Qiana Di Bari 3/23/26 Qiana Di Bari 3/23/26

The Table Still Holds: A Storm in Lahaina and the Work of Beginning Again

After days of relentless rain in Lahaina, we found ourselves sitting outside again, propping a handheld on the table and making do. Not everyone on the island had that option. But sometimes, even imperfectly, the table is the one thing that still holds.

Qiana Di Bari 1/29/26 Qiana Di Bari 1/29/26

How To Begin, Gently: Day 30- What You Owe

You may owe love. But you get to choose how to love.

Qiana Di Bari 1/25/26 Qiana Di Bari 1/25/26

How To Begin, Gently: Day 24- What You Hold

Some days you ask how to begin. Others, you wonder how to hold. How to hold your own life together while showing up for the people, places, and responsibilities that depend on you.

Qiana Di Bari 6/22/25 Qiana Di Bari 6/22/25

Aloha: An Introduction (Part 3)

Aloha. This one hits different. Unlike ciao and yo, aloha is more than a salutation. “Hello” and “goodbye” are only the tip of the spear. Aloha is a philosophy. Aloha is a way of life. Aloha is a perspective, an inclusive and love-colored worldview. Aloha is a spirit. It is an intuitive and connected way of being. Aloha is peace. It is humility. Aloha is rooted in honor and tradition and a universal love.