This journey I have been on with Koru members, followers and supporters, was not something that just came to me 37 days ago when we were placed in quarantine for COVID-19. I believe it was inspired by a beautiful lady that I know from church who gave me a prophetic message back in July 2017.

Today’s Challenge: Ralph Waldo Emerson -  Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. 

We feel out of balance when life is chaotic and unbalanced around us. People, events, and situations distract us from reality and battle for our attention. When we allow ourselves to get distracted and pulled away from what we want to do it creates an imbalance state within us.

We discussed on day 3 how the essence of simplicity is found when we are in a peaceful state. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a busy life. However, peace is difficult to find when your life is overly busy, filled with excessive planning, and/or you are attempting to control the future.

You have the opportunity to inspire and speak to the generations that will be responsible for protecting our Earth and its inhabitants!

Dance when nobody's watching; sing loudly; listen to music; look for things to see, hear, taste, touch and smell that moves your soul; and most of all, play! Rest and play are vital tools in overall wellness. Quieting and freeing our minds from the heavy news and Social Media is essential for inner and outer health and beauty.

Step # 4 in our journey to a never seen beauty within. Connect with your Higher Power challenge! I am not talking about religion, I am talking about spending at least 10 minutes a day, perhaps during your Miracle Morning, being thankful, praying for those you love and checking in with you emotions, asking questions, just being real. You will be surprised how much more connected you will feel on this path to realizing- YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE!

Today I am thankful for a loving family, a safe and beautiful home, plenty of food to eat, my animal companions, loyal employees, loyal patients willing to see me via tele-dermatology and loyal Koru members and supporters, thankful I live in beautiful Hawaii, and thankful for my peaceful meditation corner!

The Coronavirus is changing our lives drastically! Uncertainty is now everyone’s constant companion! Island Dermatology LLC is still open to see patients using tele-dermatology; however, the Medical Spa is not necessarily considered an “essential business”. Or is it?