As 2020 starts to be unwrapped, we have decided to set some roots on the Big Island in Hawaii. This is the island where we started our 2 years of worldwide service while being resident managers of the quaint Kona Tiki Hotel. We felt called to return here a couple of months ago to delve deeper into our selves and our mission while NOT managing a hotel, a task that required significant time EVERY day for 6 months. So, here we are, nestled on a sacred 2.5 acre farm with countless fruit trees, … [Read more...]
Joy
Intentions in Discovering Wonderment & Joy
I woke up this morning feeling anxious and out of sorts, for many known and unknown reasons. I could not even focus to meditate, which is usually my bliss place, so I set my intention for the day to feel childlike wonderment, which was really the opposite of how I was feeling. I felt called to go to the beach before breakfast and became sweetly and expansively enveloped by the sun and waves. Taking time to be still on the beach honored my emotions as I redirected my intentions of how I would … [Read more...]
Seth Leaf Pruzansky SMILING ALL THE TIME
Seth Leaf Pruzansky wakes up each morning on an amazing quest and that is to follow the path that is going to bring him, those around him, and our earth the greatest joy possible. When Seth walks in the room, his smile sends the warmest vibes of love for each and every person in the room. Words simply cannot fully capture the wisdom and love that radiate from Seth, his various business ventures, or his heart felt nuggets of guidance. At the end of the interview, Seth shares his … [Read more...]
Emma Tellesy – Founder of The Holistic Happiness Tribe!
If smiles and joy could light up a city's lights, then where Emma Tellesy lives would have no need for electricity. Her smile and joy are so radiant, as is Emma's desire to expand positive vibes across the globe with her new venture, The Holistic Happiness Tribe. Emma has generally been a positive person, but in the last 4 years, Emma has upped the frequency of her vibes after feeling that 'something' seemed to be missing in her, otherwise, blessed life. She started reading the book, "The … [Read more...]
Aloha Art Truck
To Live For welcomes Jameson, a life long artist, who has traveled the country painting beautiful murals, but is now traveling the Hawaiian Islands in his newly furbished mobile art studio and gallery, the Aloha Art Truck. Jameson's office is wherever he parks his truck, and then opens the side doors to view his inspiration, the sacred waters and sea life of Hawaii. While the Aloha Art Truck serves as Jameson's studio wherever he goes, he also has his paintings on display, so it is his mobile … [Read more...]
Dolphin Dave – Sharing Joy and Love Through Dolphins
Dolphin Dave is all about LOVE. He radiates love. He paints love. He is love. And joy, joy, joy. Helping to heal the earth through his paintings and murals is Dave's purpose and mission. His energy is infectious and his joy is radiant. In this interview, Dave is speaking directly to YOU! Enjoy. We met Dolphin Dave leaving The Coffee Shack on the Big Island (Hawaii). He was working on a dolphin mural, which is full of light, hope, community, and joy. A quick connection morphed into this … [Read more...]
Anna Bazalar – Fierce and Feminine
Anna Bazalar was making plenty of money in California in mortgage sales, but life took an unexpected turn due to a severe knee injury. An active, all-around athlete, Anna was forced to make some decisions in order to maintain her physical and emotional health. Running, hiking, skating, snowboarding is what kept Anna sane in the zany life of the banking world, and high-intensity sports was no longer an option. A trip to Kauai, Hawaii, turned into a deep connection and practice of yoga, and a … [Read more...]
Dale Zarrella – Master Artist and Sacred Humaniatarian
Dale Zarrella's father died when Dale was very young, so it was a fatherly figure and mentor who introduced Dale to wooden stock cars. From that first wooden car, Dale's connection with and creative passion for wood sculptures, and then bronze sculptures, and, finally, brilliant paintings have evolved into sacred, majestic, love infused, and heart felt pieces of art that are adorned, respected, and displayed around the globe. Dale's work has been commissioned by local and state museums, … [Read more...]
Michael Boardman – Naturalist and Artist
As a child, Michael Boardman's absolute favorite activity was traveling from his home in Connecticut to the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Absolutely captivated by the gorillas and other animals, Michael would return home to draw these animals. His animal and nature drawings have been a passion his entire life, and now Michael inspires others through his majestic watercolors, his teaching at workshops and artist residencies around the country, and the creation of uniquely amazing t-shirts. In … [Read more...]
Emily and Lenin Sabino – The Flying Seeds
Emily and Lenin Sabino combine their native cultures and gifts to inspire worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes through their majestic music. They performed this song after they were interviewed for the "To Live For" website and You-Tube Channel. To view Emily and Lenin's full interview, please visit www.tolivefor.org. To learn more about Emily and Lenin's music, please visit www.theflyingseeds.com. … [Read more...]