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...
by Erin Ushijima | May 31, 2024 | Life Experiences
I recently took an online workshop with Dr. John Demartini, who created his own methodology called the Demartini Method TM, with his workshop called the Breakthrough Experience. His take on healing is one based on balancing someone’s perspective. Through his...
by Erin Ushijima | May 1, 2024 | Life Experiences
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” For the longest time I thought this belief to be true because I have recognized that your own self-worth is ultimately based upon how you feel about yourself. If you know who you are and...
by Erin Ushijima | Apr 1, 2024 | Life Experiences, Uncategorized
In writing my monthly blogs, I usually get inspired by a theme or situation that catches my attention, where I feel can help others who are possibly going through something related. However, try as I may, I thought about sharing the broad definition of wellness,...
by Erin Ushijima | Mar 1, 2024 | Life Experiences
As we enter the last month of the first quarter of 2024 and winter season is ending, it’s a good time to do a self-care check-in. The holidays and Chinese New Year is behind us, and now the question is, “How are you going to choose to spend the next 10 months...