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: 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...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: Rolling and Rollicking with the Ramayana Vol. 147 October 2025
By Doris Morisaki Rolling and Rollicking with the Ramayana Note from the Director: Please enjoy...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: Setting Sail for the Sacred Vol. 146 September 2025
By Sarah Hodges Setting Sail for the Sacred Note from the Director: Enjoy this month’s story of...
Letter from the Director: ⚡ Life at the Center: “Lightning Strikes” Part 2 ⚡ Vol. 146, August 2025
By Renée Tillotson "Lightning Strikes" Part 2 “Sometimes I think of Still & Moving...
Letter from the Director: ⚡ Life at the Center: “Lightning Strikes” Part 1 ⚡ Vol. 145, July 2025
By Renée Tillotson "Lightning Strikes" Part 1 We do not know what rays from how many...
Letter from Dustin Hara: 🌟 Life at the Center: You Just Gotta Flow!🌟 Vol. 144, June 2025
As I continue to work towards completing my forthcoming book, Mindful Movement - The Art of Self...
Magnificence In Our ‘Ohana
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Brilliant Guides to Presence
Deeshen Shah & Jade Chan - Brilliant Guides to Presence November, 2025 By Sarah Hodges Last...
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: From Epic to Ever After
From Epic to Ever After - The Thuan and Eva StoryOctober, 2025 By Sarah Hodges As this year’s...
Therapist Spotlight: Mālia Helelā by Sharonne Gracia
Mālia Helelā by Sharonne Gracia I experience heaven on earth through the Lomilomi care of...
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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