Calm Corner by Dr. Alisa Seeda, OTD, ACC

There's less than 18 weeks left in 2026, and my theme this year is to use my voice more. My goal, for the rest of the year, is to record and publish 18 episodes, sharing my perspective as a military spouse/expat. I hope you'll take a listen.

What resonates the most with you?

Youtube: https://youtu.be/dwx4aTkRIdM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GTWIWomqMEyxacVy0xG2d?si=mMeB8FLpRzmSkAHNIs7NWg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calm-corner-podcast-by-dr-alisa-seeda-otd-acc/id1635051206?i=1000786932936

Free dharma talk and meditation on Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Life.

Come learn about The Noble Eightfold Path and its connection to success in life.

Guest speaker: Dr. Aroon Seeda, founder of Single Breath Academy, brings 22 years of experience as a monk and currently serves as a Buddhist Chaplain.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10:30-12:00
Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan

Open to all backgrounds with base access.

Register at calmcorner.com/events or https://forms.gle/H9JyqS138CumHyrq7

We’re half way through with our 5M. The next M is Mental Health.

Over the weekend I challenged myself to show up to more local events. While I felt nervous to not know anyone at a networking meetup, literally at first I was choosing to hang out with a grandma and baby instead of interacting with others, I was still glad to have shown up, learned, and connected with locals, too, not just those in the military community. Shoutout to Daine, Willie and Haruna for delivering such a thoughtful event.

My mental health was craving this connection. I listened. And acted.

Also, had a chance to attend a Tanabata (Star Festival) organized by TELL Japan, and wrote wishes down - a practice that I have done monthly (look up Keiko’s Power Wish Method). Also, supported local vendors from food trucks to a tarot card reader :)

There are times when staying in is right for you (introverts unite) while other times putting yourself out there is right (extrovert by necessity). Only you know what’s best for you and your mental health.

💚 What does your mental health need today?