Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

For some of us uncertainty is a way of living - for others it's the scariest part of life... for today - we reflect on how braving uncertainty can help us to get to the other side -- to our ultimate success and to find inner peace. For braveness is not easy to achieve; it will take decades to master and it is immeasurable in its own way. Thank you for listening and have a great week friends xx ck

Please listen to this whole ep on your own HOW, WHAT & WHY?

Be gentle on you, celebrate your small wins & ask yourself what is your why?

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Be a good person & always help others when you are able xx Candice

Take Stock of your Why? Ask yourself why do you care about weight loss so much - is it all so superficial? Do research on your family history of health - prevention is key here. And How to Take Action? Real life steps, tried and true ways that work to shed 5, 10, 15 pounds in a nutritious and healthy way. And stop feeling into, trends, fads, bullshit, snake oil and scary prescriptions. Remember - you have got this and you don't have to focus on weight loss from a painful or suffering standpoint - it can also be done with fun, athletics, nutrition and a good challenge in mind. You have got this! Be easy and be kind to yourself - please reach out to your Doctor or dial a medical professional if you are seriously struggling with weight loss. Thank you for listening xx ck

So many of us compare on a daily basis - and while things are not what they seem - we still believe our own thoughts sometimes. In today's episode 130 we explore what a world beyond social media is like - and how people online or "influencers" are not important at all. They are not better than you - and they certainly don't hold the answers to life's most profound and deep questions. So why are you so attached to them and comparing? Well- today is your chance to let go - and realize how you can begin your own life at any moment and stop putting a high importance on something so petty - it will only lead to your own disappointment. The answer lies in going inward doing the work, unfollowing, rewiring what is important to you - and stop putting so much importance on petty ppl. You won't look back in 5, 10 or 20 years and regret this change -- trust me -- So stop looking around - and start doing things offline, for you that make you feel so good inside! Lenses//Phones down! Ask yourself - would you really trade lives with them? I think not. xx With love and thank you for listening xx ck

Embrace your challenges & use them to your advantage - this mindset will keep you moving while the. rest of the world keeps complaining. You can spend time with an old friend, share your challenges, embrace the good times and the bad. Clear out the old friends that hold you back, set boundaries, leave your job, and say "no thanks" to societal norms. Champagne problems all around - but also a great reminder you don't have to hustle too hard, take poor advice from online weirdos or go on some enlightening trip across the globe. All you need to do is get clear, write down three things you want to focus more on and embrace all the bad shit that has happened - they are the greatest free assets you can gain - its experience under your belt! with love and thanks for listening xx ck

Who, What, Where & How of all Fantasies & Dreams - listen now to get the juicyness

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ” - Mark Twain - listen now and go out and live every fantasy, man, woman, dream, sexual or not - it's all your oyster. Thank you for listening xx ck

Five things to remember & to admire in others: Humility, kindness, grace, love & being of service to others. Being curious about the next stages of our lives even when we feel lost or when we are in between jobs. Write down five traits you admire and value: What will your extra wild and free ones be? And what are five things you really love about yourself? What are five wild cards about yourself that keep you humble!? The deeper the root my friend the sweeter the fruit! Keep humble and shining! Thank you for listening. xx Candice

While many of us are out of work, or in fear of losing our jobs or cash is bleeding out. It's great to reflect on what we can do to make a successful life from scratch. And how to build more real stability. And how the quiet months off work can be used to better self-improve, make clear decisions and get yourself into a less co-dependent spot. Here are my best forms of advice from personal experience only on how we can do hard things & become better individuals and partners//parents, friends and loved ones while simultaneously also becoming more valuable at work- while not working. Thank you for listening - blessings to you!

xx Candice

Analog Adoration & Wellness

Back before 2000: You were notable and/or well-known because you were talented, skillset, knowledgeable, educated & you had degrees and or you were excellent in your field due to hard work.

Titles were earned - not self proclaimed.

Martha Stewart was Baking & Publishing her Mag

Alice Waters was cooking 

Thich Nhat Han Was writing books

 Dr Wayne Dyer was giving talks

The Bulls were winning basketball games 

Men's Health was the hottest mag 

Models Modeled

Actors Acted

 Snoop was Rapping

 Dr Dre was really the coolest

 Leonardo Dicaprio was the hottest thing and he still is 

We used analog clocks, land lines, called for cabs on the phone or by hand

We connected more as humans We figured out how to get from A To B using our brains or maps no a phone Eventually --We listened to music on an Apple Nano & then the Nokia rage came out 

- one day my roommate in college said :wow you can get gmail on the phone now: ... and then my life was over. 

Here's what we can do that's REAL wellness and not fake - sleep better without any digital needs - lay off the drugs and alcohol- don't buy shit you don't need - its ALL marketing read more books - read bestsellers - - get outside and run - go to events with no cell phones allowed- try to use a regular alarm clock - write and mail thank you cards, post cards, mail letters - try to disconnect at least on weekends- unfollow strange ppl on social who are only giving opinions (try living a life without opinions from others or reading reviews)- learn from those who made it in the analog years - they deserve an applause if they are still here and esp to those who have passed. - pick up a book by Roald Dahl book, a Dennis Rodman book 1996!, watch the last dance - remember what it was like not to be a slave to being available to everyone and using a land line and mail 

give props to those who came up in analog - without this hot mess of social distortion and fake famous shit - mark my words - it will fade with time & the cream will still rise to the top 

-follow real deal. Remember what truly matters.

Thank you for listening xx ck

If you feel rejected or dumped - its best to remember that everyone is in a position where they can feel on top of the world on e day & the very next - you only have one other place to go. In today's episode you'll be able to feel comfort, shared feelings of loss, rejection and shame. As well as learning of the difference between solid advice and just someone's opinion. Along with my own recent rejections, low lows and how I figured out how to get my self out of this situation and pivot. I can relate to all of you real-deal hustlers!! So keep going because - you may just need to get back to where you started- redirect your sails and get you closer to where you were born to be. Trust me -- its on its way. Thank you for listening xx Candice