In traditional voyaging, it is said a navigator has ‘pulled an island from the sea’ when he or she guides the canoe to land beyond the horizon. Navigators of the traditional, ancient ways are able to see further and in ways that others cannot – thus inspiring their crew to find courage and venture into the… Read more »
As we head toward the completion of each year, we are provided with an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been, as well as the energies of the new year to come. It’s a time of KOHO ( CHOICES ). What people, places, situations, ways of behaving, thinking, speaking, patterns, old… Read more »
So you have found your voice……………. but have you read the instruction manual and learnt how to operate it skillfully? Over the last few of months a phrase that has been shared frequently is “I have found my voice.” Ok, so what does that mean? Finding one’s voice and learning to Communicate with aloha and in… Read more »
Organising Cultural Immersion Retreats is a hana aloha, labour of love always for me. There are the obvious aspects of accommodation and transport. There’s the months of connecting with, building and ho’omalama (nurturing) aloha and pono relationships with various Kumu and Kupuna. There’s the hilina’I (trust) that the schedule and the people will… Read more »
It’s not often that I sit back from my computer and say a humbling, heartfelt ‘WOW’, and I’m feeling very grateful that today was one of them. The last week had been one that had resulted in me taking many a deep HA breath and exclaiming “Geez, there sure is something going on in the… Read more »
As I have journeyed through life, a concept that has always been important to me is that of being of service, of giving back and/or paying it forward. Honouring,respecting and valuing : all life, all who have taken the time to teach and share their wisdom, all who have shown aloha. … Read more »
When Barbara asked to interview us, I will confess to being a little nervous! Whilst I trust in & certainly pule’d to ensure the ancestors would be guiding the interview & what came out of my mouth, I’m still human 😉 Also, always being mindful & aware that I am being ka leo (the voice)… Read more »
In this modern technological age, we have the blessing of the smartphone, internet. email, tablet and a multitude of devices to keep us connected and informed. Or do they? Whilst Google is a wonderful resource for information, it is also a haven for much mis-information. I certainly do bless some of that information… Read more »
As I head toward the final Advanced LomiLomi Training in Australia, I have been reflecting on the prevalence of people purporting to ‘do’ lomilomi, to ‘incorporate some lomilomi strokes and techniques’. On a visit to the gym recently I saw a flyer for the new massage practitioner there. On reading the flyer, that phrase was… Read more »
I do so love the way Spirit regularly provide opportunities to check in that my aloha, pono and my hele ka ‘olelo (walk the talk) superhero undies are firmly in place. Tuesday evening I received a message on Facebook from a friend, asking for assistance to find Puddles, a gorgeous little 6 month old bundle… Read more »
Working with all recycled materials, I have a vague foundation of what some of the piece will be about, however allow that to simply evolve naturally……. & it does, with plenty of guidance from above. Well, one person in particular……. Anake’ Mahealani Kuamo’o – Henry. I won’t write an essay here. I’ll simply say the… Read more »
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