The Miracle Diamond

“Love is Brave, Sweet, Prompt, Precious as a Jewel*.” Julia Roberts

Updated 8/6/24

Hummingbird Zen Koan: “Find your precious jewel.” Rumi

”The hummingbird will show you how to find your sweet spot. “ Stephanie Iris Weiss

“Love is Brave, Sweet, Prompt, Precious as a *Jewel.” Julia Roberts (a line from a favorite Thomas Hardy poem carved above Julia’s mantelpiece or fireplace).

Pardon the hustling and sparkling dust. “The road to success is always under construction.” Lily Tomlin

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Polish up your Mindful gem, The Miracle Diamond with Lavender Light Rain: my soul signature blend of spring water, lavender, sage and a dose of humor, “don’t panic, it’s organic; discover miraculously shifting from Rage to Lavender Sage with Aromatherapy Mist.

We got this, Lavender light rain helps us discover our best self or sweet spot of finding our groove with laser focus, effortless effort, and more self-love. Benefits: doing less with more time, maximum power, minimum effort and sweet dreams, (or improved sleep). Free discovery samples.


Hustle & Sparkle is a divine alchemy blend of soothing aromatherapy mist of high vibration, plant based ingredients for your face and body that restores inner balance, harmonizes your energy and gives you a subtle shimmer, inspiring you to glow with the flow.

Essences of lavender, rose and ylang ylang intertwine and smell divine with a hint of vanilla to hit your sweet spot. A dash of mica minerals highlights and illuminates your complexion.

The miracle diamond triangle symbolizes Hustle & Sparkle. Polish up your miracle diamond of mindfulness with effortless doing for your gorgeous spirit to shine.

Handcrafted with spring water, lavendula augustifolia (lavender)*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, rosa damascena (rose otto), vanilla planifolia (vanilla), cananga odorata (ylang ylang) + mica | 50ml

*Certified Organic

Essential oils are therapeutic grade.

The Miracle Diamond: Hustle & Sparkle Aromatherapy Face and Body Mist 2 oz - 22.00

The Miracle Diamond: Hustle & Sparkle Aromatherapy Face and Body Mist 2 oz - 22.00 (no longer available)

Always cruelty free.

Essential Oil Healing Benefits~

  • Lavender: Reduce anxiety and emotional stress. Achieve optimal focus, improve sleep.

  • Ylany Ylang: Instant mood booster, Happy-calm, romance builder.

  • Rose: Raise your vibration, skin toner, pH balancing.

  • Vanilla: Uplifts spirit, improves respiration, promotes self-confidence.

GENTLY SHAKE BEFORE USE!

Hustle & Sparkle: Shake, Mist and Smile, Let your happiness, peace and confidence shine through!

Centering Charms: Bestie BFF pins (breath friend forever)

Centering Charms: Bestie BFF pins (breath friend forever)

Lovely Goodie bag to ground your gorgeous spirit

Lovely Goodie bag to ground your gorgeous spirit

New Hustle & Sparkle Goodie Bags are here: Grateful for my warm-hearted dear friend Margaret Kimura for sharing a recent story about my hustle and sparkle ️ goodie bags which are my favorite thing to create and giveaway.  The “michi” friendship pin was my  popular “wrap gift” for the movie industry.  Anyone who has ever coached with me knows that a few of my favorite  free gifts are: tea  to sip and reflect on your star magic, lavender light-aromatherapy to illuminate your senses, a sparkly bauble* to stay charmed and a little sweet treat (aha candy) to make you smile and savor a gorgeous moment.

Goodie bag prices start at 11.00 and up

Custom orders (prices may vary)

sparkly bauble* - some charms are available while supplies last, expect the unexpected miracle charm. Last-minute custom “goodie bag” orders are still available. (free shipping in Calif.

Order here: email- michikorolek@gmail.com Instagram direct message, @m.j.rolek = )

Praise Continues

Life coaching with M.J. Rolek, “‘you always intuitively know what I need.’ When I have a lot on my "to do" list it is easy for me to forget my "to be" bliss list. I get anxious and lose my connection to the present moment. When I notice myself spinning in my head hurrying I stop, become mindful, mist Hustle & Sparkle and begin again with a spiritual perspective and an illuminated complexion..” Melissa Scanlon, Founder, President of Fleur333, High Vibe Beauty

“For me, it reminds me to use my 3Gs - feeling grounded, grateful and gorgeous and to slay the day!” Jill Mathews

“As a new mama when I use Hustle & Sparkle I feel refreshed and pampered! Sometimes just pausing to apply this amazing aromatherapy mist, it allows me to remember to take care of myself, so I can be an amazing mama to my little love! It’s so important to take care of ourselves to take the absolute best care of those we love!” Melissa Sue

“Hustle & Sparkle empowers me to flip flop back to the top.” Kathy D. Miller

“Your magic makes my magic. It’s a circle of magic.” Amy Fukuizumi

"Hustle & Sparkle puts the shine in my step. It makes me feel pretty and reminds me to step up my game to feel and look a little better." ~Jessica Scanlon

“For me the hustle is the rhythm (do) and the sparkle is the melody (be). And when they both come together as a harmonious blend it feels like jazz fusion.” ~Albert L. McKay

“I've been using my Hustle and Sparkle everyday and it really lifts my spirits!” Sara Hernandez

“I give myself a little spritz from time to time. It’s nice to spritz yourself during periods of transition. I.e. from work to home, even if you work from home as many do now a days, from prepping dinner to sitting down to enjoy, or from tucking in the kids to transitions to your own down time before bed. This is good self care stuff!” Tracy Taris

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“Joy has no cost.” A Course in Miracles

Payment method is donation based, we accept paypal and venmo-@michiko-rolek.

My Life coaching and Speaking rates are negotiable.

To order: email michikorolek@gmail.com or Instagram DM @m.j.rolek, include description, quanity and shipping address. First time orders, free shipping.

My intention is giving back to build the Roots and Wings Reseach Fund to share A to Zen life- lessons made fun sized for the beginner’s mind or funzen kid in everyone.

I am honored to serve your spirit with The Miracle Diamond (hustle and sparkle ~divine alchemy blend) products and my Life Coaching services.

Click donate button on the home page or contact page.

Ti amo, (i love y’all) Beato, (bless up) Grazie,

Michiko & Grace Ox

Funzen girls = )

Instagram: @m.j.rolek , @grace.rolek

Stay Close to People Who Feel Like Sunshine

The most powerful way to give back is becoming a living example ; Be the sunshine, share the light. Gandhi said, “be the change you wish to see in the world. “Becoming upright, and a light in the world with Ho’oponopono: 'The Hawaiian word ho‘oponop…

The most powerful way to give back is becoming a living example ; Be the sunshine, share the light. Gandhi said, “be the change you wish to see in the world. “

Becoming upright, and a light in the world with Ho’oponopono: 'The Hawaiian word ho‘oponopono comes from ho‘o ("to make") and pono ("right"). The repetition of the word pono means "doubly right" or being right with both self and others. In a nutshell, ho‘oponopono is a process by which we can forgive others to whom we are connected.' Matt James, Ph. D

“Ho’oponopono consists of four phrases: “I am sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.” Why would you start out “I am sorry; Please forgive me” when you need to forgive someone else for a transgression against you? Ho’oponopono teachers call this practice “cleaning,” you clean yourself of your own negative feelings to erase from your memory or consciousness whatever negativity is not working for you. You are expressing the fact that you no longer wish to suffer from a current or past problem. In this kind of situation it is normal to want the other person to change. A normal response, yes, but impossible! The only person you can change is yourself. Furthermore, in a two-person situation you will have played some role in the relationship problem even if it’s just a victim. You will be using Ho’oponopono to obtain forgiveness for yourself: forgiveness for whatever is within you that helped to create the problem.

The next two phrases are “Thank you. I love you.” The “you” could be yourself, the other person and/or the Divine. Conjuring up gratitude and love will help you anchor into a heart-based response. The mind by itself is never able to solve negativity and distress, whereas the heart is the repository of positive emotions. Feelings of self acceptance and self love are increased during this process. Ho’oponopono is also a mindfulness technique helping you to live in the present, not in the distressing past.” Betty Phillips, Ph.D, from Hello Ho’ oponpono FunZen Bakery Blog

Hellooo May, Every Day Is Mother's Day

“You have to find a mother inside yourself. We all do. Even if we already have a mother, we still have to find this part of ourselves inside”

—Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

Daily Self-Love Quotable: “In the practice of Momfulness, we mother not only our children, but also ourselves. When I work with clients (who are mostly moms) … Too often their inner voice is a harsh and critical one. As they develop a positive mothering presence within themselves, they are better able to soothe themselves when they are feeling stressed or anxious. Then they are able to mother their own kids in a much more compassionate way.”

— Denise Roy, MOMfulness, Mothering with Mindfulness,

Compassion, & Grace


Kawaii* Tea Party: “The still water reflects the moon and a little star magic.” Funzen Saying(*kawaii means cute, adorable in Japanese and refers to a feeling of love, care, and protectiveness)Koans Open Our Heart or Mind The point of the koan or pr…

Kawaii* Tea Party: “The still water reflects the moon and a little star magic.” Funzen Saying

(*kawaii means cute, adorable and darling in Japanese and refers to a feeling of love, care, and protectiveness)

Koans Open Our Heart or Mind


The point of the koan or problem (question) is to exhaust the analytic and egoic mind in order to reveal an insight from the more intuitive no-mind.

A Cup of Tea

Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.

Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring.

The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. “It is overfull. No more will go in!”

“Like this cup,” Nan-in said, “you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?”

Manifesting Our Dreams and Zen Miracles

Updated: January 16, 2022

Dreaming True.

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Earlier this year my dream came come true when my daughter, Grace, joined me to visit Dr. Brenda Shoshanna aka Eshin* for a Zen Miracles Tea Party in Manhattan, NYC. I recall listening to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin sing “Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream” and simply imagining a meeting with Eshin for a cup of green tea. I looked forward to discussing how she turns problems into zen koans and applies zen wisdom to everyday life. Truly the zen miracle was sharing a comment on the back of her latest book, Zen Play, Instructions on Becoming Fully Alive.

*Eshin in Japanese means wisdom.

How to Drink a Mindful Cup of Tea from Lion’s Roar magazine by Joseph Emet

There is an ancient saying in the Tea/Zen world: “Cha Zen Ichi Mi”, which means “Tea and Zen, One Taste” from Sweet Persimmon, The Art and Practice of Chado ~The Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. "the way of tea" or 茶の湯, chanoyu)

Water Reflection Quotes That Will Enlighten You Compliled by Eric

“We cannot see our reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.” – Zen Proverb

“Just as the water reflects the stars and the moon, the body reflects the mind and the soul. “– Rumi

“Only in still waters do things reflect undistorted.”– Anne Brown

A cup of tea or coffee is a nice break. Drinking it mindfully is a real break. Joseph Emet teaches us this five-step practice.

Straight from my grateful heart (kokoro in Japanese ) here’s a Pixie Power Packet with a little star magic to ground your gorgeous zen spirit while you sip tea and reflect on a quote that inspires and rewires you to be who are and believe in the miracle you are. In the words of Coco Chanel, “Don’t be like the rest of them darling.”

“Only the still pool reflects the stars.” A Zen Saying that was given to me by a beloved meditation student and friend, Kristen Baker Bellamy.

“The still water reflects the moon and a little star magic.” Funzen Saying

#Funzengirls






Testimonial Stories

 

James Allen once said, "Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom."  

In the words of Brenda Eshin Shoshanna, "No matter how conditions change, we remain stable, and the precious jewel (diamond) we are, begins to shine all by itself. We wake up the one shining within and the entire world is illuminated."

Check out wonderful podcasts: Zen Wisdom For Your Everyday Life and Best Self Books by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna 

Instagram: @zenlife7

 

 “Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”

This concept was initially taught to me awhile back while working with Michi... however I came to understand it on a greater level when I was presented with situations that were essential I respond calmly in the eye of the storm.  

As a realtor, I deal with ups and downs of the industry quite often.  As always in life, we are given the choice how to respond to a stressful situation.  Sometimes it's difficult to get ourselves into peace mode... we can easily think the worst and see disaster ...but with a single breath meditation, using my mindful posture tool, (the miracle diamond of mindfulness) and choosing to shift from fear to love...allows for a clear mind and peaceful heart  in the eye of the storm.  Don't get me wrong...the outside noise is still there...but we can go within and find our center superpowered by 3Gs Grounded, Grateful, and Gorgeous so that we aren't distracted by the chaos around us. That way when we do respond ... we are at our best and have that clarity to handle whatever life presents.  

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Jill @pmzrealtorjill and I at her home in Ripon, California in the Spring, 2017.

Joey’s Praise: ”Michiko’s great grandfather, Sokei-an once said, ”Zen is daily life.” She simplified meditation for me and in turn made dealing with daily events in life a lot easier to deal with. There are many things to be grateful for including obstacles as well as the gifts of life. ” Joey Alberto Santiago

Instagram: @joeyalbertosantiago

(read more about Joey and Grace, check out previous blog, 'finding my hallelujah voice')

In ”Zen Odyssey, The Story of Sokei-an, Ruth Fuller Sasaki, and the Birth of Zen in America”, my great grandpa, Sokei-an mentions repeatedly his koan, ”Zen is daily life.” 🖤

Koans go beyond logic, they’re only understood intuitively and experientially. To clarify, it’s living our art or practice of ”everyday enlightenment”, according to my friend, author of ”Peaceful Warrior, and Everyday Enlightenment”, Dan Millman.

 

  "The still water reflects the moon and a little star magic." Funzen saying

"I use my 3Gs to be grounded with mindful posture, breath, grateful, and gorgeous, classy and badassy. They are my superpowers as a FunZen girl at heart to keep calm, focused, present not perfect, and diamond sharp with fearless confidence." - Grace Sakura Rolek, voice actor, actress, singer @grace_rolek

 

"A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles." Unknown

 I repeatedly thank my lucky stars that a mutual friend Michaela Dietz, who is the voice of Amethyst on Steven Universe, introduced me to author and life coach Michiko Rolek.  At the time I met Michiko my daughter Isabelle was 8-months-old and I was struggling with postpartum depression. It was one of the lowest points of my life and meeting Michiko was an enlightening experience; she was a bright light that shone through the darkness. I began learning about daily roots and wings and coaching with her after that first meeting. I vividly remember sitting across from her at Starbucks when she asked me life changing questions after I had shared about Isabelle's colic and our struggles with bedtime and sleep. I learned how to relax and  breathe to get grounded and release stress. I'm grateful to practice reaching stillness in the daily storms of life. I celebrate finding gorgeous moments to share ”MOMfulness” with other mom's like Amy Fukuizumi, who says, ”I've been waking every morning repeating my mindful mantra,  'I am grateful for being grounded in my gorgeous spirit' and every day...has been a little bit of magic.”  #selflovebalm

Starbucks MOMents <3 with Melissa Scanlon @zenmommanature and Amy Fukuizumi @amyfukuizumi and myself. @m.j.rolek

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Momfulness: Mothering with Mindfulness, Compassion, and Grace Book by Denise Roy

 
 

Using my Hallelujah Voice

&nbsp;Leonard Cohen’s expression "sweet concern" reminds me of the Sanskrit word "Madhuvidya" which means sweet or honey knowledge, and the simple act of infusing spirituality, (love, light, oneness, and a little hope to take the next step)&nbsp;int…

 Leonard Cohen’s expression "sweet concern" reminds me of the Sanskrit word "Madhuvidya" which means sweet or honey knowledge, and the simple act of infusing spirituality, (love, light, oneness, and a little hope to take the next step) into our everyday lives.

Updated: 10/9/21

They say three is a magic number. I recently mentioned to a friend that my daughter Grace, successful voice-over actor, and Joey Santiago, lead guitarist for the American alternative rock band the Pixies, were the only two people that used the zen secret tools from my book Mental Fitness to "unleash their brilliant performer" professionally.  For instance, when Grace is playing the role of Connie, on Cartoon Network, she grounds her spirit with a grateful heart to capture gorgeous moments to stay in her funzen zone. She calls being superpowered by her 3Gs, grounded, grateful, gorgeous, FunZen coaching.

When our hearts are open, also known in zen as "empty your cup," magic happens. Our intuitive wisdom comes calling, and creativity flows. The very air in the room becomes charged with the gift of possibilities. Inspired from Bellruth Naparstek, author, teacher and guided imagery pioneer.

Out of the blue, I was reminded that Leonard Cohen was the third. He also used my zen secret tools to go back on the road to perform gloriously. 

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Joey Santiago's “zazen moment" (sitting medtitation) with Pixies band mates Black Francis, Paz Lenchantin, David Lovering~ 5/5/17.  In this picture Joey is activating Alan Watts' wise words, "When man feels free to be all of himself, there is a magic in every littlest act and thought."

Around the time I was planning to share this post, I was asked by Leonard Cohen's social media voice, Allan Showalter, to share a picture of Leonard and I, which coincided with my comment about teaching Grace and Joey.  Allan was also interested in sharing some of the ideas in this new blog, using my hallelujah voice. Check out, Michiko's Lunch Conversation With Leonard Cohen & Their Menu.  (clickable link)

“Continued below”

Grace and I loved the Pixies show, &nbsp;now, I'm a fan. &nbsp;Twitter:Joey Santiago&nbsp;,&nbsp;Grace Rolek

Grace and I loved the Pixies show,  now, I'm a fan.  Twitter:Joey Santiago , Grace Rolek

Using my Hallelujah Voice

Out of the divine timing of events,  I am grateful to share my recent Aha moment. "Leonard used the zen secret tools (brilliant basics) that we discussed at lunch to leave the zen monastery and go back on the road...Leonard lived his practice and he manifested mastery of the fundamentals like focus, dedication, discipline, and fearless confidence to stay in the zone."

I'm so grateful to see Joey Santiago take his "warrior of light" laser focus out on the road too. I appreciate Joey’s cultivation of “empty your cup” to activate the beginner's mind or zen mindset to become more mentally fit. Working with him to polish up his mindful gem, the miracle diamond with “Joey’s posture tune up” was a breath of fresh air.

A shout out to all of my students, past, present, and future, I'm honored and grateful to be a part of helping you to live in the moment and feel your best with Zen and the art of mindfulness. We got this.

Takeaway touchstone: From worrier to warrior, fear less with more self love.

Paraphrasing, when we concentrate  on breathing and posture, the attitude of mind automatically comes right and mindfulness is manifested effortlessly” Taisen Deshimaru, Roshi 

Shunryu Suzuki, author of spiritual classic, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind says, “The state of mind that exists when you sit in the right posture is, itself, enlightenment."

What is Blissipline?

Blisscipline is the tri-harmony of self discipline, self love, and self respect. (update 5/1/19)

The ‘Blissipline’ in Discipline, inspired from Dr. Michael Beckwith, paraphrasing self discipline is a practice of self love, self respect, and sweet surrender that results in freedom.

“It takes discipline to be a free spirit.” Gabrielle Roth

“Zen aims at freedom, but its practice is disciplined.” – Gary Snyder

“I have now been reading your book, Mental Fitness, and it is truly wonderfully sane, healthy, and spiritual all in one. Leonard Cohen’s introduction is charming, and quite true. I would love to see you sometime teaching in action.”

Gary Snyder – Author and Pulitzer Prize winning Poet