Category: Aloha Spirit

Hau’ōli Aloha Pō’alīma

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Aloha a me kā maikāʻi kākahiāka. Hau’ōli Aloha Pō’alīma a pau. Kā hopena pule, ūa ʻaneʻi pela ke hoike nei i kekāhi lēʻalēʻa i loko o kā lā me kā ‘ōhana a me nā hoa aloha. Noho pomaikā’i a hīkī i kā lāʻapōpō, he nūi ke aloha.

Hello and Good Morning … Happy aloha Friday, everyone!  The weekend is here so lets have some fun in the sun with family and friends.  Remain blessed and until tomorrow much aloha.

Hau’ōli lā Pō’aōno

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Strelitzia (Bird Of Paradise) growing on the edge of the cliff – east coast of Madeira island (Cape Ponta de Sao Lourenco).

Aloha kākahiāka ōukou a me Hau’ōli lā Pō’aōno. Hoihoi keīa nāni lā. I hopenapule maikā’i. O kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.

Good morning, everyone, and Happy Saturday. Enjoy a beautiful day and have a nice weekend. Peace be with you.

New Moon Energy Blast – Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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NEW MOON ENERGY UPGRADE – NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Last time I did this, many reported wonderful healing experiences … so here I am, here for you again.

Taking names for the next New Moon … register your name in the comments below.  The absolute last entry to be taken will be 11:55 pm, 11/6/2018.

Won’t be taking stragglers because of the wave we’re creating … so, if you miss this go-round, there’s always December 7th. Let’s get onboard and ride this wave!  Aloha!

Hau’ōli aloha Pō’akāhi

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Aloha kākahiāka kākou a me Hau’ōli aloha Pō’akāhi! Ūkulī’i kā pūa, onaōna i kā mau’ū. Aloha kekāhi i kekāhi. Ī lā nāni nōu ōukou.

Hello and Good morning everyone, Happy aloha Monday! Tiny is the flower, yet it scents the grasses around it. Wishing all of you a peaceful and blessed day! Take the time to smell the flowers and love one another. May you all have a beautiful day.

Hauʻōli aloha Lāʻpule

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Maikā’i kākahiāka i nā mea a pau ʻia ōukou maikāʻi poe kānaka. Kona kupanaha Lā’pule. E aloha ōukou makemake e ʻike i loko oʻ ke ʻāo nei. I kā pomaikā’i oʻ kā lā. Oʻ kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.     

Good morning to all you beautiful people. It’s wonderful Sunday. Be the aloha you wish to see in the world! Have a blessed day. Peace be with you.

The Way of Pōnō | The Concept of Pō

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This lesson comes from the teachings of Kumu Hula Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu, a well known and innovative Hula master whose Halau is located in Oakland, California. This lesson is taught in mo’olelo, a sacred learning circle, and is usually accompanied to the beat of traditional Pahu drums. It is a soulful experience to be in his presence … his Mana is extraordinary!

Q: What is Pō?

A: Pō is described as Light or Darkness. In the early times of Hawai’i, the people measured time on a lunar cycle. The Hawaiian day actually began at Midnight. Hence, the days of the week were named Pō’akahi (Monday, or first day), Pō’alua (Tuesday, or second day), and so on.

Q: What does Pō beyond the horizon mean?

A: Pō also means obscurity, or things not understood. Mythically, it was a time of the Divide, a time of the Gods. For some, it is a sacred period for ancestral connections.

Q: Where is Pō?

A:  Pō is beyond the horizon. It is the last step to destiny. It is a tangled web of mystery no one can escape. It is the realm of the unconscious mind.  Āʻo means Light, and that which belongs to the living. Pō and Āʻo are just two sides of the same coin, a coin we all carry. Neither exists without the other … and that’s a fact!

Q: What does “beyond the horizon” mean?

A: It means the limits to one’s own understanding. Many people think I push the boundaries, which also defines one’s horizons. What do you think? I don’t think so … but it may be that I am on the other side of another person’s boundaries. I would rather not limit myself to another’s beliefs and fears.

Q: Where do Hawaiian spirits live?

A: Hawaiian spirits live in those of us that are Hawaiian. It is a mindset. It is the idea of being Hawaiian and identifying with things Hawaiian. It is the Hawaiian consciousness. It does not matter where we call Home … Hawai’i is enough when it is in the heart … and being conscious of that keeps the spirit of Hawai’i alive.

Q: If you’re not in Hawai’i, how do you mālāma ʻāina?

A:  Mālāma ʻāina refers to the caring for the ancestral lands. It means to tend and maintain its well-being. However, our ancestral grounds does not necessarily mean the ground, or Earth we walk on. It also means your Self, what we consider the living land. You can trace your ancestry through genealogical records and now, thanks to science, you can trace your lineage through your DNA. It now seems that in your bones lies the traces of your ancestors. You, the living Earth … it is this ʻĀina that you should care for most vigilantly because … if you mālāma your ʻāina your ʻĀina will take care of you.

Q: As a Hawaiian, where do you go after life?

A: I go to Pō. With so many cultural beliefs, the obvious is overlooked. Hope, Faith and Trust are all factors of belief and it all takes consciousness. They seem to be the ideals of comfort, thoughtful ways to accept the inevitable. You can change your religious beliefs, but you cannot change who you are … you are the descendant of your ancestors, and the ancestor of your descendants. Hawaiian spirits go to Pō. When you sleep, your unconscious mind is allowed to venture with your ancestors. It is then that you are most capable of connecting with yourself. But, even then, we sometimes become afraid of what we dream, yet we are the creators of our dreams … so why be afraid?

These are the obscurities of Pō!

Aloha Sociology | Dr. Willie Kauai – Denationalization In The Hawaiian Kingdom (July 29, 2017)

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“This is useful, truthful information that needs to be revisited over & over till it is inculcated in our minds. Most historical event to lead us back to our beloved country, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Understanding the mindset of the people in the time of change is imperative. When we all finally get it, then as a people of this country can we move forward to being the people of this country not American but Hawaiian in its true sense. Mahalo Dr. Willie Kauai. We all need to spend our time and resources from a hawaiian perspective.”

— Wainani Kealoha

INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII | What Would It Take to Achieve Hawaiian Sovereignty?

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In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed a law apologizing for the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, fueling hopes that an independent Hawaiian nation would be recognized by the federal government. Twenty-two years later, sovereignty proponents continue to push for recognition in Congress, while new pathways toward nation-building emerge at home. What might an independent Hawaiian nation look like? Daryl Huff moderates the discussion.

PBS Hawaii | HIKI NŌ Episode 424 | Focus on Hawaiian Culture | Full Program

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Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School graduate Nohea Miller and Halau Ku Mana Senior Olu Schaller host a special compilation show of past HIKI NŌ stories that focus on Hawaiian culture. Included are: a story from Hana K-12 School on how the tradition of akule fishing keeps an East Maui community together; a report from St. Andrew’s Priory about that school’s annual celebration of its founding Ali’i Queen Emma; a feature from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama about their recently completed Hawaiian Cultural Center; Halau Ku Mana’s story on its annual Makahiki (ancient Hawaiian games) festival; the traditional Hawaiian art of hale (or house) building from Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha on Kauai, and a report from Punahou School about the Eldredge family’s legacy of organizing the school’s Holoku Ball.