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How Spiritual Wellness can keep you balanced, grounded and propel you into the next phase of your life!
Keep doing the inner work, keep the darkness as balances as the light, keep a deep understanding with an open mind.
Keep being of better service to others, keep letting go of the things that don't serve you. Move into the next phase of your life- spiritually with ease. Changing your mind is the best gift to open for yourself xx Candice
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thank you for listening + letting go is a gift you can give yourself - so keep the positivity up and pray for others as you learn to let go, let go, let go - attachment leads to all suffering!
you've got this xx Candice
new book audible.com/spirited
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Choosing to better understand ourselves - from the monks, from poets, artists and friends...
Understanding Your Darkness as Much as the Light - is what will set you apart from everyone else. It will keep you sharp, a futurist and ahead of the curve.
A poem by Rumi the guest house:
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond. - RUMI
Thank you for listening & I'll see you very soon!
Audible.com/Spirited to order the new book!
Thank you -- xx Candice
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A very special free gift: a free chapter of my new book spirited: out on audible.com/spirited drops April 27th 2023.
A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom.
Beneath Candice Kumai’s polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn’t until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she’d been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother’s home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks. Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too.
"Candice Kumai is the wellness & spiritual teacher for the next generation, a PIONEER of her time." (Dr Andrew Weil, founder/director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine)
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darkness has taken over the wellness space: and here we are having to clean up the toxicity & share more of what's real.
good deeds, good words and follow a good path ...
while we are not all perfect - we can do our best to be self aware -- to open our eyes and to find our own personal paths to well!
opportunities are created when we allow for good people and deserving ppl to shine - celebrate excellence above all things and be well - not perfect - but well xx ck
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Now this podcast may seem a bit harsh - but as a writer I speak no lies and I wanted to get down to real biz here:
SWOT analysis - write this out and know your strengths and weaknesses as well
Create a Business Plan and get organized and specific
HIRE way way smarter and more experienced than you
Capital - do you have it? Do you need it? Where will your financial stability come from?
CPA //LEGAL
Also what kind of legacy do you want to leave?
Are you experienced in the field you wan to move into?
The world needs more healers, lovers and support systems - not necessarily products, billionaires or a******s. A great model: Dress for Success, Patagonia or the Insight Timer meditation app.
Keep it real - as Ali G says and think smart about your business before you jump in head first.
with love and thank you for listening - Candice
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Welcome back to NY - the podcast continues in NYC & I'm excited to share more insights on humble beginnings as a writer in Brooklyn and how I got here. You too can make your dreams come to pass and get to where you want to be -a hero's journey you are on. Take one step at a time, be gentle and dont forget to celebrate the small wins. Thank you for listening & have a beautiful week! xx Candice
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The one thing that will get in the way of your personal development is your ego. It will get in the way of spiritual development, a growth mindset and your financial, emotional and physical growth. When we are humbled with grace we can see the world so much clearer. Be kind, be open be loving and most of all be the best spiritual practitioner you know. Look to those who have SUCCESS without EGO. You are present here with all of your gifts, now, open them Because spirituality, and success is free. Thank you for listening & share on social + write a five star review + keep that growth//student shohin mindset xx Candice
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Meet my friend Jenelle Hamilton - a PR Pioneer from London to NYC and LA. She has pioneered the future of PR as a woman of color and as a single mom. Her definition of success is being free and being happy. We have been friends for over a decade and counting. She has solid advice for you today- don't feel stuck- keep going, thrive. Jenelle is a prima example of a woman who did it on her own, in her own way. https://jenellehamilton.com follow Jenelle https://www.instagram.com/jenellehamiltoninc/ & at
https://www.instagram.com/jenellehamilton/ Thank you for listening and a BIG thank you to Jenelle xx ck
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I've been curious about how fake wellness practitioners have been trying to buy your way well. When wellness comes from many marginalized voices and from our ancient ancestors practices. If we learn more about foolish con-artist thirst VS wholesome nutrition, sleep, cold plunges, water, changing our thoughts, breathing, meditation, walking, pets, the library, community events, or simply boundaries with crazy ppl. We become better wellness practitioners - bc when you are real and authentic - you open the doors to a new beginning of true wellness. xx its always free xx ck
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Hot tips on cleansing your whole life. From old beliefs to partners, old friends to dumb social media, sugar, alcohol, drugs and addictions... we are all in need of a shift & here are some simple ways to think and cleanse -- with an open mind. Enjoy xx thank you for listening xx ck
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Spiritual Wellness is different for everyone.
We live in a world where we can learn to see other's beliefs and values. Let's choose to respect and honour all beliefs: (not just yours). Open your small and narrow mind this year.
Follow those with a resume & decades of experience - trust me it will change your life
Be yourself and be vulnerable - being fake AF is out, sorry.
Humility - grace- merit - these things matter.
Look to the light in this world - that's what Kintsugi is.
Look to the Divine Timing of how your life unfolds, and carry faith with you.
Accept things are unjust and they will never be fair - and its okay!
You are so good and you have all the tools you need to be a better wellness practitioner.
Wellness and Spirituality are FREE - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Look to people and partners who fill your heart with joy and love! This is a simple practice.
How to Become ONE with others
Continue to focus on respect and merit. Continue your journey of truth and authenticity,
Because soon the world will change and the cream will ride//the pendulum will swing
And where will you be? Ask yourself - how can you be just 10% better than yesterday? What have you learned today?
Remind your girlfriends - how amazing they are! There's plenty of room for success for everyone! All good spiritual practitioners know -- your time will come, be patient. Be kind, be loving.
Be easy on you - be soft be the light! you are bright -- thank you for listening & please share with 3 friends + write that juicy 5 star review! Love xx Candice
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True Wellness is Free & it Starts With Cleansing the Mind. It's not monetary and its not wrapped in a box and shipped. Wellness needs a full overhaul//its own cleanse. It's time to clear your mind, get the bad friends and toxic ppl out of your life and start living well. Wellness is a clean mindset that starts with forgiveness, letting go and un-attaching from ideas, behaviors, patterns, additions and toxic people that don't work for you anymore. That includes websites you follow, ppl you follow and apps on your phone.. be careful, safe, mindful - while also being real. Listen for more insight & thank you for listening x Candice
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Just telling it how it is ... you'll have to listen to this one to get all the juicy yes’s and no’s.
Happy New Year friend -- and to be well is a simple balance- so cut the b******t out and gain some simplicity... its easy start letting go of the attachment to stupid and dumb -- listen in, get stronger and smarter with me.
& thank you for listening lovely xx Candice
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Thank you for Listening in 2022- your 2023 - is here and here's how to make it F*****g Brilliant:
- Start living a *real* healthy life, off of your screens - try the matcha cleanse or my clean green eats cleanse
- Be self aware - be mindful of others, mostly have respect for our community and our world in peace and cooperation
- Forgiveness when you are ready is key & you do not have to make a seat for them at your table - you can - however, let go
- Continue Education & read books, find credible sources to follow
- Unfollow stupid people & stop the comparing
- Live the Life you have Always Wanted - Now & take the steps to make your goals come to pass
- Set THREE GOALS for 2023 & see them come to pass, over the course of the year!
- We will all go through our own Kintsugi experience or Saturn return in massive suffering - they will all be different and not one person will escape them -- value these experiences, they too shall pass & learn from them
- When things are going well, notice it, value it - and let your GRATITUDE GROW! Be of better service.
Thank you for listening xx Candice
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Happy Holidays Friends, I kept this podcast short today as I wanted you all to be with family, friends, loved ones and ... to please write at least 3 cards or emails to the ones you love, today .
-I wish for you to find kindness in this world
-Let's ask more of the question "How can I help?"
-We can try our best to try to not judge others - and this is hard - it will take time!
-I wish for you to know how loved you are
-I want each of us to be the change we wish to see - take action
-Look for kindness in another person - and a big heart
-Lastly - I wish for you to be able to seek out your dream and fulfill your life's calling
-Let's listen more this year - and support our friends & loved ones through the worst of times
-Learn more about your own friends & family + show them through action how much you care
xx with love xx now go write your cards! xxCandice
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It's that time of year when it gets dark, cold and lonely -- cuffing season, sure - but additionally a time when millions feel alone, and like they have no friends... here's an episode for all of you .. I'm here to help cure that cold, empty space of loneliness and no you are not alone. And if you are with friends and fam, we can help others with their loneliness, tech additions and isolation this season: here's how;
1- Seek out a community and volunteer - you will feel so full when you work in service
2- Look to nature for letting go and remember your anxiety and depression are normal and can be treated
3- Get yourself back out there and date - go out, even if its just a walk or a meal at a restaurant solo.
4- Take your single friends out, treat them to something special, listen to them, set them up, be an ear to lend
5- Go to the gym, learn to surf, cycle, join a running club etc- while you get fit- its a GREAT time to also connect with someone you love
6- Practice better self care and fall in love with yourself - you're the only one you've got - so you better like you
7- Knowing even those in relationships - they suffer too, and its work and its not perfect ! ppl are just lying. frontin'
8- Become self aware - take this time to study self awareness - a great book to start is "Being Peace" by Thich Nhat Hahn
9 - Listen to the words in this "Hard Candy Christmas" song by Dolly Parton ... this song is so sweet!
10- Become the person you want to be -- do it for yourself & know -- one day they will come - so enjoy this time of being single! its a really special time to learn about yourself - and if you are taken - be with your friends who are single and check in on them - take them out and check in on your friends in relationships too. Wabi Sabi all is perfectly imperfect. thank you for listening xx happy holidays. Be good to you!! Love yourself! You are beautiful! xx ck
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Things get better, they always do .. We can improve with each growing year & here is how you are going to do it: Here's what I know about knowing and growing and making it to the next level:
- Find stability in your life: save your cash now, be grateful for your job,- invest your savings into a high yield savings account with a high interest at 3% o more: Focus on MA - opening up more space and life to the empty space in life
- Use your platform to share more good in this world: spreading good is karma
- Your platform can help you to create a legacy of love -- to help in any way you can, give back (follow animal shelters, non profits
- Limit your news intake & unfollow DUMB ppl in 2023!! (stop giving them attention)
- Remember in divine timing - your dreams will come to pass. Work at it - you have got this! I'm cheering you on.
- Open more opportunities to women who work hard and marginalized voices
- How Gracefully did you let go of things that were not meant for you?
- Find your Passion and run with it -- even if you have to write 100 emails to get 1 reply! You have got this!
- Follow the Japanese tradition of MA - more space, give more space to life!
- Endorse other women and create opportunities for them in 2023 -- support, uplift and root for the under-served this year! Ask for it - you deserve it - you have arrived. You have ARRIVED! Ask yourself the questions in this podcast. Write down notes.
- CREAM always rises to the top. Keep crushing your game. I see you.
- Think "you can't touch this" when it comes to anyone or any circumstance trying to shift your mood - you have control over your emotions - especially when we practice presence and gratitude & grace
- Also, if I sound slow -- today lol i blame the weed gummies -- have a great week and thank you for listening xx Candice
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A few hot tips I've learned along my twenty years in fit modeling, writing, editing, cooking and food:
- let go over over-eating gross proceeded foods - stop purchasing them all together
- swap to olive oil and or less fats and better pans
- invest in great cookware that is eco friendly and safe- like green pans
- if you workout at least 5x a week - you can typically eat whatever you'd like!
- Go workout especially when you hate it or when you don't want to - it will always turn your day around!
- Learn how to cook great meals with veggies! It will keep your waist svelte for good
- Learn to cook with more kale, avocados, sweet potatoes and all dark leafy greens
- My best books for weight loss: Clean Green Eats, Kintsugi Wellness, Clean Green Drinks, Pretty Delicious, Cook Yourself Sexy
- Your community will keep you well or unwell
- Choose who you workout with wisely - start yoga at home - keep it light & or try class pass - just start now
- Find friends and classes that make you feel like sunshine
- Stop following gross narcissistic people - get off of social media - the way you look is NOT that important - looks eventually do fade my friends - look to character and wise morals//values in others
- Don't gain the weight this holiday - look to discipline
- Hara Hatchi Bu 80% full only in Japanese
- Spirituality is what will keep your mind right - if you aren't following a spiritually well practice - you won't be your very best self
with love and thanks for listening xx ck
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