Spontaneity

We have all heard it before, "Spontaneity is the spice of life!"

Surprises can be so healthy for the soul. I am truly grateful for all the wonderful friends in my life, you make every day a gift.

I wish you all many fabulous surprises today and every day.

Love and Aloha,
Maile Mitchell-Akita
@mailemmm
HawaiiLegacyBuilders.com

Story behind the photo...I was standing in the rain at my son's paddling practice having a great conversation with another coach, and was surprised with a spontaneous invite for dinner.

The thought of having someone else cook, lovely, especially as I was exhausted by the events of the day. My boys had a fridge full of yummy leftovers, so I knew they would not starve if I left them for the evening. As I didn't have an early start the next morning, a night out was totally doable.

Dinner was delicious and a second stop for ice cream, almost guilt free ;-)

Life is sweet, enjoy the moments. Be grateful for the wonderful people in your life and smile as much as you can. Our journeys aren't always easy, but rewards of friendship and joy are all around you. Be brave and choose to be happy.

A New Day

I'm sorry to think that people I care about suffer through hardships. It isn't a pleasant experience to say the least.

The positive is that it doesnt last forever. It's merely a transition. Unfortunately, the time it takes depends on the individual.

I'm happy for those that begin this journey. Trust that it happens only when you are ready.

You will discover how strong you  really are and eventually emerge the beautiful spirit you are meant to be, to carry you through the next chapter on your journey.

Everyone goes through this. Having survived my own bump in the road, I can say it was hell trudging the depths of my low points.

In reflection I truly grew. My life got better! Opportunities started showing up and although its a few years later, the light just keeps getting brighter.

I am more grateful for the little joys of everyday moments and have learned to live in the present. Life is truly a gift!

I wish you an amazing New Year! Release all negative energy that hindered your life in anyway and may blessings overflow for you.

Me ke aloha pumehana,
Maile Mitchell-Akita
@mailemmm
HawaiiLegacyBuilders.com

Discover Yourself

Life is always changing, and in the evolution you discover yourself. I wish you and me an amazing journey full of wonderful discoveries.
Live the adventure!
Love Always,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Ohana

Love to my family and friends for helping celebrate Kamalu's Birthday.

I still can't believe he's 12 already! When I think about it in relation to how soon he will drive, graduate high school, go to college, it's all just a few years away.

Enjoy this life, love your family and friends, and make every day worth it. Cheers to the journey!

Love and Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Blind Faith

I know it's all about the journey, seriously a road map would be helpful.

Just holding on and enjoying the ride, seems like the best option most of the time.

Hoping for smooth roads ahead for all of us.
Love always,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

My life is a rainbow!

I am so grateful for everything that has led me to where I am today. Life is truly a complicated journey, filled with so many blessings.

Be open to every opportunity and allow your journey to take you to an even better place than you could imagine.

It has been my hardest lesson, is to stop asking how or when. Once I just began to let life unfold in its own magical way, rewards and blessings were easier to manifest.

Blow the clouds away and let the sun shine light your path. Rainbows are ahead, they always are. Sending light, love, and rainbows to you.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Small Steps

Life is beautiful if you allow yourself to enjoy every moment. There is always a silver lining, sometimes it just takes time to realize it.

It was never about the destination, it's always been about the journey.

Make it memorable! Enjoy every step. It's not a race. In the end, we all will leave these fleeting lives and hope we left a legacy for future generations to flourish from our life's work.

Wishing you an amazing day!
Sending Love and Light Always.
Aloha,
Maile

@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Gratitude!

I'm grateful for you! You are an amazing light in this world! Believe your life is on the best journey and rewards are around every turn, they are waiting for you.

Everything is a gift, its all about your perception and gratitude. Life is so special and our relationships with each other and the world around us is so amazing!

Breathe in every moment. Taste every lesson and from a place of pure love you will recieve the most wonderful gift.

Today, I woke up with so much energy! I love my life! I love you! I feel light and my heart is so happy.

I am so grateful for all I have learned and accomplished. I am even more grateful to share my knowledge and experience to help others. In this life, I choose to live a life of service to helping others achieve greatness!

With all my love, may you be blessed.

Aloha no,
Maile

Live Your Journey!

Aloha Friday! We all love it, because it really means goodbye to the hard week and welcome to the rewards of the weekend.

I'm looking forward to seeing my baby, who really isn't so little anymore, but a big 6th grader. My son has been away at camp with his classmates for an adventure filled three days of non-stop fun. Well hopefully it was more fun than he could dream of. I can't wait to hear all about it and see all the amazing photos he took.

My older son is not looking forward to his little brother's return as eagerly as the rest of us. He has been enjoying life as the only child, and basking in all the unnecessary attention he has been able to ascertain. Although his dreams of being spoiled like a little prince and wined and dined at a few Oahu restaurants for a couple nights wasn't completely out of the question, it just wasn't as doable on a week night/school night/work day. Oh we'll, maybe next time.

I remember my first overnight adventures away from home. Sleepovers at friends houses, school field trips to camp as well (the same camp), and mainland school excursions. The life lessons of finding your independence and realizing how capable you are to survive away from the security of home (as you knew it) was definitely a growing experience. Sometimes you can't learn everything in a classroom or from your parents, or even peers, sometimes you have to just risk the journey and see where it leads.

A well lived life is what we all want. Take chances, make mistakes, and enjoy your journey! Only you can make the decisions for you, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks, and you only start to realize that when you decide to live your own life on your own terms!

Happy trails and many blessings always!

Aloha,
Maile