For Humans, Warriors, and Lovers

Your humanity consists of three essential aspects: spirituality, mentality, and physicality. These aspects were agreed upon during your transition from spiritual creation to your birth into physical reality—an agreement ensuring their coexistence throughout your life's journey.

These three aspects were designed to create balance and harmony in your daily experiences. Therefore, it is only natural to be disciplined in structuring a schedule that allows each element to be nurtured at various points throughout your day. Discipline and clear thinking must prevail to maintain order, harmony, and balance.

Maintaining Order and Discipline

To achieve balance, you must create a lifestyle encompassing all three aspects of your humanity. Developing a powerful mindset will enable you to establish daily patterns of thought, expression, and action—habitual practices that bring variety and fulfillment to life.

For example, if you are awake for 18 hours a day, design a schedule that integrates time for your spiritual, mental, and physical needs, desires, and expressions. The specific structure is up to you, but aim for a balanced approach that nurtures each aspect.

Below is an example of how I balance these three aspects in my daily life:

Morning Routine: Awakening the Mind and Spirit

I typically wake between 3:30 and 4:00 a.m., often from a dream that provides insight into a challenge or situation requiring a solution. During this time, my brain vibrates at an alpha frequency, conducive to problem-solving and positive decision-making.

While still in bed, I reflect on these insights, considering different options and perspectives. Often, I get up to write down my thoughts, capturing new revelations that surface in this state—a zone of consciousness between dreaming and wakefulness.

Between 3:30 and 6:00 a.m., I focus on my spiritual and mental development.

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Physical Discipline: Strengthening the Body

From 6:30 to 7:40 a.m., I engage in physical exercises while still in bed. This includes 70 minutes of continuous breathing, stretching, striking, and kicking techniques. During these exercises, I often listen to Hawaiian music, which connects me to my heritage, customs, and traditions.

My physical training is rigorous and structured:

• Striking and blocking arm techniques: 100 repetitions each

• Leg stretching and kicking techniques: 50-100 repetitions each (alternating between sets)

By the time I have been awake for four hours—yet still in bed—I have already balanced my humanity's spiritual, mental, and physical aspects.

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Daily Activities: Engagement and Connection

Once fully awake, I transition into activities that keep me active and connected to nature. I do yard work such as raking, weeding, planting vegetables and herbs, and tending to my surroundings.

My approach to hygiene is also rooted in sustainability. Though I have two fully functional bathrooms, I prefer to bathe outdoors using rainwater collected in 50-gallon containers. I have been showering this way for nearly 40 years, which aligns with my commitment to water conservation. Additionally, I collect bathwater to irrigate plants or clean walkways around my home.

This time is also when I connect with friends and colleagues. I make calls to friends in Hawaii, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, conduct podcasts, and interview. I regularly check in with my writing partner, Blake, and my longtime friend, Engelbert Humperdinck, staying engaged with their work and lives.

Midday: Nourishment and Productivity

Between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., I enjoy breakfast while catching up on world news. My meals vary between yogurt, crepes, oatmeal, French toast, or eggs, always accompanied by fresh fruit.