Blue Zones Project Blog

Local moai in 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii is still going strong despite COVID-19 pandemic. Not to mention, they were the first moai to get started in this Blue Zones Project community. They show up each Sunday afternoon on Zoom to "meet."  Member Irene Chung mentions, "we are not just  walking friends , we are  FRIENDS ." Some of the moai members do not use technology, yet they still keep in touch through phone calls to one another. Moai leaders, Teresa Sakurada and Flo Baruz call each member every week to check in with them, especially those who do not use technology. 

This is a challenging time we are experiencing. For many of us, we are relearning how to navigate our daily lives and I would dare say, if my own experience is any indication, that is resulting in surprising things. You are probably tired of reading about the horror that has accompanied our current situation. I know I am. To help my mental state in this time I have tried to take a look at the good that has developed around us…change always brings good and bad.