Recently, an esteemed colleague whom I highly respect and admire sent a promotional email that incorporated elements of the Hawaiian language to highlight individualistic cultural principles. Initially, I felt uncomfortable as I had made a similar mistake in the past by unintentionally misrepresenting Hawaiian…
While our previous discussion has focused on the father-daughter relationship during the empty nest phase, it’s essential to recognize that this transformative journey applies to various family dynamics. The empty nest stage presents opportunities for personal growth, connection, and self-discovery in relationships between mothers and…
The bond between fathers and daughters is a remarkable and special one, built on love, guidance, and cherished memories. As daughters grow and venture out into the world, the inevitable moment arrives when they leave the nest—a transition that evokes a mix of emotions for…
Lanai resident Uri Cabatu is a single mother of a 14-year-old boy with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Her son takes psychiatric medications to control his outbursts, tantrums and other challenging behaviors and to improve focus. There’s no psychiatrist on Lanai, so Cabatu relies…
oṃ tryámbakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhíṃ puṣṭi-vardhánam urvārukam íva bandhánān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā ‘mṛtā́t We worship Lord Shiva the three-eyed one, the one who is the master of all senses and qualities and the one who is the sustainer of all growth. May he release us from…
Have you ever heard of a “carbon footprint”? Sure you have. It’s the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by something (such as a person’s activities) during a given period of time. For example, when you drive to your therapy appointment, you’re creating a carbon footprint. But…
