Choosing a Peaceful Mind
What does it take to trigger a wholesale change in how you approach life—whether you choose to live with stressful thoughts, or choose peacefulness instead? For some of us, that enlightenment comes in...
View ArticleFurry Friends Count, Too
At Akea, we talk frequently about building Connection, the sense that you’re part of (and supported by) a strong network of social contacts. Connection is one of the key features of the Akea community,...
View ArticleThe Fun of Family Meals
One of the most consistent images across all the world’s Longevity Hot Spots is that of groups of people—families, friends, neighbors—sitting down to enjoy meals together. Eating is a social event,...
View ArticleHow to Get Started: Tips for meeting the challenge
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck? We found a wonderful and encouraging guide to getting un-stuck and setting out boldly in the direction you want to go. This one’s worth reading and maybe even...
View ArticleUrban farms and CSAs…a step towards creating your own Longevity Hot Spot
–by Sally Beare Something is afoot in urban America…or should we say ‘underfoot’. And it’s not the sidewalk. All across North America, urban farms are sprouting up, with vegetable gardens, animal...
View ArticleCommunity Lost, Community Found
No doubt you were as moved as we were by stories of loss, survival, and rebuilding in earthquake- and tsunami-stricken Japan. This story illustrates the incredible efforts to re-establish social...
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