by Erin Ushijima | Nov 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Brene Brown back on June 1, 2010 came on the scene via her TED Talk – The Power of Vulnerability. She was a researcher who saw in her data that “vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center of meaningful human experiences.” She was a social worker for 10 years,...
by Erin Ushijima | Oct 1, 2024 | Life Experiences
By the time you read this blog, you may have experienced this phenomenon, or know of friends or loved ones that have. I call it “the disruption effect.” Whether it be in the stars, or the energies that have been present since 2024 began, many people have...
by Erin Ushijima | Aug 30, 2024 | Life Experiences
I am not sure if it is the energy signature of this year, or if it is written in the astrological stars, but an interesting phenomenon I have been observing is the power of setting an intention. Taking time to be clear on what you would like to happen or manifest in...
by Erin Ushijima | Jul 31, 2024 | Life Experiences
Just like the seasons, change is an integral part of life and is the one thing that remains constant. It’s how we perceive and deal with change that makes all the difference in the world. Either we fear upcoming change, like leaving our comfort zone to go to a new...
by Erin Ushijima | Jun 29, 2024 | Life Experiences
I recently went to a book release of a zen priest, who shared her point of view on her zen training over the past three years at a dojo, Chozen-ji, in Kalihi Valley. An interesting point she brought up was the concept of mindfulness, yet how she perceived her zen...
