Letter From the Director
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Letter from the Director
by Renee Tillotson
from Hawaii to our worldwide community!
Letter from the Director
Our monthly Letter from the Director seeks to inspire members of our worldwide community.
The lead Life at the Center article or story gives examples of mindful living, of finding community, of vibrant wellbeing amid global dis-ease, of personal insight into some of today’s big-picture issues, of humor in the face of despair.
Each issue honors excellence in one of our teachers, students, or staff members in the Magnificence in Our ‘Ohana section.
Our Celebrating Magnificent Business article highlights a local business or nonprofit organization for its sustainable or charitable or mindful, or otherwise excellent practices.
Our Healthy Life Tip passes on a precious nugget of practical living experience for body, mind, or soul.
The Word to the Wise of the month summarizes or shines light on the dominant theme of that month’s letter with cogent, pithy, or poetic words that illuminate our heart’s wisdom. Our Video Fav adds a touch of humor or beauty to the end of the letter.
Still & Moving Center’s Director, Renée Tillotson,
curates, edits, or writes every component of this monthly missive, the Letter from the Director. She draws heavily from her lifelong learning at the Institute of World Culture in Santa Barbara, and her deep study of the philosophy of Theosophy. Her inspiration in these letters also comes from her mindfulness training in the Nia technique, her word crafting experience teaching English and writing play scripts, and her decades of writing in professional and business contexts.
As a long-time reader of the Aquarian Almanac, she is now an inveterate collector of inspirational quotes for the Still & Moving Center Almanac, which she creates annually. Her ongoing quote collection adds extra sparkle to the Letter from the Director.
Renée appeals to the indulgence of her friends, family members, students, and the rest of the world’s characters whose stories and photos appear for all the world to read and see in these letters. She thanks all of them for allowing their stories to make our lives a little brighter, funnier, more bearable, and even nobler, when seen through the lens of magnificence.
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Life At The Center by Renee Tillotson
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: 📝 Starting a New Chapter 📝 Vol. 153 April 2026
Starting a New Chapter The number 7 has always been a magical number for me. I loved turning 7 and...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: Still & Moving Center Retrospective Vol. 152 March 2026
Still & Moving Center Retrospective When I opened my doors for the grand opening 15 years ago,...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: 🥹 In Awe 🥹 Vol. 151 February 2026
In Awe Our opening day of the Academy of Mindful Movement’s first ever in-person training...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: 🤷♀️ Good thing, bad thing—who knows? 🤷♀️ Vol. 150 January 2026
Good thing, bad thing—who knows? By Doris Morisaki I had a life-changing moment eight...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: 🤸♂️ Love for the human body and its sacred geometry 🤸♂️ Vol. 149 December 2025
Love for the human body and its sacred geometry! I’m trying to recall when I first fell in love...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: The Art of Leadership Vol. 148 November 2025
The Art of Leadership - Diwali 2025 By Rénee Tillotson More than 10 years ago, when I first...
Magnificence In Our ‘Ohana
Celebrating Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Sandra Moreland – From the Beginning
Sandra Moreland - From the Beginning By Doris Morisaki Sandra Moreland heard about Still &...
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Murat Demirtas – Dancing with Fabric
March 2026 By Sarah Hodges Murat’s charisma has filled the Barefoot Ballroom dance floor since he...
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Andrea DeGrucy – Radiance & Resilience
Feb 2026 By Sarah Hodges Every time I’ve crossed paths with Andrea DeGruchy at Still &...
Magnificent Businesses/Non-Profits
Magnificent Business: Plantoem, a Plant Shop with a Poetic Touch
Plantoem, a Plant Shop with a Poetic TouchWith Zoe Zhang By Sharonne Gracia Plantoem: plant...
Magnificent Business: Breadshop with Chris Sy
Breadshop in Kaimuki, Hawai'iAdventuers in the Kitchen with Chris Sy By Sarah Hodges As I...
Magnificent Business: Hawaiilicious offering Big Island Bees with Tomoko Samiere
Big Island Beeswith Tomoko Samiere By Sharonne Gracia Have you ever walked around a farmers...
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