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 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...
Letter from the Director: Anything is Possible Vol. 141, March 2025
By Renée Tillotson Our housemaster of music, Dustin Hara, says that he mentioned to me a few...
Letter from the Director: Life at the Center: K-Drama? For Real? Vol. 140, February 2025
By Renée Tillotson Am I really going to write to you about some Korean drama mini-series?...
Letter from the Director: Mine for a Week Vol. 139, January 2025
By Renée Tillotson Have you ever traveled as an adult with a stuffed animal? In December, just...
Magnificence In Our ‘Ohana
Therapist Spotlight: Mālia Helelā by Sharonne Gracia
Mālia Helelā by Sharonne Gracia I experience heaven on earth through the Lomilomi care of...
Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Celebrating Our Multifaceted Gem: Bob Buss
September, 2025 By Sarah Hodges How did a Lutheran kid from Minnesota end up in a leadership role...
Celebrating Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Mizuho Williamson – A Journey of Healing and Intuition
four August, 2025 By Mālia Helelā & Doris Morisaki A powerful unifying force behind the...
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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