Becoming Aloha
Reflections on growth mindset, slowing down, motherhood, and creating a more intentional life in Hawai’i.
38 Lessons at 38: Rooted in Who I am Becoming
We often have no idea what we are doing. I told a friend today that this has felt like one of the most difficult seasons of my life, even harder than pregnancy and giving birth. Pregnancy came with physical pain, but it also came with a clear outcome. I knew I would eventually meet my daughter.
Learning to be Fully Here
Today, I spent two hours at a local playground with my daughter. She had space to run, explore, and enjoy being outside while I sat nearby with my Rooted in Becoming journal.
Lately, I have been answering the journal questions and then asking ChatGPT to help me deepen my understanding of what I wrote. It has become a fascinating reflection practice. Sometimes we already carry wisdom within us, but we need a mirror to help us recognize it, name it, and understand what it is teaching us.
What Rainbows Are Teaching Me About Growth
Looking back over the past few months, it's incredible to see how much our family has grown together. Some days feel ordinary, but when I pause to reflect, I realize how much has changed. Over the past week, I published two YouTube videos that capture this season of our lives. One shares our adventure at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi, where Summer experienced seeing fish, sea turtles, and marine life up close while creating another beautiful family memory. The other captures our first Fourth of July in Hawaiʻi at Magic Island, a day that truly made us feel like we are beginning to settle into island life.
Rooted in Becoming
Growth often happens quietly in the in-between moments. In this journal entry, I reflect on what three months in Hawaiʻi has taught me about transformation, community, and staying rooted through change while embracing who I am becoming.
Letting Go, Being Present, and Trusting What Comes Next
This week, our family experienced firsts, from bodyboarding to our daughter getting her first pair of glasses. Along the way, I kept returning to a simple idea: happiness may live in letting go of what was, enjoying what is, and trusting what will be. A reflection on grief, healing, aloha, and learning to slow down.
When the Tears Come: Grief, Healing, and Learning to Live Aloha
As part of my Becoming Aloha journey, I recently searched for the question: What does it mean to live aloha? One perspective that resonated with me came from learning about pono. Pono is often understood as righteousness, balance, and doing what is right, not only for ourselves but for the greater whole. It is about accountability, stewardship, and recognizing that our actions affect the community around us.
Unlearning the Hustle & Protecting My Peace
What happens when you stop treating busyness like a badge of honor? In this reflection, I share how moving to Hawaiʻi has challenged me to unlearn hustle culture, protect my peace, embrace a slower pace of life, and find joy in ordinary moments with family.
Designing an Intentional Week in Hawai‘i
A fulfilling life is often built through small, intentional choices. In this week’s Becoming Aloha reflection, I share how movement, family time, friendship, therapy, solo coffee dates, and healing moments in Hawai‘i helped me create a more grounded and aligned week while navigating growth, transition, and identity shifts.
One Month Into Hawaii
Welcome to Becoming Aloha.
My family and I moved to Hawai’i on April 1, 2026. A month later, after finally settling in a bit, I shared the news publicly on LinkedIn. And I realized something important during this transition: I want to remember this season of life to capture the becoming, uncomfortable and beautiful moments, growth, uncertainty, and everyday lessons shaping who we are becoming as a family. This will be a reflection space about growth mindset, intentional living, motherhood, slowing down, and learning a different way of being.