KŪ VIBES Newsletter

Your guide to living authentically and mindfully, with focused insights and tips delivered every Thursday.

KŪ THOUGHT "Create space outside yourself to create space within." KŪ REFLECTION Our minds seem to be constantly pulled in different directions. But think about what happens to your body when you take a moment to reconnect with your Hā, your breath. Take a deep breath now. That was a moment o...

Apr 17, 2025

Embracing Mahalo

KŪ THOUGHT "Mahalo opens the door to abundance." KŪ REFLECTION "Mahalo i ka mea loaʻa" – Be grateful for what you have In moments of stress, I used to forget all the good things in my life. But I found that mahalo changes everything. By taking a moment each day to appreciate what I have, my pers...

Nov 22, 2024

Finding Purpose in the Process

KŪ THOUGHT "The journey matters as much as the destination." KŪ REFLECTION "I ka wā ma mua, ka wā ma hope" – The future is in the past. Sometimes we become so focused on our goals that we overlook the value of the journey. I used to rush toward the finish line, but I realized that some of the gr...

Nov 14, 2024

The Strength of Self-Belief

KŪ THOUGHT "Believe in yourself, and you’ll go farther than you think." KŪ REFLECTION "Ma ka hana ka ʻike" – In doing, one learns. There were times when self-doubt held me back, convincing me that my goals were out of reach. But I discovered that believing in myself was the first step to progres...

Nov 07, 2024

Power of Consistency

KŪ THOUGHT "Consistency is the foundation of success." KŪ REFLECTION "Ua ola loko i ke aloha" – Love gives life within. Just like love is nurtured by consistency, success thrives on small, repeated actions. I used to underestimate the power of daily habits. But after committing to small consiste...

Oct 31, 2024

Dealing with Obstacles

KŪ THOUGHT "Growth comes from embracing challenges." KŪ REFLECTION “Lawe i ka maʻalea a kuʻonoʻono. Take wisdom and make it deep.” Challenges are not obstacles; they are opportunities to learn and grow. There was a time when I avoided difficult tasks, fearing failure. But I realized that strugg...

Oct 24, 2024

Patience in Progress

KŪ THOUGHT "Patience is key to growth." KŪ REFLECTION "He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka" – The land is chief, man is its servant. Nature teaches us patience. A tree doesn't grow overnight; it takes years of slow and steady growth. Likewise, progress requires patience and time. I used to rus...

Oct 17, 2024

The Power of Small Steps

KŪ THOUGHT "Small steps lead to big changes." KŪ REFLECTION "ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia" – No task is too big when done together. There was a time when I was overwhelmed by the enormity of my goals. I wanted to make drastic changes but kept falling short. One day, I focused on taking one small s...

Oct 10, 2024

Courage in Vulnerability

KŪ THOUGHT "Vulnerability is the birthplace of courage." KŪ REFLECTION "I ka nānā no a ʻike." – By observing, one learns. When I started to be asked to speak to organizations on health and well-being, my talks were very surface-level. I thought I had to have everything figured out and the las...

Oct 03, 2024

Finding Balance in Chaos

KŪ THOUGHT "Balance is not something you find; it's something you create." KŪ REFLECTION "He lei poina ʻole ke keiki" – A beloved child is a lei never forgotten. There was a time when everything felt out of control—work, family, personal goals. I felt like I was juggling too much, but instead ...

Sep 26, 2024

The Power of Resilience

KŪ THOUGHT "Resilience isn’t about never falling; it’s about rising every time you do." Authentic communication means expressing ourselves honestly and sharing our true thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or rejection. It also involves active listening—fully hearing and understanding...

Sep 19, 2024

Building Stronger Connections

KŪ THOUGHT "Strong pilina, relationships, are built on authentic communication." Authentic communication means expressing ourselves honestly and sharing our true thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or rejection. It also involves active listening—fully hearing and understanding the ot...

Sep 12, 2024

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