Everything Starts from Small Steps — The Journey of Life and Success

I believe everything in life starts small. Every dream, every skill, every new chapter — it all begins with something tiny that you choose to care about. I try, and I fail, and I try again. I never give up. Hard work — if it doesn’t kill you, it only makes you stronger.

Whatever I do, I do it with honesty, kindness, and heart. That’s how I was raised, and that’s how I live. Some people may not understand me — but that’s okay. Their opinions never break me; they only push me further. I learn, I grow, and I keep walking forward with aloha — with good spirit and consideration.

If along the way you can help someone who feels down to feel a little better — and it costs you nothing — do it. Not everyone wakes up with a wonderful life, and not everyone wakes up knowing they live in the most beautiful place on earth. Learn and live to be kind to others. Don’t carry a bad attitude; that’s not how you show your aloha. ✳️

To turn my love for this art into a hobby and then into a business was a big step in my life. I did it all on my own — through a lot of frustration, anxiety, mistakes, and long hours filled with both patience and persistence. Every step taught me something.

Today, I feel I’ve reached a place where I can finally share what I’ve learned with others — from the techniques and details to the emotions behind them. I hope you all enjoy it. I hope you get to know me a little more — how I think, how I care, and how much respect I have for this art.

I truly love what I do, and I hope that love shows in everything you see at ShellsHawaii.com ⚓
Every shell, every creation, and every story I share comes from a place of gratitude — and I thank you all for being part of my journey. ☀️

➡️ Coming up next: On Monday, I’ll be sharing something special for those who are just beginning this journey —
“Beginner’s Guide — Should I Try to Make Niʻihau Shell Jewelry? What I Need and What I Have to Know.”

If you’ve ever been curious about where to start, what tools you’ll need, or how to begin working with these tiny treasures, this post is for you.

Stay tuned — it’s going to be a fun one! ❇️

With aloha,
Janjira