What does genki mean?

EdEnergy, Genki, TEA

Let’s talk about the word genki. Genki is a term and phrase in Japanese that means energetic or healthy. It’s used as a common greeting in Japanese and it describes one who is doing well and full of vitality and life. To me, genki is like the new happy. Genki is about having the energy and the capacity to do … Read More

My favourite offline things to do when I need energy

EdGenki

What do you like to do when you need a digital break? This is a follow up to my previous video post. Climb – I like to find a tree, playground, or something out in nature to climb. It helps me feel a rush of adrenaline and adventure. There’s something about climbing that brings the monkey out in me. If … Read More

Conquer smartphone addiction

EdDistractions, Lifestyle, Obstacles, Smartphones, TEA

Are you hooked on your smartphone or do you know someone who is? The rise of smartphones has changed our lives. We can utilize an infinite number of applications and tools with these small and convenient devices that fit into our pockets everywhere. Everywhere I go, I see someone looking down at their smartphone. When I am with my family … Read More

Sprinkle some zest into your life

EdEnergy, Genki, Health, Lifestyle

Imagine a room that hasn’t been aired out in days if not weeks or months. The trapped, stuffed, filthy air fills the room with an old, bland, and unpleasant kind of feeling. Do you feel like that inside? To be genki also means having a zest for life. Zest is a spicy type of enthusiasm and a strong feeling of … Read More

How important is our Energy

EdEnergy, Genki, Lifestyle, TEA

Energy is the fuel and foundation of what we do and what we are capable of doing. Energy comes from the day-to-day decisions we make, our thoughts, our food, our bodies, our habits, our minds, and our hearts. Energy is the spark that enables us to go do the things we want to do. It gives us the strength and … Read More