Polynesian Paralysis Podcast

Episode 43 - What Would You Do If You Had No Fear? by Diane Conway (2004)

In the book What Would You Do If You Had No Fear? Living Your Dreams While Quakin’ in Your Boots by Diane Conway published in 2004, the author asks a variety of people the simple question "What would you do if you had no fear?" A woman named Janet responded by saying "Yes" when offered the opportunity to sail to the Caribbean and later to the South Pacific where she experienced "Polynesian Paralysis". This book describes how you can turn "if only" or "I wish" into "I can" or "I will". For more information about "Polynesian Paralysis", please visit our website at  http://www.rxaloha.com [http://www.rxaloha.com] Polynesian Paralysis.... the sensible approach to mindfulness.

Episode 42 - Double Lives by David Heenan (2002)

In the 2002 book Double Lives: Crafting Your Life of Work and Passion for Untold Success, David Heenan describes 10 extraordinary individuals who led "double lives".  Having lived in Hawaii for many years, the author included two guys who also lived in Hawaii and excelled in both business and art.  The author includes 20 keys to living a "double life" and some of these keys could be the result of "Polynesian Paralysis". For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, please visit our website at http://www.rxaloha.com [http://www.rxaloha.com] Polynesian Paralysis... the sensible approach to mindfulness.

Episode 41 - Partners in Pleasure: Sharing Success, Creating Joy, Fulfilling Dreams - Together by Paul Pearsall (2001)

Partners in Pleasure: Sharing Success, Creating Joy, Fulfilling Dreams - Together is a book written by Paul Pearsall in 2001. Using life lessons gathered from ancient Polynesian and Hawaiian cultures, Dr. Pearsall suggests that being on "Hawaiian time" or experiencing "Polynesian Paralysis" can give you a new perspective on life and help you understand the benefits of being still, relaxing, appreciating nature, and enjoying life. For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, please visit our website at http://www.rxaloha.com [http://www.rxaloha.com] Polynesian Paralysis... the sensible approach to mindfulness.

Episode 40 - A Little Book of Aloha by Renata Provenzano (2001)

A Little Book of Aloha contains a collection of Hawaiian proverbs and inspirational wisdom as collected by Renata Provenzano in 2001. It includes a quote from Clifford Nae'ole the Hawaiian cultural advisor at the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua on the island of Maui. He describes the experience of Polynesian Paralysis as being on "Hawaiian Time" and he find it makes him happy.  For him, Polynesian Paralysis includes observation, appreciation, and relaxation. For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, please visit our website at http://www.rxaloha.com [http://www.rxaloha.com] Polynesian Paralysis.... the sensible approach to mindfulness.

Episode 39 - Sailing the Dream by John F. McGrady (1999)

The book Sailing the Dream (1999) written by John F. McGrady describes his adventures sailing a 34-foot sailboat from Seattle to the South Pacific and back to Hawaii. Not just a sea story, Sailing the Dream is a metaphysical pilgrimage that encourages the reader to join in and take a second look at the values that steer their own lives. While in Bora Bora, John experienced Polynesian Paralysis. Fortunately, you don't have to sail across the pacific to experience Polynesian Paralysis. All you need to do is be still, relax, appreciate nature and enjoy life. For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, visit our website at: http://www.rxaloha.com [http://www.rxaloha.com] Polynesian Paralysis.... the sensible approach to mindfulness.