Tom Anderson on Instagram: "I was surprised how many people responded to what I wrote yesterday and glad to know people found comfort in my thoughts. š Often this feeling of being ālostā comes from a larger cultural context. I just got back from Bhutan, a place where life feels integrated, whole, directed. About 7 years ago, I chose to live in multiple places around the world; I consider myself a member of various communities. The differences are striking. One of my favorite homes is Hawaii. šTomorrow Iām going there.š¤Part of why I love Hawaii and why it feels like home to me is similar to the feeling I get in Bhutan. Thereās an attitude of calm in Hawaii. You see it in everything, from the speed of traffic, to the gait with which people walk. š£In part, itās island life, but it runs deeper than geography. Itās cultural and philosophical. When your community is strong, your purpose in life feels more secure. šThe state of Hawaii is ranked lowest in the US for depression. šItās fifth ...
45K likes, 791 comments - myspacetom on November 28, 2017: "I was surprised how many people responded to what I wrote yesterday and glad to know people found comfort in my thoughts. š Often this feeling of being ālostā comes from a larger cultural context. I just got back from Bhutan, a place where life feels integrated, whole, directed. About 7 years ago, I chose to live in multiple places around the world; I consider myself a member of various communities. The differences are striking. One of my favorite homes is Hawaii. šTomorrow Iām going there.š¤Part of why I love Hawaii and why it feels like home to me is similar to the feeling I get in Bhutan. Thereās an attitude of calm in Hawaii. You see it in everything, from the speed of traffic, to the gait with which people walk. š£In part, itās island life, but it runs deeper than geography. Itās cultural and philosophical. When your community is strong, your purpose in life feels more secure. šThe state of Hawaii is ranked lowest in the US for depression. šItās fifth lowest for separation and divorce. šØāš©āš§āš¦Is this all because of sunny weather and beautiful beaches? I donāt think so. It helps, but thatās not the whole story. Thereās a saying or hashtag you may have seen on Instagram #luckywelivehawaii To me, that simple idea reflects pride, gratitude, and wisdom, all in one concept: pride in heritage and traditions, gratitude for that heritage to exist and continue, and wisdom of those living in Hawaii to recognize the uniqueness that their heritage does exist and continue. ššWhen you exist in a community like that, youāre less likely to suffer as an individual. If youāre struggling on a personal level, sometimes the answer may lie outside yourselfāin a community thatās waiting for you. Aloha :) šāāļø".