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everydaytaichi lucy's favorite bookmark: 15 Essential Keys to True Happiness

4/28/2015

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15 Essential Keys to True Happiness

Happiness is an art that can be learned. Instead of sitting around waiting for joy to descend upon you or searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places, consider how you can incorporate these keys to true sustainable happiness into your life.

1. Authenticity.

You are a once-in-humankind event. Your soul is a unique blend of passions, gifts and quirks. If you're not showing up to the world as your true self or living in a way that feels right to you, you feel out of alignment and your happiness levels will suffer.

2. Giving.

When you give from a place of love without expecting anything in return, you are nourished and fulfilled as much as the receiver of your gift. Giving doesn't have to be grandiose -- you can give a silent blessing in your heart, a kind word of support, or a helping hand whenever you spot an opportunity.

3. Stillness.

The modern world glorifies busyness and if you're like most people, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and exhausted as a result. Your inner spirit needs time in stillness and silence to rest, replenish and renew. Try meditating for ten minutes each morning and see what effect it has on your day and sense of wellbeing.

4. Flow.

Flow is the feeling you experience when you get completely lost in something you love. It could be cooking, writing, painting, running, building, serving others or any number of things. When you lose yourself in something you love, you create the perfect space to find yourself -- you experience your essential nature.

5. Gratitude.

Gratitude is the sweet shortcut to happiness. It turns what you have into enough; it trains your mind to focus on all of the beauty, simple joys and goodness surrounding you; and it fills you up with feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, which in turn makes you a magnet for more good things.

6. Awe.

When we're on holidays in another city or country, a simple street, café or park can seem fascinating and amazing to our fresh eyes. Try bringing this same sense of awe to your local neighborhood and everyday environment. You will be surprised by the wonders you discover.

7. Acceptance.

Eckhart Tolle teaches that the intensity of our pain depends on our level of resistance to the present moment. When you accept the present moment as it is, you instantly access a sense of inner peace, while freeing up your energy to make changes within your circle of control to create different outcomes in the future.

8. Presence.

Most of us spend our days lost in our heads, reflecting on the past or contemplating the future. We're not connecting with life itself -- with our senses, our loved ones, the beauty of a sunrise, the feeling of the wind on our skin or the taste of our breakfast. Try to connect with the present moment all throughout the day. It will make your days feel much longer, brighter and fuller.

9. Self-love.

The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Unfortunately, many of us talk to ourselves with criticism and contempt. Start treating yourself like you would treat a best friend or loved one -- with love, compassion and unconditional acceptance. As Buddha wrote, "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire Universe, deserve your love and affection."

10. Purpose.

Everyone's soul has a unique purpose in life. It may be one single great mission, or a series of smaller intentions like enjoying earthly pleasures, being of service to others, and growing into the best version of yourself. Your path and purpose will be different to everyone else, so instead of conforming to social norms, consult your own heart and intuition when making decisions for your life.

11. Optimism.

There is a saying which goes, "Worrying is like praying for what you don't want." In most instances, worrying about the future is no more logical or warranted than expecting a positive outcome -- in fact, your life experience likely shows that most things work out in the end. So save yourself from the emotional turmoil of worrying, and cultivate a mindset based on optimism, positive expectation and trust.

12. Play.

A walk through the park on the way to a meeting feels like an obstacle, but a walk in the park for no reason at all feels like a luxury and a joy. Have you lost touch with the innate playful spirit you had when you were a child? See if you can bring it back. Make time to do things for the sake of enjoyment, and bring an attitude of fun and play to your daily life and experiences.

13. Balance.

In the ancient text the Tao Te Ching, we are taught there is a time for everything -- a time for taking action, and a time for resting; a time for certainty, and a time for uncertainty. Incorporate balance into your life by alternating periods of action with periods of rest. Reflect on whether your life is fulfilling in all life areas -- from love, career, health and learning, to finances, leisure and self-growth.

14. Compassion.

At a fundamental level, we are all the same and we are all equal. You have a choice -- to focus on the differences between yourself and other people, or to see the common humanity you share. When you feel compassion towards others and accept them as they are, you actually set yourself free -- from your rigid expectations of others.

15. A new perspective.

According to the text A Course In Miracles, a "miracle" is a shift in our perspective about a person or situation -- from feeling fearful to feeling secure and love-filled; from holding a grudge to practicing forgiveness; from getting upset by a trivial matter to remembering the bigger picture of life and letting it go. The more you practice these shifts in perspective, the more you will experience contentment and inner peace.
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everydaytaichi lucy & ken 's students celebrate World Tai  Chi Day at Kahala Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii

4/26/2015

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Click here for World Tai Chi Day, 2nd Annual at Kahala Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii
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everydaytaichi lucy & ken's eldest granddaughter goes to her senior prom

4/26/2015

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It was fortuitous that April 25, 2015 brought more than one celebration to the Chun household...our early morning World Tai Chi celebration to a beautiful evening event!
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everydaytai chi lucy's students celebrate World Tai Chi Day 2015 at Kahala Mall

4/26/2015

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everydaytaichi lucy's students performed at center stage at Kahala Mall in celebration of our 2nd annual World Tai Chi & Chi Kung Day.

Lucy dedicated the hour long performance of Yang Style tai chi to her mother, Alice Lau Lo. She is 98 YO and seated along side her is David Lo, Lucy's brother.

Below is a slideshow of some of our family and friends as well as students who came by to say " Hi" to mom as she was an avid supporter of Lucy's endeavors in both Luk Tung Kuen and Tai Chi. Mom never missed a class for many years and was always in attendance at Lucy's side!
everydaytaichi lucy's WTCD 2nd Annual Kahala Mall video can be enjoyed here.
The slideshow below shows all the happy everydaytaichi family after our BIG event, getting ready for lunch!
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everydaytaichi lucy celebrates World Tai Chi Day 2015 at Kahala Mall in Honolulu, Hawaii

4/22/2015

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Join us for our 2nd Annual World Tai Chi Day
Where:  Kahala Mall, at center stage by Starbuck's
Who: everydaytaichi lucy's students performance
When: 9:30-10:30AM Saturday, April 25, 2015
Why: everydaytaichi lucy's community event in conjunction with the world wide event to inform others of the value of tai chi and its many health benefits.
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everydaytaichi students learn to refine their tai chi so that they can relax

4/19/2015

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Click here for more NOVICE tai chi online lessons.
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everydaytaichi lucy: on how to integrate Yang 10 movements to Yang 24 tai chi form

4/19/2015

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Click here for more INTRO tai chi class online lessons.
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everydaytaichi lucy's students build on what they know from Yang 10 to Yang 24 form

4/14/2015

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Click here for everydaytaichi INTRO online lessons for Spring 2015 at Kilauea District Park.
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everydaytaichi lucy's favorite bookmark: How to Become a Highly Successful Achiever 

4/13/2015

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Author. Speaker. Mentor. Philanthropist.CEO & Founder of Sue Davey International, Mastermind Success Coaching, Brainy Child Education

Everyone has something they want to achieve, a dream or goal they're working toward. Often, it can seem challenging, especially for women. Wherever you may be on the path to your personal success, below I have shared 15 simple achievable steps to reaching the summits of success and happiness, and become a powerhouse.

1. Success is a choice

The most successful people choose to be successful, with powerful intention. The more effort you put in, the more you will get out of it. In order to do this, we need to take responsibility. Take control, commit to the journey and give it 100 percent commitment and dedication.

2. Set clear goals and visualize your success

"Set daily, monthly and long-term goals and dreams. Don't ever be afraid to dream too big. Nothing is impossible. If you believe in yourself you can achieve it." -- Nastia Liukin.

All successful people have clear goals, and they visualize them and feel them. To take it one step further, write them down. Make sure your goals and vision are simple and clear. Look at them every day and take one step at a time.

3. Attitude is critical

In order to succeed, it's vital to become a 'can do' person. This should reflect in everything you do, whether at work or at home. Believe in yourself and become a positive force to be reckoned with. Don't let self-criticism sneak in; it's a killer.

4. Stand out from the crowd

One of the biggest keys to success is learning to take a stand and be different. Don't be the person sitting next to you, but take a daring leap into being different. Don't follow the crowd; take your own path and take it a notch higher from the rest.

5. Focus on the bigger picture

Focus on your bigger goals and have the right mind-set, realizing it takes effort and commitment to achieve your targets. Learn from your mistakes and don't let them bring you down. Work on the bigger picture every day.

6. Be tenacious

Be determined and never give up, no matter what stands in your way. Not one successful person has ever had an unobstructed path to success. Sometimes you need to weather the storm to see the brilliant sunshine that comes afterward.

7. The power of visualization

If you really want something badly, then see it, visualize it and make it accessible so that you feel like you can almost touch it. Napoleon Hill said: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

8. Learning for life

Successful people never stop learning. When you hit an obstacle, pick yourself up and get back in the driving seat again. Strive to improve yourself all the time.

9. Actions speaks louder than words

Become an action-taker and remember that every single person is special in their own right, and that includes you. Do something; don't just stand back and wait for opportunities to fall into your lap. There's no room for excuses.

10. Say goodbye to negativity

Negative feelings like worry and fear can seriously hold you back. We're often stuck in our childhood, which brings blocks. Our childhood programming, so to speak, is important, as it can lead you to learn more about yourself; but if you're stuck there, try to step out of that zone. Banish the fear and move beyond it.

11. Holistic well-being and meditation for success

It is important to take care of your health and your mind, as all successful people do. In order to reach new heights, look after your health, connect to your spiritual side and look after your overall wellbeing. Take time out for meditation or prayer to centre yourself and keep grounded.

12. Surround yourself with success

Network with successful people; surround yourself with positive like-minded individuals. Not only will you learn a lot, but the influence of these people will rub off on you.

13. Practice effective time management

Time is a precious thing, and if you don't practice effective and efficient time management, you could find yourself drowning and not achieving the goals you've set out to achieve.

14. Learn appreciation and gratitude

Always be grateful and appreciate what you have. This allows you to celebrate victories along the way, whether large or small. This will give you a healthy, positive outlook on life.

15. Be coached and mentored

This is one of the best-kept secrets to success: hire a coach or mentor to help keep you on track for achieving your goals. They will provide support, encourage you to maintain a positive attitude, and keep you accountable and focused, fast-tracking you to success.
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everydaytaichi ken's gardening projects...

4/10/2015

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Bok Choy, tender and sweet!
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Mustard cabbage, spinach, green beans, Chinese peas choy sum, and various herbs
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and a first...kolarabi
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and a tool rack to keep all the necessary shovels for gardening ready for work! Some shovels came from the mountains of Salida, Colorado, from Paul, our geologist cousin!
To see more everydaytaichi ken's carpentry, gardening and other pet projects, click here.
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everydaytaichi students perform 3 different Yang style tai chi forms

4/10/2015

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everydaytaichi lucy's students learn how to coordinate hand movements with tai chi walk

4/9/2015

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everydaytaichi lucy's favorite bookmark: 8 Habits of Perpetually Positive People

4/9/2015

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8 Habits Of Perpetually Positive People
The Huffington Post     |  By    Lindsay Holmes

Ever notice how some people just seemingly have a bright outlook on life -- even when everything isn't exactly on the sunny side?

You know those people: They're the friends who have spilled coffee on their white shirt and still manage to have a nonchalant smile on their face. They're the co-workers who make a big faux pas during a morning presentation and are still in a good mood at lunch. They look at the upside of life but they still live in reality.

Here's the secret: They don't have some magical, unicorn-like powers that make them that way. They just engage in behaviors that reinforce their positive frame-of-mind without making it seem like their head is stuck in the clouds, says Melissa Blakeman, M.D., the regional medical director at Johns Hopkins University.

Below are a few of the habits these realistically positive people practice on a daily basis.

They have calming rituals.
meditation

Life can throw us a series of stressful events, but positive people know how to cope with that anxiety in a healthy way. In fact, certain stress-relieving behaviors can actually promote positive emotions. Studies have shown that both exercise and meditation have been linked with happier moods.

"Activities like exercise and meditation are definitely helpful in keeping a positive attitude but they also help you think more clearly," Blakeman said. "When those habits fall by the wayside, I personally can tell that I get more mired in the details and I have a harder time finding a path through life's daily frustrations."

They tap into their positivity during challenging times...
stress tips

In an analysis on positive thinking published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researchers suggest that cultivating an optimistic mindset can help you tackle life's challenges with resiliency -- and as a result, that could potentially lead to greater well-being. The study authors wrote:

Because positive emotions arise in response to diffuse opportunities, rather than narrowly-focused threats, positive emotions momentarily broaden people's attention and thinking, enabling them to draw on higher-level connections and a wider-than-usual range of percepts or ideas. In turn, these broadened outlooks often help people to discover and build consequential personal resources.
...But they also embrace the negative.
sorry note

No one is immune to the tough lots in life -- even optimists. The key is staying positive but keeping yourself grounded in reality, Blakeman said.

"There are certainly plenty of challenges we all experience," she said. "Positive people approach them head on, with a 'this too shall pass' mentality. There's that idea that they've been through challenges before and they've made it through." That may mean tackling the day one task at a time or allowing yourself time to adjust to the "new normal" of a big change, she added.

They don't bully themselves.
love yourself

Many of us are often our own worst critics, but positive individuals have learned to embrace themselves exactly as the are. Research shows self-acceptance could be vital to a happier life.

One way to cultivate more compassion toward ourselves is through Loving-Kindness Meditation, or an exercise where you extend feelings of love and goodwill to yourself and to others. Research published in the journal Psychological Science found that those who regularly practiced the activity experienced more positive emotions. Not to mention, you'll also reap the other benefits of meditation. Check out these tips to help you get started.

They rid themselves of toxic relationships.
bromance

Who you are is partly a reflection of who you choose to surround yourself with -- that's why a good support system is crucial to an optimistic outlook, Blakeman explained. Studies show emotions like stress and happiness are contagious -- the more you're around it, the more likely you are to reflect that attitude.

Armed with this knowledge, positive people build a strong social circle that helps reinforce their upbeat nature. "You'd be amazed by how much a good support group can influence a good attitude," Blakeman said.

They celebrate the little victories.
happy

Positive people hold big accomplishments and small victories with the same weight, Blakeman said. There's power in acknowledging the little things.

Research shows that thankfulness can lead to increased optimism, and it's a habit positive people make a point to practice. Gratitude for the little moments -- getting to the subway before it leaves the platform, getting a complimentary email from your boss at work -- provides more opportunities to be positive since you're concentrating on multiple facets of your day.

They don't let their optimism hinder their goals.
successful

Despite all the, well, positive research on positivity, there are some downfalls if approached incorrectly -- specifically when it comes to pursuing your goals. Research suggests that overly positive viewpoints -- think fairytale mindset -- may actually impede you from reaching an accomplishment.

Everyone experiences setbacks in the pursuit of success. Optimally positive people recognize those speed bumps and proceed to problem-solve their way around them in order to reach their goals, according to Blakeman. This sort of attitude is equal parts realistic and optimistic, which makes the pursuit less like a fantasy but still leads to a satisfying outcome.

They plan ahead.
decision

One study conducted by psychology researcher Sophia Chou found that those who identified as realistic optimists believed they had more control over their relationships and circumstances. "Every time they face an issue or a challenge or a problem, they won't say 'I have no choice and this is the only thing I can do,'" Chou told LiveScience. They will be creative, they will have a plan A, plan B and plan C."

However, it's important to realize when your current situation or planning becomes too overwhelming. Positive thinking is best cultivated with a relaxed mind, so take a break when you feel like you're getting "so bogged down with the details" that it's clouding your attitude, Blakeman said.
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everydaytaichi lucy & ken at Kupuna Power Day at the State Capitol...

4/8/2015

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Today ken and lucy volunteered our time with helping Olelo with their participation in Kupuna Power Day at the Hawaii State Capitol.
While lucy invited people to participate in an interview for Olelo's "island voice" project, ken helped film this community event led by Senator Brickwood Galuteria.
Click here for more everydaytaichi lucy and ken's community volunteer events.
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everydaytaichi lucy's students move onto Yang 24 Tai Chi

4/7/2015

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