Five Elements: Voices of wisdom on the things that matter most

This special episode features 8 year-old singer-songwriter and granddaughter, Coco Krishok, on ukulele and vocals! I introduce the song with a story about how it came about, and some reflections on friendship. The theme of the song is timeless and universal, and wise words of advice from Coco. I know you will love the song as much as I do!

As we snacked on watermelon and apples, we had an in-depth conversation about dinosaurs. It started with the question, "Are there dinosaurs at the zoo?" I answered no, then pressed record. Have a listen to the fascinating mind of a 3 year-old!

A special episode on Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and holiday, which also happens to be Trump's inauguration day.

A conversation with our friend, Iris, about what it means to be mahu.

Many children in Palestine are hungry, sad, scared, and needing our help. How do we help take care of each other? How do we make the world better, far away and also here at home?

Today is my brother John's birthday! I wish you all got a chance to meet him. He was a special person in my life and I learned so much from him. I have many tender memories of him, and I celebrate him today and everyday, with love.

This episode was made by my grandkids, plus a story about the 12 animals of the lunar calendar!

Who are your best friends? What makes them special? What kinds of things do you play together? What do you like about them and what do they appreciate about you? Anna Lim, where are you today? I am remembering you and sharing you with my grandchildren!

Uncle Walt shared some really powerful wisdom with us today about Hawaiian cosmology and what makes today special. I'm sharing it with my grandchildren!

Thoughts on Palestine, intergenerational trauma, and what transformation actually requires. Gratitude to Resmaa Menakem, Orland Bishop, Grace Lee Boggs, and so many others. This is an audio recording of Gwi-Seok's essay, "Day 30," at StillinSirsasana.blogspot.com. Ukulele intro and outro, "Helpless" by Ruby Mary Gill, played by Gwi-Seok.

This conversation is with Barbara Jones. She’s a daughter, mother, and grandmother, and we talk about caregiving, ancestry, faith, and the roadmap we wish to leave our grandchildren. Barbara talks about her son, Conté, and what he is teaching us, even since his transition at age 24. You can learn more about her work and her family here . Barbara L. Jones, lifelong Detroiter and community activist,...

Baba Wayne Curtis is a beloved elder, artist, farmer, former Black Panther, and visionary organizer, along with Mama Myrtle, at their farm, a gathering place on the far east side of Detroit, Feedom Freedom Growers. We talked on his front porch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. You will hear the rainstorm, the wind, the traffic, and the birds. You’ll also hear Baba Wayne’s reflections on revealing what...

Welcome to Five Elements, a podcast featuring voices of wisdom on the things that matter most. I’m Hong Gwi-Seok, and I’m a Korean American mother, grandmother, Iyengar Yoga practitioner and teacher, caregiver, and activist, rooted in Detroit, MI. You can find me at halmonipower on Instagram. Each episode will consist of a conversation with someone who is centering transformational practices.&nbsp...