most-in demand skin care lines with an almost “cult-like” following. Years later and triumphant over a long battle with stomach cancer, Robert continues his passion for helping people achieve holistic wellness by creating breakthrough formulas for his line of personal products called Holocuren, which he helms from his Kauai office. He’s focused on developing products that encourage the total health and beauty of body, mind and spirit, and dedicated to using only organic and natural ingredients that radiate the divine power of nature. Robert says these ingredients can actually transform the health and vitality of the body’s cells. Recently, Robert put his 40 plus years of master formulation experience to work not in skincare, but hair care. He created a first-of-its-kind, all-natural hair growth line: Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner, Serum and Extreme Conditioner. These game-changer products help repair and renew the inner cortex and outer cuticle of hair, increasing hair density and elasticity at a molecular level. Signs of aging in hair include loss in strength, density, thickness, elasticity and shine. Robert researched thousands of hair products and found there was a need for products with quality ingredients that actually CHANGE hair. “These age-defying Holocuren products are the beginning of a new generation in anti-aging hair treatments. They are the perfect NATURAL solution for thinning hair, hair breakage, dull hair or for those who want their

hair to grow faster. There’s nothing else on the market that comes close to the quality of these products,” notes Robert. Holocuren’s Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Serum contain unique, natural and scientifically sophisticated ingredients such as Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, and Rosemary Leaf Extract to inhibit hair loss and promote growth, Keratin to strengthen and protect and Bee Propolis Extract and Hawaiian Kukui nut to treat damaged hair. But perhaps the most unique, cutting-edge ingredient is Hydrolyzed Capauxein™, a patented, natural extract from NON-GMO

corn, which was discovered through recent gene charting techniques in Europe and took over 10 years to perfect. This natural extract is shown to be one of the best growth stimulators in trial studies, and actually stimulates the genes in your hair to act more like the hair you had when you were younger. Equally impressive as what is IN this haircare line is what is NOT in it. Miracle Anti-Aging Shampoo, Conditioner, Serum and Extreme Conditioner are free of Sulfates, Parabens, Petrochemicals and Dioxane and are an alternative to hair care lines that contain oil and silicon coatings, which weigh hair down. Miracle Anti-Aging Hair care dramatically improves the strength and structure of hair at a molecular level, gives it a youthful appearance (thicker hair, more elastic hair) AND stimulates hair growth. “I’m so pleased to see testimonials come in from people who say this hair care line has dramatically changed their hair. One Hawaii resident

even called Miracle Anti-Aging hair care “The Fountain of Hair Youth.” Elizabeth Kraus, “The Anti-Aging Analyst,” is a skincare journalist/reporter with over 3

decades writing experience. Under Liz Kraus, she writes about the latest breakthroughs in skincare and longevity for the Los Angeles

Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/antiaging-in-los-angeles/liz-kraus) and also unites women over 40 with anti-aging tips and tricks at www.anti-age-arsenal.com.

Kauai Resident Robert Heiman IntroducesNEW, Natural Break-through Solution for

Thicker, Fuller, Younger-Looking HairBy Elizabeth Kraus, “The Anti-Aging Analyst”

If you need a “Hana mana” for your hair, Miracle Anti-Aging Hair care line can be purchased at www.holocuren.com, or at these fine island locations:

HAWAIIBare Beauty at The Lancers Salon

beauti goddess studioDr. Valerie Quijano

Salon Elan

MAUIThe Face Place

Simply Hair by Susie

KAUAIAlexander Day Spa at Kauai

Marriott Resort & Beach ClubBeauty Bar

Dolphin Touch Wellness CenterHealthy Hut

Living Foods MarketNorth Shore PharmacyPapaya’s Natural Foods

Vim N’ Vigor

OAHUHonu You Hawaiian Spa



GR3EN energy®: The Energy Drink Hero

by Alan Joaquin, Founder of FarmRoof® & GR3EN energy®/Father/Ocean Enthusiast

An energy drink hero? I know it sounds like an oxymoron. Call us crazy. Consultants did. But we believe it’s possible to energize responsibly with an organic superdrink powered by the hottest superfood on earth, kale. Nationally renowned Naturopathic Physician Dr. Laurie Steelsmith touts the benefits, saying “GR3EN energy® is void of the potentially unhealthy ingredients found in conventional energy drinks

like taurine, synthetic chemicals and artificial sweeteners. Kale, coconut water, and green tea are well-known for their health-promoting properties.” When it comes to the American diet, there are villains masquerading as healthier heroes and vice versa. It’s ironic, but the truth is GR3EN energy® (yes an energy drink) can be better for you than that high calorie, high sugar processed smoothie you like. Think sugar-free is a free pass? My wife did. Until she started experiencing stomach cramps worse than the contractions she had before our children were born. She cut out the sugar-free beverages and the cramps stopped. Don’t take my word for it. Documentaries like “Fed Up” and “Food Inc.” expose such dirty secrets of the American Food System. We made a conscious decision to power GR3EN energy® with purposeful ingredients, including 12 grams of organic cane sugar, the optimal amount to keep blood sugar levels from spiking and crashing. It’s chemistry 101. A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. Call a zero calorie, sugar free energy drink what it really is, stimulants in slick packaging. We have been called crazy before, back when we announced plans to grow organic food on rooftops. I am proud to say in 2011 we installed the world’s first USDA Certified Organic green roof. Today we celebrate creating the World’s first organic energy drink Powered by Kale! We’ll keep challenging the status quo, because look where it has gotten us. Diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer rates are all on the rise with no end in sight. Now, tell us who’s crazy.

Learn more about Gr3en Energy, where you can

buy it, and our mission at

gr3en.org


Aloha, and thank-you for allowing me the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Preston Brandt. I am a Spiritually awakening, well-rounded, fun-loving, easy going, down-to- earth guy with interests and experience in many fields. A musician, a songwriter, a world traveler, an aircraft maintenance technician,

a professional pilot and personal flight trainer with 27+ years of experience in both commercial and private aviation. With a lifelong passion for flying, I have focused on it for many years now, and on passing my flying skills on to others. I find myself in a unique position... One where I live in and am surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet, and having access to some nicely equipped

airplanes, where together we can both explore these islands, and get pretty much anywhere we would like to go quickly and conveniently, often with breathtaking views along the way. Several aircraft choices are available. Some are designed to get there fast, and some are better for flight training. Direct flights between places like Hana, Maui, and Hanapepe, Kauai are quick and easy. Dinner flights to Kahului or Honolulu and back in time for sunset are possible too. Travelers who enjoy this type of service are surprised at how easy and convenient it is to walk onto the ramp on their own schedule with friends or family, relax into their aircraft and fly quickly to their destination without the hassles of waiting lines, baggage checks, TSA screenings, limited liquids, layovers, leaving pets behind, and other inconveniences commonly associated with airline travel. Whether you’re traveling alone, or with a group of family or friends, there is likely an aircraft available that can meet your needs. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and flying with you and am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Aloha,Preston Brandt

[email protected]

Aircraft Network

Massage and Watsu Just for You

By Brenda Martin

Watsu or “WATer shiatSU”) is, at its simplest explanation, a floating massage. With the help of the therapist, you are floated and

stretched in a pool of 94-95 degree water. Your muscles are massaged. Energy pathways are opened and your whole body moved gently through the water. Try to imagine warm water enveloping your body like a glove, your body being moved through the water without any effort on your part, being held by loving arms and just letting go, allowing yourself to feel the freedom

of the movement. This is Watsu. The state of relaxation is dream like. Your body gets stretched and your spine gets opened in ways not possible in a table massage. It’s like a 3-D massage. The surreal experience that is Watsu transports the receiver deep in to themselves. When your eyes are closed and your ears are under water, you are in a place of complete silence, a place of deep healing. It is difficult to adequately describe a Watsu session. Each receiver’s experience will be based on their ability to completely let go and allow the water to transform the tension in the muscles, to allow their thoughts to be given over to the flow of movements. It is truly a unique experience. Most people find Watsu to be “blissfully relaxing.” I began my Watsu journey at the birthplace of Watsu at Harbin Hot Springs in California. First, as a receiver and then I became trained as a Watsu practitioner as approved by the World Wide Aquatic Bodywork Association. My pool is located on the island of Maui in Kihei. Sessions are available by appointment. For more information please visit my web site at www.watsuonmaui.com or call 808-269-4337. See you in the water!Oahu’s East shoreline enroute from Dillingham airfield to Lanai.

Making the ConnectionIn the Name of Aloha article in Spring 2014, missed photo caption: Kaluna Wong haumana of Mapuana de Silva

photo credit: Kihei de Silva



A German-Hawaiian Life for Lomi Lomi: The Story of Cornelia Miller and her ingenious invention

for healers on the move.

How can a woman from Germany become a Lomi Lomi therapist in Hawaii? “I think, I was born with a Hawaiian soul. It is here where I get in contact with my whole power and energy”, says Cornelia Miller, a mother of four, who was born and lives near Munich in Bavaria, Germany.

More than 12 years ago, she came to Hawaii for the first time with a strong determination: To learn traditional Hawaiian massage. “It was a calling”, she says. “I had no background whatsoever but I knew this is what I shoud do in life. I borrowed the money and sort of just jumped.” Today she is a sought after Lomi Lomi teacher in southern Germany, and a regular on the islands and she leads groups of stressed-out clients to the archipel to reload them with energy and introduce them to a more Hawaiian approach to life. “What I like most is to combine traditional Hawaiian healing as I have been tought by some of the great masters here with some western ideas, in order to address best what today’s stressed-out western people need most”. She also specializes in a massage technique that addresses scars in order to help ease pain and resulting other functional disorders and restore the natural flow of energy in ripped or torn tissue.Cornelia Miller gives seminars to those who want to learn more about how to heal scarred tissue. Cornelia Miller is also the inventor of the ingenious Tara Lima Massage Chair, an ultralight mobile Massage Chair she introduced earlier this year in the U.S. „In our fast-paced days, this is the perfect tool for all therapists, be it massage or beauty, who work with there clients on the move. Who wants or is able to travel with a big massage desk, after all?“, says Cornelia Miller who has vast experience with treatments given to clients while she was travelling. This new wooden chair for massage weighs only 8,8 lbs and is currently the lightest portable massage chair on the market. Variable elements for full body, head and foot massages, cosmetic or nail treatments make Tara Lima the ideal tool for a customized mobile wellness programme, e.g in airports or in the privacy of homes or hotel rooms. 100 % handcrafted in Germany. Patent pending.

Scar Clearing SeminarRestore blocked energy ow in scarred tissue for better cosmetic

results and improved sensibility.Seminars for November 2014:

Saturday & Sunday - November 22 - 23Tuesday & Wednesday - November 25 - 26

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - November 28 - 30All times are 9 am - 6pm in Princeville, Kauai

More info for seminars on Maui and Big Island available at [email protected]

Seminar or workshop on the Tara Lima Massage Chair...

Contact Tara Lima’s InventorCornelia Miller at (808) 269-6967

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The Dental Amalgam(Silver-Mercury) Controversy

By Dennis T. Nagata, DDS

The Dental Amalgam ( S i l v e r - M e r c u r y ) controversy refers to the CONFLICTING views over the use of amalgam as a filling material because it contains mercury. Exposure to mercury is said to be a potential cause of chronic illnesses, autoimmune

disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease), birth defects, oral lesions, and mental disorders. While scientists agree that Dental Amalgam fillings leach mercury into the mouth, studies vary widely whether such amount presents significant health risks. Despite these concerns, dental amalgam is approved for use in the US and in most countries. Norway, Denmark and Sweden are noted exceptions. The Swedish Amalgam ban is for both environmental and health issues. Danish officials indicate banning amalgam is also because composites have now become a more effective restorative material. At Dr. Dennis Nagata’s office we believe this outdated material can possibly affect one’s overall health. We use a specific program for mercury filling removal to ensure the best result for your overall health. This involves using a rubber dam, medical air, Hepar filter exhaust (to capture the mercury vapors) and nasal oxygen inhalers while removing these fillings. One should be aware that Amalgam expands and contracts in a wet environment, thus causing micro fractures and eventual fracture of the dental enamel. Dr. Nagata uses advanced biocompatible ceramic and resins that come close to the properties of dental enamel and when bonded properly, they make the tooth stronger! Dr. Nagata also uses the CEREC one-visit method (www. CEREC. com) to restore the tooth once the Mercury Amalgam is removed. This method of restoration is quick and comfortable. The patient will be fitted with a permanent crown during that same visit.

For details of Dr. Nagata’s Amalgam removal protocol,

please call our office at (808)526-0670 for a free brochure. Or visit us online at

www.SmilePower.net


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Another season has concluded and our students at the Golden Lotus are ready to join the healing arts community as professionals. With the breath of summer breezes and some time off, we are preparing for our 4th massage licensing class (see

AD in this issue). It is an honor to share here what our students have to say about the program: “GLS is more than just a massage program, it is a holistic way of integrating massage, bodywork and self care along with a tremendous amount of learning into life. The end result of a new career is life changing, not to mention the wonderful friends and colleagues whom I have met and numerous internal hurdles I have softened into and learned from during this short 9-month program. It’s like birthing a whole new me! The teachers are passionate, cutting edge and always available for support and guidance. Thank you Golden lotus!” Christi “My experience at the Golden Lotus was so special. At a very expansive time in my life, I felt fully supported in my personal growth. Rod, Isabelle and Eana provided a foundation of acceptance, patience and love, upon which I am able to reach towards my greatest potential and become the passionate massage therapist I aspire to be. They set a stellar example and the things I took from this program will not only help me with my career but with life in general. I am truly thankful and proud to say I’m a Golden Lotus massage school alumni.” Jessica We extend again our appreciation to the Kauai community, kamaina and visitor alike for the support and enjoyment you bring to our weekly schedule, special events and workshops and student massage clinic. Call 808-823-9810 for information

Restoring the Divine Feminine By Mirabai Devi

The Earth is undergoing a giant change. As a Divine Mother, she is bringing her children – humanity – along with her through this change. Humanity has the choice now to awaken into Unity Consciousness with the powerful frequencies that are coming into the planet. Since March of 2011, we have been offered new choices that have been made readily available. These

are to move away from suffering, pain, and separation, and to choose Divine Love, Unity, and Oneness. For the Earth to awaken, the Divine Feminine needs to be restored. Restoration of the Divine Feminine is crucial at this time, as it is about opening our hearts and allowing our human self to receive Divine guidance. It is not a luxury, but an urgent necessity that She is honored, and that Her qualities are developed in both men and women to help bring about global peace and balance. Divine qualities within include nurturing, unconditional love, kindness, compassion, supportiveness, path of self-love, generosity, creativity, Divine Grace, power of manifestation, protection for all of her children, Divine Love, and an all transforming power. Of these qualities, the one that is at the forefront is Divine Love. Without Divine Love and compassion, we would all cease to exist. Mirabai Devi is one of the foremost leaders in the modern world today in the movement of restoring the Divine Feminine on the planet. Her Light Transmissions have transformed the lives of millions of people around the world.

Mirabai Devi resides on Kauai, Hawaii. www.mirabaidevi.org Several websites worth visiting for mantras and prayers are: www.sanskritmantra.com, www.howardwills.org,

and www.mirabaidevi.org For details, call at (760) 216-1029. For forgiveness prayers, visit mirabaidevi.com



In a world-view, through a lens not often spoken about nor allowed, by the Orwellian double-speak and thought-control elite consensus, one may entertain the idea of Global Population Reduction as a geopolitical fact. The late Prince Bernhard, and his colleague Prince Phillip of the English royal family of the once identified “World

Wild Life Fund,” advocated the reduction of world population often by unimaginably amazing means—GMO, atrazine and glyphosate, planned parenthood and condoms, to name a few. In this pogrom of oligarchical elite internationalists, the eventual goal is to secure human population below 1B ostensibly to save mother Earth. One of the means to do this is over drugging our youth—as happened in the dental office in Kailua Town, island of O’ahu, of the three year old who subsequently passed away. A second is the preoccupation with prescription drugs for any sign or symptom for any age human; and, a third the termination of life of our elders on a cost-benefit ration, death panels. This is not only so with Affordable Health Care Act (Obama Care) but with the recent disclosures of a “veterans waiting lists for treatment” with the VA Hospitals. Another more-subtle means is unneeded hospitalizations and surgeries. It is common knowledge that to maintain your health, while somewhat out of sorts, one best avoid the hospitals since they are the most toxic places with myriads of microorganisms, some of which are not treatable with or current array of antibiotics—superbug resistance. In dental surgery we (I do not!) advocate, unlike our medical colleagues, the retention of gangrenous tissues within the oral cavity. You may know them as “root canals.” Controversy abounded 100 years ago about these “root cadaver-canals” but that was swept under the rug of dental history, about 1945. Well evidenced now is the oral-systemic relationship to arthritic conditions and pain, “oral sepsis.” One hundred years ago, however, we did not have so-called modern dental implants and their open wounds inviting infection. I liken them to stakes being driven into the jaws, being hit with poisoned arrows. A known fact is that 80% of these dental implants are immediately attended with “peri-implant mucositis,” pain, swelling, similar to “gingivitis,” or “periodontitis.” Periodontal medicine now encompasses both periodontal disease and per-implant disease—infected open wounds.

Orthopedic surgeons, with whom I associate, often remark to me about the blackness and cheese like quality of the bone of the spinal column when they enter a year later to retrieve these rusted titanium screws, exactly the same as dental implants. My experience is the same! Unlike the orthopedic surgeons, I send tissue samples routinely to Queen’s Medical Center for histo-pathologicial review and get reports back such as, “present are marked acute/chronic inflammation, fibrosis, granulation tissue, reactive bone, necrotic (dead) bone, cysts, odontogenic tumors, non-suppurative condensing osteitis, abscesses with actinomyces,” (a gram negative fungal-bacteria which produces pus in the body—like candida). My over 30 years of clinical scientific research has 240 samples that verify the above conditions around root canal teeth and dental implants. Google “Endo-Endotoxemia: Our Current Dilemma” or look for the work of Weston Price, DDS or George Meinigs’ book “Root Canal Cover-up Exposed.” Why are so many of us in our early years—30 through 50s—and especially 60s, 70s, and 80s chronically ill? Why are so many of us facing an early death or debilitation? Have we ever considered the “Controversy” regarding certain depopulation policies of Oligarchy that trickle down to dental or medical education? Why do you shake your head? Have you looked into this? 1984 by Orwell is true today! Especially those who say, without research or inquiry, “give me a break…you’ve got to be kidding us doc.” No I ain’t! To dispel doubt, I suggest you visit the web sites of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the Holistic Dental Association, or the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Here you will be immersed in informational-awareness you’ll not get from your local doctor. I have no doubt about this pogrom, having been in the profession for 50 years. In June I’ll attend an international conference centered on the maintenance of dental implants titled, “Implant Complications and Management,” and, “Current Approaches in Correcting Soft Tissue Loss, Infections and Deformities Around Implants” at my alma mater, Michigan. These words speak well for where we are in this new technology!

Be Well, Live Well, Smile Well. RS Carlson DDS Bio-Logical Dental Care Kahala Mall, Island of O‘ahu 808-735-0282

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Controversy? Not For Me!By Ronald Carlson, DDS

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Mokichi Okada (1882-1955) is the visionary whose lifestyle, passion, and teachings became the founding inspiration for the international organization that continues to perpetuate his philosophy,concepts, and plans, open to everyone regardless of differences in religion, nationality,

and ethnicity. Through years of research, practice, and outreach, Okada consummated personal philosophies of holistic living, synthesizing health, natural foods, arts and culture. Okada’s foundation for holistic living continues to positively affect thousands of lives every day. The Mokichi Okada Association of Hawai‘i was established in April 2009 in Honolulu. MOA Hawai‘i is a local chapter of MOA international, with offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawai‘i. MOA Hawai‘i has been fortunate to receive generous support from Toho No Hikari, the community and the ever-growing MOA Hawai‘i ‘ohana. MOA Hawai‘i’s mission is to create a “New Civilization” where the safety and longevity of human life is ensured. The vehicle to accomplish this is creating “Families Filled with Beauty” by inspiring individuals to be spiritually and physically healthy through the promotion of the Okada Health and Wellness Program and its Healthy Life Network.

Okada Health and Wellness Program (OHWP) Includes:

Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT) – A form of Bio-field TherapyArt and Culture Program – Healing Through BeautyNature Farming and Natural Foods – Healing Through Natural Foods In addition to the OHWP the physicians from the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) provides Holistic Pediatric, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Music Therapy, Nutrition . Other therapists in Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Bowenwork and Oncology Esthetics are also available.

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A NEW ME:WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY WITH doTERRA

By Camille L.Crowley

doTerra is the “Gift of the Earth”. It is a variety of essential oils and wellness products that everyone should have in their home. It is unique because there are over 68 oils and

blends. The oils are Certified-Pure-Therapeutic-Grade (CPTG) and can be used for any health concerns you have. One of my health concerns was being overweight. My loss journey began in July, 2013, when I weighed 240+ lbs. I was obese. Add to my weight that I was a type-1 diabetic with high blood pressure and a history of depression. I’m not a very active person and my life seemed to be “just getting by”. My chronic pain and medication dependency made me believe there was no way to get better. Then I found doTerra and began to use my oils for weight loss. You may be asking “Is there a magic formula for weight loss”? The recipe is using some key doTerra products such as Slim N Sassy Metabolic Blend (contains Peppermint, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, and Ginger). It curbs your appetite, aids in weight loss, and gives you natural energy without stimulants. It stabilizes your mood, but I found that it also stabilized my blood sugars. doTerra can be used Aromatically, Internally, or Topically. I use it daily along with drinking water enhanced by citrus essential oils (lemon, lime, grapefruit). Consistency is key! I know that these oils are all natural and they go right into my cells. In my journey, I learned to initially set small goals each week. I found activities that I enjoy and make me happy. My initial challenge was exercise for 30 minutes/day, 3 days/week. I gradually increased that to 4 days/week and 60 minutes/day. My blood pressure is now normal and I am motivating others to be healthy too. I’m still getting used to being called “skinny”. I tell

others that I’m just trying to be healthy and I’m still on my journey. I now weigh 180lbs and looking forward to losing my next 47lbs. “Come join me on your journey”.

For more information: Call (808)443-9427 or email [email protected]

Blessings, Camille L. Crowley Independent Product Consultant


Walking the Shamans’ Path

by Hank Wesselman PhD. Those visionaries on the shamans’ path are all involved in the conscious teaching that comes from our mother planet, the Earth. This means that in receiving this teaching, we interact with the Whole. This Whole is what the Hawaiian elder Hale Makua called Papahanaumoku (literally Papa--the Earth, hanau--who gives birth to, moku --the islands). Makua was a kahuna mystic and mystics know that this Earth is conscious and sentient. It has a physical presence, a means of processing information, and a commitment to a divine path. It has a purpose and mystics discover through direct experience, that the Earth, in turn, is taught by the collective energetic streaming of the Life Force --Te Mauri Ora, just as we are. Through mystical experience, we come to value our experience of the physical plane of existence and our ability to see it for what it is—transient and ever changing. When we consciously form our thoughts into intentions devoted to goodness and our intentions into appropriate actions, this allows us to live life to our fullest capacity, existing for our own greatest good as well as for the greatest good of the Whole. And it is in this positive polarity that we may turn toward the spirit teachers, toward those Higher Organizing Intelligences who will help us grow into our full and complete magnificence. It is in this way that we can experience the joy of being in service to each other and to the World Soul; it is in this way that we may become what Hale Makua called ‘navigators of light.’ This is the path upon which we chose to walk when we came into this life—the same path upon which we may choose to continue into the next cycle of ages and out toward the distant, dusty horizons of the unknown. And it is there, just there, that we often find ourselves in very good company indeed.

Hank Wesselman PhD. is an anthropologist and the author of eight books on shamanism including his Spiritwalker Trilogy, the award-winning Awakening to the Spirit World (with Sandra Ingerman) and the Bowl of Light. Visit

his site: www.sharedwisdom.com

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