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: 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...
Letter from the Kumu: Life at the Center: A story that grew and blossomed! Vol. 143, May 2025
In my place this month, our Kumu Mālia shares this touching tale for our Life at the Center story....
Letter from the Director: Seeking a Champion Vol. 142, April 2025
By Renée Tillotson A few years ago, I was earnestly seeking a champion. In my role leading...
Magnificence In Our ‘Ohana
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Presence in the Human Body: The Story and Spirit of IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre
Presence in the Human Body: The Story and Spirit of IONA Contemporary Dance TheatreCheryl...
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...
Magnificent Businesses/Non-Profits
Magnificent Business: Somatic Healing with Alex Greene
Somatic Healingwith Alex Greene & Red Beard Somatic Therapy By Sarah Hodges I’d never heard...
Magnificent Business: Spice Indian Mart: Food & Family with Bharat and Priti
Spice Indian MartFood & Family with Bharat and Priti Shrestha By Sarah Hodges I turn...
Magnificent Business: Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery
Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery with Jaimie Nagle By Sarah Hodges I came upon Icky Love...
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