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CRE8 Magazine is a biannual online publication highlighting individuals, artists and businesses that embody the spirit of creativity, ingenuity and passion!TRANSCRIPT
NO1ISSUE
FALL/WINTER 2012
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ISSUEO N E
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Amity MasonPhotography
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Beauty By NatureBy Lani Morris
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Assemblage -The Delicate Art Of Hoarding By J. Stephens
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Journeys -Northern France By Ron Green
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Recycle Reuse -Tips From The Hermit Crab By Larissa Treese
Inspired Tastebuds -Brussels Sprouts By Larissa Treese
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Motivation -Manifesting Motivation By Lani Morris
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The Shift -Year of Power 2012 By Lani Morris
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Kevin OmuroSculpture
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Romeo TomeiPaintings
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Maui Woodworker -Jon Ashley of JAshley Creations
By Rachel Albion
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The Power Of The Pepper -Creating Adoboloco
By Mitchell Tipton
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Shaping The Future -The Story of Maui Skimmers
By Mitchell Tipton
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CRE8 Magazine is a quarter ly onl ine publ icat ion
highl ight ing individuals , ar t ists and businesses that
embody the spir i t of creativ i ty,
ingenuity and pass ion!
WE HOPE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE
OUR READERS TO CREATE.
Our fi r st i ssue is dedicated to
Patr icia Stephens , Mother and Fr iend.
I love you Mom, thank you for always
bel ieving in me and inspir ing me!
You wi l l forever be missed!
MISSIONs t a t e m e n t
Patr icia Stephens , Mother and Fr iend.
I love you Mom, thank you for always
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From the Editor...In the spirit of our guiding principle to “Inspire, Motivate and Create” I’d like to
welcome you to the premiere issue of CRE8 Magazine! We are so happy and
excited to bring you some of the people, stories and images that captivate
our senses and amaze us with their creativity. This long-awaited moment could
never have come without the hard work and dedication of a multi-talented,
energetic, amazing and fun-loving staff. A million thanks and congratulations
goes out to everyone who helped make this labor of love a reality. So now we
invite you, our readers, to come with us on a creative journey in this, our first issue
of many to come.
Open your mind. Be inspired. Be motivated. CRE8.
Russell CarbonellEditor-In-Chief
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PUBLISHERUnique Ar t Hawai i Inc.UniqueArtHawai i .com
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFRussel l Carbonel lrustycarbs@gmail .com
CREATIVE DIRECTORJennifer Stephensjennifer@uniquearthawai i .com
STAFF WRITERSMitchel l T iptonLar issa Treese
ARTIST: Jennifer J StephensJenniferJStephens .com
“Chain L ink”16” x 20”
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Larissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and “chef “ to friends and family. She’s worked in animal husbandry for over 12 years and is currently working at Maui
Ocean Center as the Head Aquarist and Project Coordinator for Beach Clean-Ups.Larissa lives on Maui with her husband, two dogs and turtle.
Mitchell Tipton is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science. Mitchell
currently lives in Maui where he is enjoying expanding on his personal interests and passions.
Lani is a Holistic Esthetician at Maui’s top resorts including The Four Seasons, and Spa Helani, a heavenly spa by Westin at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. You can also visit her at her practice Beauty By Nature, where she offers a variety
of different modalities. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops.
Josh Eacrett is a writer and musician with a Bachelor’s degree inEnglish Literature from Western Washington University in Bellingham,
WA. He is currently in transition from Lake Stevens, WA to Boston, MA,where he plans to work, write, and play music for the foreseeable future.
Ron Green is the founder and CEO of Liberty Synergistics, Inc. Liberty has two divisions, its distribution division, Liberty Photo Products, supplies some of America’s largest retailers.
Its personalization and fulfillment brand, iVoke, puts images on many retail products. It has served the imaging industry for over 28 years. Ron enjoys wines of the world, epicurean
adventures, travel, surfing, baseball and is a published travel writer.
Larissa TreeseHead Aquarist - Maui Ocean Center
Mitchell TiptonWriter
Lani MorrisBeauty Editor and Advisor/ Holistic Esthetician
Josh EacrettWriter
Ron GreenCEO - Liberty Synergistics, Inc.
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BEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFULBEAUT IFUL
It’s nothing to be seen on the covers of magazines,there they dance like a shimmering mirage.Somehow asked to dance on tip toe The line between innocence and damnation.
NoIt is…… Raw. Visceral.
Something spat out of the bud of a flower,Screaming ecstatic agony,Writhing in a pool of salt and sweat,Rolling caked in muddy filth—The skin of the earth,To be baked on the body like a crackling plaster.
It can be traced From the top of the arched eyebrowTo the dented dimple that marks the endOf a playfully curved smirk.
Flexed in all of its power,Like the muscles of the lower back, straining to bear the weight ofhips, bones, slick skin.Arching to bring the buttons of the belly to be snapped together like those of a coat.Tips of fingers digging into the back
It is the recognitionIn the lock of a gaze.Hers are the hawk with the murderous eyeSplitting a scream as she drops from the sky. I Flee squealing through the field,a filthy rat, a misguided will to survive.
The panic is natural, instinctual,But not to be believed. Because I know if there is one fate that I would have,It would be to spend my dying moments,Bubbling deep In the pit of her stomach.
By Josh Eacrett
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ISSUEO N E
“Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.”
-Albert Einstein
inspire
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PA S S I O NFLOWER
INSPIRATION
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PASS IF LORA EDUL IS - PASS ION FLOWER
Photography By Amity Mason
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Born and raised on the island of Maui, Hawaii, Amity found her true passion in art. She left the islands after high school to pursue her artistic dreams, majoring in ceramic arts at Alfred University in upstate New York. Other mediums such as metal sculpture and glassblowing became part of her broadening studies. Amity decided to take a photography class in order to document her ceramic and sculptural pieces, but soon discovered that her enjoyment and natural ability with a camera would be the catalyst for an artistic awakening.
She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, and since that time has been photographing anything and everything that inspires her.
www.AmityMason.com
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PI’IKEA KARLENp h o t o g ra p h y
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WOODWORKERJon Ashley of JAshley Creations
Written By: Rachel Albion
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inspiration |ˌinspəˈrā sh ən|noun
1 the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative : Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration | the history of fashion has provided designers with invaluable inspiration.
• the quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something : a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display.
• a person or thing that stimulates in this way : he is an inspiration to everyone.• a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea : then I had an inspiration.
My computer’s dictionary defines inspiration as: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative.
I kept this in mind as I sat down with Jon Ashley, a local woodworker and artist based in Haiku. He works from home in his converted garage shop, dividing his time between production, sales and promotion while raising his four children as a single father.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS?
My father was a professional commercial photographer and a carpenter on the weekends. I grew up work-ing with him in both the studio and the field, alternating between photographer’s assistant and carpenter depending on the day. This upbringing kept my creative eye open while helping to give me technical skills and the joy of working with my hands.
In 2010 Jon had a life change that found him with custody of his four kids. Having to juggle work with car-ing for four young ones, his hobby became a full fledged business. By working out of the home he is able to keep both going, but sometimes the balance between the two can be difficult. He is quick to add “The kids are my best supporters and always cheer on new pieces, plus they help out with sanding and finishing the chopsticks.”
WHAT’S YOUR CREATIVE BACKGROUND?
I was blessed with very good art teachers from junior high through college. My high school offered photog-raphy and ceramics classes which I took repeatedly. The local junior college had a great arts department and I was able to study metal sculpting and film, which led me to the Academy of Art in San Francisco. I studied drawing and painting which I had never really explored. I think this really helped my sculptural work and expanded my ability to communicate my ideas.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Nature, music, light, art and artists. Nature has spent countless hours perfecting its shapes and processes making each one ideal for its purpose. I look for connections between these forms, like finding a fern’s spi-ral in a sunflower or a Conch shell. The potential for creatively capturing any of these constantly keeps me thinking of new shapes and designs. Jon says he is continually inspired and surprised by the wood itself. He picks up a spoon from a nearby table made from a rare piece of red canary wood, and points out how the grain follows the handle and flows through the bowl. “I collect wood that amazes me in its color, grain or shape. By the time a log reaches my shop it has already lived a lifetime or more...there is a lot of history wrapped up in that wood and I want to do it justice.”
Sometimes he lets the wood guide the process, other times working with a distinct design in mind. He spends time finding the right piece of wood to best fit the purpose, whether it’s a whale fluke sculpture or a spoon subjected to the rigors of daily kitchen use. “I try to test the limits of the wood to learn what it can do and to challenge my skills. The result is always more satisfying and original than making things just because they are easy to produce. Even the chopsticks are each shaped by hand, making each one unique.”
Jon finds great inspiration in exchanges with customers and friends, and makes customer service a priority. Peoples positive reactions and feedback combined with their special orders keep him going back to the shop. “When someone holds an item I’ve made and marvels at the wood grain or mentions how smooth the piece feels, it makes all of the time and effort worthwhile.” In an age of box stores, mass production and disposability, Jon is a craftsman making heirloom quality products one piece at a time.
To see more of Jon Ashley’s work visit his Etsy site at: www.etsy.com/shop/JashleyCreationsor on Maui at The Hui No’eau Gift Shop
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Sculpture by Kevin Omuro
INSPIRATION
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Kevin Omuro
I was raised in Wailuku at a time when Maui was small and quiet. This has stayed with me in my approach to my work. I enjoy very simple, or-ganic forms with basic design ele-ments. Sometimes they convey a thought and sometimes not. People often wonder what they are. I laugh and tell them they are whatever you want them to be. After all, it’s art!
Born Wailuku, MauiInformal study for the past 15 yearsExhibitions here and there.
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Specializing In All Aspects Of Stone and Tile Installation.
Free Estimates.
808.879.0635CoastlineStoneandTile.com
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INSPIRATION
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Golden Canopy
Acrylic/Gold Leaf/Resin on Canvas
55” x 96” x 3”
Various Works by Romeo Robert Tomei
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Elegance of Femininity
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas
66” x 48” x 3”
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Ravenclaw In Flight
Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Board
48” x 50” x 3” Tryptic
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Alternate Realities
Acrylic/Resin on Canvas
66” x 30” x 3” Diptych
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The Silver Swan
Acrylic/gold/silver leaf on canvas
72” X 48” X 3”
`The Silver Swan” By Orlando Gibbons [English madrigals]
Published in [1612]
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Natures Celebration
Acrylic/Resin on Canvas
32” x 56” x 3”
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With his endless, creative imagina-
tion, curious mind and the unflagging
encouragement from his parents,
Romeo’s artistic impulses received
nurture and care as he matured with
freedom and substance into the art-
ist he is, today.
“It was not at the universities or institu-
tions where I received special training,
but rather, in the progression of life’s
journey… To be out there on your own,
accepting the prompting’s and your
own messages, understanding the
true nature of freedom... not only in
life, but in the field of creative artistic
expression as well, that is life. That is my
apprenticeship.”
www.RomeoTomei.com
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‘Jewelry’ the exquisite adornment of fashionable women. ‘JERE’S’ well designed, well-executed settings give supreme elegance and importance to the Jewel; as is illustrated in the painting - “Elegance of Femininity”
We have been enchanted by Pearls for 6000 years, an everlasting statement of quality - as with ‘Gib-bon’s words from the 1600’s and the inspiration for the painting - “The Silver Swan”
Wailea Gateway Center
A Green Stone that may have fallen to earth 14 million years ago polished and adorned by women of Elegance and style today. The inspiration for the painting-“Moldavite”
FEATURED ARTISTRomeo Robert Tomei www.romeotomei.com
10 Wailea Gateway Place • Suite # B-105 • Kihei, Hawaii 96753808.879.1967 • www.jerediamonds.com • [email protected]
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TOMEI TOMEI DESIGN
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and high end residential design.
Timeless, unique artistic answers to design projects.
Refined elegant approach to each design that is classical, t imeless and never bor ing.
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“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.”
-Arthur C. Clarke
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The Power of the
CREATING ADOBOLOCO
What do penicillin, fireworks and Adoboloco have in
common? Well, for starters they are all products that were
created by accident; but while you might know about
penicillin and fireworks, you may not have heard about Adoboloco. Adoboloco literally
means crazy for adobo. Native to Spanish cuisine, adobo finds its roots in cultures all
around the world, most notably in the Philippines where it has been adopted as the
national dish. Adobo typically consists of chicken or pork marinated in soy sauce, vinegar,
and spices, which are slow-cooked together to create a delectable dish bursting with
flavor. Taking years to perfect his own recipe has paid off for Tim Parsons, the creator of
Adoboloco, who has been cooking the dish since he was twelve years old.
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Originally from Maui, but living in Bend, Oregon, Tim Parsons started an online blog
called adoboloco.com in the hope of posting and sharing different adobo recipes
from around the world. The blog had a fair amount of success and by 2010 Tim had
trademarked the name “Adoboloco”. The plan was to create a true Filipino-style sauce
that could be used by anyone looking to make a quick and easy pot of adobo. After
his early recipes failed to meet his expectations, Tim was left with the name Adoboloco
and no product.
The family moved back to Maui and Tim and his wife Summer decided to home-school
their three children. This allowed them the freedom to create and tend to a garden as
part of their curriculum. With their South Maui property primed for growing, the family
purchased four packets of jalapeno seeds and planted them densely, thinking that only
a few would grow. Needless to say,
Tim and his family miscalculated
the power of peppers, because
in the three months that followed,
hundreds of jalapenos sprouted
and were ready to be picked.
Not knowing what to do with all
the peppers, Tim used his knowl-
edge of adobo and excess of
jalapenos to create a hot sauce
by infusing jalapenos, apple cider
vinegar, garlic, and salt; a sauce
that resembled the preparation
of adobo but had a kick of loco
to it. Making the sauce in old
whiskey bottles and serving it in
left-over shoyu dispensers, it be-
came a household favorite and
soon Tim was bringing it to dinner
parties so his friends could try the
new concoction. The sauce was
an instant hit and every time Tim
and his family went out their friends begged for them to bring a bottle. Connecting the
dots, Tim realized the demand for his hot sauce and finally found a flavor worthy of the
name “Adoboloco”.
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With 17 years of graphic design experience, Tim crafted a unique label that captures
the essence of his passions: adobo, design, peppers, and the island lifestyle. However, it
wasn’t until Tim was featured on a popular online food blog that Adoboloco really took
off. A day after appearing on the blog, Tim received over 100 orders. Overwhelmed by
the overnight success, he had to post a two-week back order for Adoboloco on his web-
site. After working out the logistics of packing and shipping to ensure that the product
arrived safely, Adoboloco was finally being distributed to a wider market.
Now, two years after starting Adoboloco, Tim and his family offer three tasty flavors: Jala-
peno, Bangkok, and Habanero. And depending on the time of year you might be able
to catch one of their limited edition hot sauces such as Hamajang, made from smoked
ghost peppers, or their newly created Trinidad pepper Adoboloco. For those of you who
don’t know the Trinidad pepper has eclipsed the ghost pepper as the hottest pepper in
the world, which Tim and his family also grow in their back yard. Having tried four of the
five I can contest that Adoboloco is truly one of a kind, and with flavors that rival the likes
of Tabasco and Sriracha, it’s a must try.
As for Tim Parsons, the journey of creating Adoboloco has been it’s own reward. He says
“It’s been really cool accidently coming up with something, thinking it through, making
an idea happen, and getting feedback from people saying they love it. It reassures me
that I love what I’m doing. Adoboloco is my baby, watching it grow up and being able
to include my wife and kids has been just amazing.” Finding creativity in anything and ev-
erything he does, Adoboloco is no different. In fact Adoboloco is in essence a collage of
Tim Parson’s creativity coming to life. So next time you’re looking for a creative outlet look
no further than what’s in front of you, because if Tim has exemplified one thing, it’s that
creativity lives in all of us and is expressed in everything we do.
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For more information regarding Tim Parsons and Adoboloco please visit: www.adoboloco.com
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
By: Larissa Treese
What do you do when you’re just married, learning how to
cook, and your husband wants you to make something you’ve
never heard about? At the time, I called his father, who was a
chef (a skill that obviously wasn’t passed down!) The first time
I got the request to make brussels sprouts was an introduction
to a vegetable which comes with lots of varied and passionate
opinions. Maybe it’s because I was raised on canned corn and
frozen green beans, but it was love at first glance at the tiny lil’
cabbage-like veggies. The first way I was taught to cook brus-
sels sprouts was the easiest, although I’ve learned many ways
to grill, roast and saute these flavorful little heads. Sometimes
you want to keep it simple, while other times you want to add
a punch of flavor. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy brussels
sprouts, and always remember: YOU ARE THE COOK! Add or re-
move any ingredients to suit your palate!
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The Brussels sprout is a cultivar in the Gemmifera group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5Ð 4 cm (0.98Ð 1.6 in) in diameter and look like miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium and may have originated there.
Most of the United States production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where cool springs, mild summers and rich soil abounds and to a lesser degree on Long Island, New York.Total United States production is approximately 32,000 tons, with a value of $27 million. Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year.
The most common method of preparing Brussels sprouts for cooking begins with removal of the buds from the stalk. Any surplus stem is cut away and the surface leaves that are loosened by this cutting are peeled and discarded. Cooking methods include boiling, steaming and roasting; however, boiling results in significant loss of anticancer compounds. Overcooking them will render them grey and soft and they develop a strong flavor some dislike. - Wikipedia
Brussels Sprouts
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Boil 1 to 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts
Trim the stem and outer tough leaves
Using a knife, poke the stem with the tip to help them cook
quicker
Put them in a boiling pot of equal parts water and
chicken stock for 10 min.
You can also add some crushed garlic in the water
for extra flavor.
Strain and enjoy!
Grill 1 to 1 1/2 pounds brussels sproutsTrim the stem and outer tough leaves
Put them in a bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves minced,
salt & pepper and red pepper flakes (to your tasting)Mix thoroughly and put on skewers, leaving some room in between
each one to help them cook fasterPut on a medium high grill and cover Cook for 5-7 minFlip, cook for another 5-7 min
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ing better!!
1 to 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts
Trim the stem and outer tough leaves
Cut in half lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise
Saute in 3 tbsp butter until lighly golden
Add salt & pepper and 3 tbsp white wine
Cook for a few more minutes
Right before youÕ re ready to serve, spri
nkle everything with a little
lemon juice and zest
(I like to add red pepper flakes as well)
DonÕ t forget you can add them
to a seasonal pan of roasted
vegetables and they always
go great with crispy bacon
sprinkled on top!
Tips...
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Creative Beauty Tips by Beauty Editor and Advisor Lani Morris
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A Note On Self Care
Body Skin Therapy
Dry Brushing
There are people in our society that think caring for your skin and your body is time consuming, frivolous
and expensive. Well, I am here to prove them wrong! We try to meet our basic health needs daily: food,
water, rest, shower, exercise. Imagine how much better you would feel if you took the time in your daily
routine for some extra self-care? Put a facial mask on before computer time. Take a bath with scented
oils and candles. Keep a pumice stone in the shower for callused tired feet. Massage coconut oil in
your hair before shampooing to eliminate dry flaky scalp and build-up for lustrous shiny locks. Think of a
few things you could do daily to honor yourself and your body to give it the best care possible! It’s fun,
relaxing, makes you look AND feel great and is a commitment to self-care.
What you will need: A natural Bristled brush
(I like the ones from the health food store with the shorter, elbow shaped handles)
The SCOOP
By dry brushing your skin daily you stimulate your nerve endings and circulation, slough off an amazing
amount of dead skin (exfoliation) and stimulate your lymph glands. The benefits are astounding and
quickly noticeable. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and one of its main functions is to eliminate
toxins. If there is dead skin built up it minimizes this function. SO, It is extremely important to exfoliate your
body regularly. The benefits include, soft smooth skin with a rosy healthy glow,and it warms and wakes
up the entire body. Dry brushing daily for 3-5 minutes will release the same amount of toxins that you
would release in 20 minutes of cardio exercise! That’s incredible. Try this simple, short and sweet act that
gives powerful immediate results.
How to go about it:
Before the shower or bath, get naked and start brushing in small circular motions from the bottoms of
your feet up your body, always working TOWARD the heart. Spend extra time on the joints, and lymph
gland areas, inner thighs and underarms, and brush ENTIRE body. This awesome act of self care and
LOVE takes 3-5 minutes max. Try it for amazing glowing detoxified skin!!!
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Almond RoseCleanser or Mask
For Face and Body
Ingredients:
3 cups blanched almonds3 cups rose water
Preparation instructions:
Boil water (just enough to immerse almonds) Turn offAdd almonds and let sit 2 minutesstrain almondsPeel skin off by pinching them and discardBlend almonds and rose water in blender until a smooth paste
Batch yields-40 ouncesShelf Life: 7 - 10 days.
Must Keep Refrigerated
To Use:Apply 1/4 teaspoon to a damp warm water moistened face, 1 cup for full body
Work around very gently in small circular motionsRinse well with warm waterIf a more deep cleansing effect is desired, leave on for a few
minutes until it begins to dryThen re-wet and rinse well
TIP: For DRY dehydrated skin, mix coconut milk in the mixture until desired consistency.
Create Your Own....
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Beauty Editor and Advisor Lani MorrisBeauty By Nature
Holistic Esthetician Services
by natureBeauty
Lani has been studying natural health, healing, and skincare since 1988.
Throughout high school and college she has worked at many health
food stores, managing the health and wellness, body and skin care
departments. After hundreds of trainings on various topics in natural
health, Lani decided to study skin, and got her Holistic Esthetician
License in 2004. From there she has continued her journey in the natural
health and skin care industry. In 2004 she co-owned and operated a
Day Spa in Paia, called Thee Dae Spa. In 2005 she began her Luxury
Resort and Spa experience at The Four Seasons Manele Bay on Lanai. She has also worked at
The Westin Maui, The Kapalua Spa, and is currently practicing esthetics at The Four Seasons
Resort Maui, and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, Spa Helani. Lani is also an instructor
at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops. At her
own practice Beauty By Nature, she offers a variety of different treatments and modalities.
She specializes in Facials, Body Treatments, Waxing, The Queen Sweep, expert intimate male
waxing techniques, focusing on the male Brazilian, and other forms of manscaping. Brow and
Lash Beautifying, Makeup and skin care consultations, Hot Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, and,
advanced natural anti-aging therapy utilizing micro-current therapy, facial cupping, and the
most cutting edge, exclusive, researched anti aging product known to date, Nerium AD.
Lani uses only the highest quality products in all of her treatments. She features handcrafted skin
and body care custom made for Beauty By Nature from Lunaroma Aromatherapy Apothecary
in Burlington, Vermont.
To contact Lani for a consultation, or to make an appointment, please call 808-385-1082
email: [email protected] or you can visit her on facebook or her website at
skincarebylani.nerium.com
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Creating the Perfect Itinerary
By Ron Green
Northern France and The D-Day Beaches
May of this year, my wife and I toured the northern departments
of France. I set out to create a smooth travel itinerary that
allowed us to see the maximum amount of territory in just three
weeks. The trip travelled east at or near the northern most parts
of each department through Pays de Calais and Normandy,
and then we moved a bit south and into Brittany. We then went east
working our way through the southern regions of each department.
We began our trip by flying into London from Los Angeles for a two
night stay. This allowed us get our body clocks adjusted. Then we took
the “Chunnel” to Calais where we rented a car. It was a Peugeot and
was just right for us because the hatchback trunk lid hid our luggage
while we were travelling between the chateaux. We started to feel
French. We recommend using the GPS in your smart phone or printing
maps from viamichelin.com as the medieval road systems can be puz-
zling. Our first stop was the beautiful little village of Le Touque in Pays de
Calais, where we stayed at the old Westminster Hotel. We were there
for two days before we moved on to Normandy and the Chateau de
Sully in Bayeux. Bayeux is where the famous Bayeux Tapestry is housed.
This nearly 1,000-year old tapestry is a 59-scene step-by-step depic-
tion of the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest. It shows how King
Harold was defeated by William of Orange, now known as William the
Conqueror. This priceless masterpiece was done to show the mostly illit-
erate people what had happened so that they could understand and
accept the English defeat in the year 1066. It is not to be missed. From
Bayeux I recommend bringing back a bottle of 30 year old Calvados,
the apple brandy borne of this region of Normandy. After three days at
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Northern France and The D-Day Beaches
JourneysNorthern France
Chateau de SullyChateau de Locguenole Chateau la Cheneviere
Chateau de Sully we moved a short distance to Port
en Besson, where we luxuriated at the Chateau la
Cheneviere for four days. It was here where we hired
a toured guide for one of the days. John Flaherty,
an historian of Hand Maid Tours was outstanding
(www.handmaidtours.com). Without him we would
have missed so much symbolism at the cemeteries,
both British and American. We learned so much
because of his expertise. It is noteworthy to be re-
minded that if anyone thinks the French don’t ap-
preciate American sacrifices during the liberation
of France, they have never been to the American
museum and cemetery. From there we ventured
on to Mont St. Michelle. It is here we made a mis-
take by not having accommodations in place so
that we could spend more time exploring. This is-
land fortress is considered to be one of the won-
ders of the western world and the best example of
medieval architecture in the world. We did spend
enough time however to enjoy a great lunch and
climb almost to the top. We then made our way
to Chateau de Locguenole in Kervignac, Brittany.
We loved our top-floor apartment with its creaky
floors that only added to the charm. Here as in
the other places we took day trips to various little
villages seeking lunch, visiting the shops and talk-
ing to the people (or at least trying). One such vil-
lage that was noteworthy was Port Luis. Here we
visited the East India Company’s museum. After
three days at Chateau de Locguenole we moved
on to Hotel Bretesche in Missiallac. We rode bikes
as well as took day trips to other villages and en-
joyed the beautiful scenery. From here next on our
journey was the extraordinary village of Bagnoles
de L’Orne. We enjoyed views of the river Orne run-
ning through town, watching young lovers kissing
on park benches and all the birds looking for a
hand-out. After two days there in an apartment
overlooking a field of grazing cows, we moved on
continuing east until reaching the northeast city
of Lille and the old and venerable L’Hermitage
Gantois. Here we had trouble dropping off our car
in an almost hidden location. We mostly relaxed
at the hotel awaiting our next day train trip back
to London. It is very important to note that in all of
the places we stayed each and every chateaux’
restaurant was over the top outstanding and one
of the highlights of each venue. Many of the ho-
tel or chateau restaurants have been awarded
Michelin Rosettes.
We tried to cover our bases so that we didn’t have
to travel too many hours in between each desti-
nation. By keeping the distances short we weren’t
rushed and could fully enjoy each journey. This we
accomplished by the places and route we chose.
We recommend looking at the venues’ web site
and a travel agent can also offer helpful infor-
mation that you may need. I highly recommend
Andrew Harper, who can be reached at
www.AndrewHarper.com.
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The FutureSHAPING
The Roaring Twenties was an era characterized by immense social, economic, and political change. For the first time in the history of the United States, more people now lived in urban areas and metropolitan cities than in the countryside on farms. Caught somewhere in between was a coastal city located in southern California named Laguna Beach. With a struggling farming community, Laguna opened its beaches for tourism and by the 1920’s it was a cultural hub for artists, beachgoers, and innovators. With an influx of visitors to Laguna the need for lifeguards along the 19-mile stretch of beach became a priority. Eventually, lifeguard towers were established on sandy hills overlooking the majestic beach. Because of their need to travel long distances between towers, lifeguards began to craft wood boards to skim across the shallow water in order to reach their destination in the most efficient manner. Thus skimboarding was born.
By Mitchell Tipton
Inspired by surf culture and pushing the boundaries to catch perfect waves breaking on shore, the small yet tight-knit community of skimboarding has evolved this activity from a means to travel along the beach into a high-tech water sport. Although the construction of skimboards has seen vast improvements due to the advent of modern materials, the basic style of boards has not changed drastically over the years. In an industry dominated by cookie cutter boards made with uniform thickness from sheets of foam or wood, one man continually pushes the envelope of design innovation and craftsmanship. Brent Edwards of Maui Skimmers infuses his artistic energy and love for “skimming” to create some of the most unique, functional and personalized skimboards on the market.
During the summer of 1979 Judy Edwards made the pivotal decision to move herself and her two sons, Brent and Doug, to the Island of Maui, Hawaii from Victoria, British Columbia. Being avid skateboarders in Victoria, Brent and Doug knew little about skimboarding or the surf culture in Hawaii, but they had a knowledgeable understanding about surfboards and their shapes. Eager to learn, Brent, Doug, and Judy frequented the pristine beaches of Maui, and on one sunny day the family encountered a group of local boys skimming across the water on pieces of plywood. Fascinated by this, Brent saw an outlet that combined his love for skateboarding and his passion for surfing.
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Team Rider Kyle OlsonPhoto by sergiorio.com
When Brent took woodshop in high school he saw the perfect opportunity to take advantage of his surroundings. With access to power-tools and free wood he got busy in shop class pumping out skimboard after skimboard, some of which he started selling to friends. Even Brent’s teacher took notice of this and said “You’re going to have to make me something else; a cabinet, night stand, or table. Something. If you do that I’ll give you an A+, and then you can make all the skimboards you want.” Brent built the cabinet and right afterwards went back to making skimboards. To this day the cabinet remains in Brent’s shop where he shapes his boards. Having learned a great deal about shaping and the durability of boards in shop class, Brent found influence for his unique style of skimboards when visiting Kaanapali beach with his mother and brother. They saw a man skimming on a broken red surfboard with a reshaped tail and “killing it” as Brent recounts. Soon after, Brent hunted down an old surfboard and stripped it of its fiberglass to shape his first foam skimboard, which he finished a glossy red in honor of the man he saw that day on Kaanapali beach. Not knowing it then that this would be the beginning of his journey in starting Maui Skimmers, Brent Edwards followed his heart and started shaping foam skimboards in the crawl space below his mother’s house.
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Team Rider Clifford WengerPhoto by sergiorio.com
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Once Brent hit Big Beach, the premiere skim spot on Maui, with his innovative surfboard-like design, it was what he calls “Revolutionary”. He says that “Everyone who had their wood boards were just all bummed on their boards, and wanted to try that board.” So Brent did just that and let all the skimmers try his board. Everyone agreed that this was the best board that he’d built so far. The pristine nature of Big Beach, an expansive white sand beach on Maui’s south shore, is comprised of polished coral that form steep slopes and dive briskly underneath the surface of the water. This allows powerful ocean swells to come up and break right on shore. Equipped with added rocker at the front of the board and rounded side rails, Brent’s new design resembled a smaller, slightly thinner surfboard. This enabled Brent and the other riders to skim smoothly over the rippling water, plugging into the wave’s energy and turning with a quicker and more responsive feel than ever before. Knowing that he was on the right track, Brent was soon constructing more and more foam skimboards from old surfboards that other riders brought him. He kept honing his shaping skills and refining his board designs, adding his signature channels that are shaped into the bottom of the tail area for added holding power during turns. In the summer of 1986, Brent developed the idea to follow his passion for skimboarding by starting his company, Maui Skimmers.
With two new designs, one resembling a surfboard and the other being a flatter sheet board, Brent went from shop to shop as a salesman promoting his new high performance boards. Having landed a couple of local accounts, Brent delivered his first three skimboards to the old Lightning Bolt surf shop in Kahului, and before he could make it home there was already a message on his answering machine asking for more new boards because they had already sold out of the ones he’d just dropped off. Maui Skimmers was off to an epic start, and Brent knew he was on to something. It wasn’t just the surf shops that took notice, the skimmers of Maui finally had a skimboard they could call their own. Word of mouth got around and Brent soon had a steady stream of custom orders that has never stopped.
Brent and Maui Skimmers continued to flourish and grow into the company it is today. Over the years it has been a game of continuous research and development with designs, experimenting with team riders and focusing on feedback from customers. Always trying to improve, Brent absorbs as much information from the surf industry as a whole, combining surfboard design theories and graphic trends; he incorporates all aspects of the surf culture to create the best possible boards for his customers. Brent admits “It’s a continuous evolution, it’s awesome because I’m always learning and always getting feedback. People want to try different things as
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far as the shapes and that’s what keeps it fresh for me”. Customers come to Brent’s shop with different ideas of what they want for surfboards and for Brent this is “exciting because it’s something new and challenging” and in turn he applies this to his skimboard designs. Offering customized designs and artwork with face-to-face interactions with Brent allows customers to have a truly personalized and unique experience in creating a board that is second to none.
By listening to his heart and following his passion for skimboarding and the surf culture, Brent Edwards was able to turn a creative hobby into a successful and rewarding business. Maui Skimmers was a dream that came true through perseverance and hard work. It should stand as a testament to all to find what you love and to run with it, because in the end if you’re not doing what you love, you’re not following your heart. Seeing the smiling faces of his customers and the many skimmers at the beach ripping on his boards, Brent loves making products that bring so much fun and joy to so many. The happiness Brent sees in his customers’ eyes solidifies the love for his craft.
To learn more about Maui Skimmers, Brent Edwards, or to purchase a Maui Skimmer visit:www.MauiSkimmers.com
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“Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.”
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MANIFESTINGm o t i v a t i o nHave you ever experienced a time in your life where you have felt stuck,
uninspired, unmotivated or lazy? Are you the king or queen of procrastina-
tion, putting off tomorrow what you can do today? You are NOT alone!
I am here to help you try a simple, very effective way of getting your-
self out of your slump and into manifesting motivation for your life!
The first step is to set aside some quiet time for yourself to get clear and
focused. In order to manifest motivation you have to have a crystal clear
idea of what you want. To manifest great things you have to really FEEL
how it feels in your body, had you already aquired that which you are
seeking. FEEL yourself making those changes, and acquiring those things,
as if they are already there in your life. You envision it being different, and
you make it different.
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Do you truly know yourself? Who are you? What do you want? Answer these questions.
• Who is the most important person in your life and why?
• What is the one dream for your life which you most look forward to achieving?
• What is the most important thing in the world to you?
• In order, what are your three strongest interests?
• When do you feel inspired? Who and what contributes to your sense of inspiration? How does it feel when you are inspired?
• What are you loving the most in your life right now?
• What are you needing the most in your life right now?
As you get clear you will also want to visualize your dreams and goals. Long term and short
term, especially immediate life adjustments that can be BIG upgrades in your life. It can be
anything from a new job, or more satisfaction in a current one, a healthier relationship, travel,
more days off to spend time with yourself or your loved ones, a new car, a new home, starting a
new business, less stress, healthier physical or mental well being. Dream big! The sky is the limit.
Next you are going to sit and write it all down. While you make your lists you are setting your
intention clearly, and making an agreement and a commitment to yourself. Here’s how the
format works:
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SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Short Term Steps: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MENTAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Short Term Steps: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Short Term Steps: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Star Gazing
10” x 10” Collage
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Eye of the Beholder
16” x 24” Collage
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Did you notice how inspired and excited you got, just by taking the time to write it all down?
Now it’s time for appreciation and gratitude. Write down all the things in your life you are the
most grateful for! Take a close look at all the amazing things you ALREADY have, How far you’ve
come in your life, and where you are about to go! This is SO exciting!
After completing your manifesting motivation sheet you will keep it current for one month. Keep
it in a place where you see it regularly. Check your progress a few times throughout the month.
You will be amazed how quickly things will fall into place. You’ll begin to DO all the short term
steps you wrote down for yourself naturally!! All these little steps add up, and before you know it,
you have accomplished your goal.
You can also complete it with a friend. This way you help support each other and can give each
other reminders to keep yourselves on track. Meet regularly to update one another on your progress.
I’ve been manifesting motivation for years. It truly works! Here are a few of the things I’ve
accomplished!
• A very fulfilling career that is my life’s work and that I truly enjoy.
• A successful business with three of my dearest friends.
• A healthier mental and physical well being.
• Expressing my creativity through sharing and writing by being part of the CRE8 vision!
I hope you enjoy these steps of creating a better life and a better you by manifesting motivation.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to meet to learn more about manifesting motivation,
please contact me. I would love to start a regular meeting. I also have a printed out Manifesting
Motivation form that’s available! Please call me for a group or private session!
Be Well!
Lani808 .385 .1082
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AssemblageThe Delicate Art Of Hoarding
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“Are you really going to use that?” is a comment frequently asked by my husband
in a slightly annoyed tone, as I rummage through small bins of junk at craft stores or
garage sales. “Yes I will, you just wait and see!” Although sometimes most of the stuff
won’t see the light of day for months, I do eventually find the perfect place for each
and every piece in my assemblage art.
After building a home 5 years ago I realized how important organization would be if
I were to keep up this collecting of random items. If left unorganized I might just end
up on one of those TV shows buried alive in my own junk!
People always ask how I keep my work space so neat. Well, thanks to some OCD
genes that run in the family and some cute boxes I purchased years ago from Costco,
I have managed to create my perfect work studio.
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I start by organizing by type: buttons, tacks, keys etc. Then by uses: adhesives, glue
guns and tapes. Over the years, I have collected many storage compartments
to help in this process. Store-bought organizing systems, shelving etc. can also be
modified to fit your particular work space. Once all the items are packed away
I make sure to label them well. I have been known in the past to “file” something
away for it to never be found again!
Another tip to keeping your space organized, is to always clean up well after working
on a project. This has been a learned process that really does make all the differ-
ence. Keeping the items used most on the top or near the front of your storage area
is also a benefit. Prioritizing between items that are necessary and others that may
be in longer term storage can also free up space in your immediate work area.
Keeping your art studio space organized is a great way to keep friends and family
from performing an intervention on your hoarding habits!
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PETITE SPOTLIGHT
RECYCLE, REUSE...TIPS FROM THE
By Larissa TreeseHead Aquarist at The Maui Ocean Center
Hermit CrabIf you are the curious type that likes to hop over tide pools and investigate pukas, why not pause
for a moment and take a deeper look into what you may find! There are many living animals
you may not see at first, such as animals that are camouflaged in a variety of ways and reusing
“homes” as protection.
The hermit crab is a land or water dwelling crustacean, a crab that does not have the hard shell
you normally think they have. They actually need and use (or reuse!) the empty shells of snails
to move into, carefully selecting the right size and then backing themselves into it. Their abdo-
mens are very soft and need protection, and their tails are not as long as lobsters but are longer
than other types of crabs. They have a total of 10 legs; larger ones outside to help them move
quickly and smaller legs in the back to help hold onto the shell. The hermit crab can also use
their large front claw to help seal the hole once they‘re inside their shell, protecting themselves
from potential danger. The shell can help as camouflage as well. Even the cuttlefish has been
recorded mimicking the hermit crab as a disguise!
Being meticulous bargain hunters, they are known to pick through and use a variety of snail
shells such as augers, spindles, cones and even the Triton’s trumpet! In a few cases, they have
even been seen with a glass bottle or debris covering their body while they look for a more suit-
able residence. The jeweled anemone crab is a special and decorative one, named simply
for placing and carrying multiple sea anemones on its shell. Since the anemones themselves
eject pink stinging threads, this helps protect the crab within, being able to use each other in a
symbiotic relationship. If a dominant one comes into contact with another anemone crab, it is
known to steal away the others’ anemones by using its claw to remove and place them on its
own shell and then run off.
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The hermit crab’s menu varies, depending on where they are found in the ocean. You can eas-
ily see them on the shoreline, but they can also be found in water as deep as 1,000 feet. Many
scavenge on what’s on the sea floor, like fish and scraps from other foragers, while others choose
only algae to eat. As with other Arthropods (insects and crustaceans), they molt or shed their
exoskeleton periodically in order to grow. They may not eat and are inactive while molting.
Once the new exoskeleton has hardened, they will continue vigorously on their way, particularly
after night fall.
There are many things we can learn from the hermit crab and try to look for things to reuse. And
the next time you are walking on the beach and glimpse into the curious world of tide pools,
you may see a coveted shell that is not commonly found. As hard as it may be, please leave it
there…there’s probably a hermit crab nearby that needs it more than you do!
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As we approach the last three months of this year, it’s eye-opening to see how time continues to pass us by so quickly.
For myself, and most of my dear friends and family, this year has symbolized a time of extreme change. Whether it has been a loss of an immediate family member or friend, a huge life change or move, life changing decisions or circumstances. This is happening all around us, all over the world. Why?
This year is being called “The Shift” and “Year of Power 2012”. It is indeed a very powerful time to be alive and on this planet.
There are many schools of thought on what this all means. Nostradamus predicted a comet would come from space and hit the earth this year. The Mayan and Hindu calendars end this year. December 21st is the day, the turning point, The Shift.
What will actually happen? We don’t know. What is obvious is that everything is changing, and fast. Our communication is amazing. Thanks to the Internet and social media we can be connected simultaneously, AND instantly, all over the world.
Political change is afoot. There is more exposure then ever before, and the truth has become more available. This allows people to speak out and have a voice, creating less fear around being heard and sharing their views on the current state of the world.
Mother Nature and the Earth are rapidly changing as well. The Earth is not getting any younger. She is about to undergo a huge turning point as we all move into this shift, this new way of being and relating. These new cycles of life.
There are countless ways things are different in the world compared to 5, or even 10 years ago. And the fact of the matter is, EVERYTHING is changing and nothing will be the same. This is ALL a turning point rather then an end.
The best possible thing we can do is to stay OPEN. Open to the change, open to the shift. Whatever it may be. We are all on this planet together and it’s best to not isolate yourself. Reach out, ALWAYS, to friends, family and community. These are the ties and bridges that will keep us connected and strong. As we move into the future of the unknown, rather than assuming and trying to force a change, the best action, again, is to stay open and flexible to it. Change can be scary for some, while others thrive in that type of environment.
This year will bring constant truth into your life. Will you be OPEN to it?
Please take the time to watch this 22 minute long You Tube video by Lee Harris. It has deeply inspired me and is very well presented. Lee Harris is a channeler and an energy intuitive with so many amazing gifts to share.
Thank you for reading!
Lee Harris - Year of Power: http://youtu.be/pJJ_AM5C4ns
by Lani MorrisTHE SHIFT
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