‘Olelo Na Kanaka – Learn Hawai’ian With Kumu Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier

JOIN ME for 30 Kulāiwi Hawaiian Language Lessons shared by Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning.

E ALA E … AWAKEN / ARISE … Back in August 2005, Kumu Tweety challenged me to start my days with this ‘oli (chant) as I trained with her on Mau’i.  I pass on this challenge to my Mainland USA students of Halau ‘Aha Hui Lanakila.  For me, learning and passing on the lessons in Hawai’ian challenges me to dig deeper and reach higher!

A’O AKU, A’O MAI … TEACH, LEARN …”I teach so I can learn.”

JOIN ME AS I REVIEW 24 HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS sponsored years ago by KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS DISTANCE LEARNING.  These pre-recorded sessions are lessons from Kulāiwi, an educational show back in the 90’s produced and taught by Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier and sponsored by Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate in collaboration with the Department of Education of Hawai’i.

Pehea ‘oe? O wai kou inoa? No hea mai ‘oe?
‘Eleu au. O Auntie Lana ko’u inoa a no Pearl City mai au.

VALUE LESSON:
Ho’okipa – Hospitality

Thought For Today

  
“Admit it. You aren’t like them. You’re not even close. You may occasionally dress yourself up as one of them, watch the same mindless television shows as they do, maybe even eat the same fast food sometimes. But it seems that the more you try to fit in, the more you feel like an outsider, watching the ‘normal people’ as they go about their automatic existences. For every time you say club passwords like ‘Have a nice day’ and ‘Weather’s awful today, eh?’, you yearn inside to say forbidden things like ‘Tell me something that makes you cry’ or ‘What do you think deja vu is for?’ Face it, you even want to talk to that girl in the elevator. But what if that girl in the elevator (and the balding man who walks past your cubicle at work) are thinking the same thing? Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on conversation with a stranger? Everyone carries a piece of the puzzle. Nobody comes into your life by mere coincidence. Trust your instincts. Do the unexpected. Find the others .…” 

— Timothy Leary

Tarot Contemplation – The Emperor

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Though we often counsel heart over mind, there are times when mind over heart is necessary … and today, welcomed.  Your mental focus is needed to make hard decisions, however, decision-making feels easier as this is another benefit of the new direction you are presently following in your life.  You are learning to master your Self, so embrace your self-determination.  Perhaps you might encounter a kindly older gentleman whose perspective will assist your decision-making process.  Because he’s older, he may appear to be a rules-stickler that rubs your “modern” free-thinking ways the wrong way.  Don’t react negatively by taking his advice the wrong way.  This experience is a reminder that structure and logic do have a place in your perspective.  You’re finding that things are running smoother and that your supervisors are appreciating your performance at work.  Continue to keep your focus on following procedural guidelines so that your persistence leads to more success on the job.  If you’re looking for work, apply a logical approach in selecting the jobs to which you submit your applications.  Don’t forget to include a continued focus on your spiritual self.  Explore the avenues you uncovered over the past several days.  Your self-discipline, persistence, assertiveness and confidence in what you are discovering today will pay off on the journey ahead.

Rhetoric 101 – Ad Hominem

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There is a LOT of this type of sniping going on FB … and for a while now, as the energies work on people who “think” with their mouths. Bottom line:  Don’t buy into the hype, no matter how ugly the language spewed at you.  It’s best to ignore misnomers, and if they happen to be people, all the better.

Ad hominem: Attacking your opponent’s character or personal traits instead of engaging with their argument. Ad hominem attacks can take the form of overtly attacking somebody, or more subtly casting doubt on their character. The result of an ad hom attack can be to undermine someone without actually having to engage with their argument.

Watch Miss Aloha Hula 2016 winner Kayli Kaiulani Carr’s amazing performance | Hawaii Magazine

Kayli Kaʻiulani Carr is your 2016 Miss Aloha Hula. The 25-year-old dominated at the first night of the 53rd Merrie Monarch Festival where 12 female soloists representing their hālau (hula schools) competed for this year’s title. Individuals perform in both hula kahiko (traditional) and hula ʻauana (modern) where Carr finished with a total score of 1,134 points — just 11 more points than the runner-up from Kauaʻi, Brylyn Noelani Aiwohi of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana of Leinaʻala.

Source: Watch Miss Aloha Hula 2016 winner Kayli Kaiulani Carr’s amazing performance | Hawaii Magazine

Tarot Contemplation – The Hermit

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You continue on your new path and your focus is naturally turned inward as you explore what defines you spiritually.  This is a great moment to identify the areas in your life where you can help yourself and where you accept that you need help from others.  Self-reflection leading to self-discovery is the fruit of solitude, so don’t shy away from these moments.  As we greeted you today, “Hōʻomanāo hepōho nakāpoho ʻoke ākamai nōkehana ānui” … Remember that problems happen, so use skill and wisdom to solve them.  That means that “doing the right thing” necessarily includes doing what is righteous for you.  This approach benefits you at work, so keep organized and productive in this Now because as the Wheel continues to turn, you assure success and  recognition tomorrow. For now, be conservative with your financial transactions and refrain from gambling. You might bump into an old flame and this encounter might generate an interesting spark today … but take care not to communicate mixed signals.  What are you really looking for in a relationship at this time?  If you’re already in a relationship, perhaps it’s time to stay connected by making the time and taking the effort to realign mutual interests to keep your spark alive and well.  Someone will cross your path that will encourage your desire to explore more deeply into spiritual matters and cause you to withdraw a little to enjoy a bit of solitude.  Becoming comfortable being alone with yourself is a skill and blocking out the noise of life by giving yourself space to BE nurtures your self-awareness.  Enjoy these moments.

Activate Your DNA with Solar Frequencies | Wake Up World

The sun is the supreme giver of all life and the greatest source of energy existing in our solar system. The receiving of sunlight not only works to stimulate the brain, but is also held as one of the 5 essential elements in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. The field of epigenetics has further discovered that by simply exposing our naked skin to sunlight, over 3,000 epigenome DNA switches are turned on or off. By Guest Writer Joshua Eagle

Source: Activate Your DNA with Solar Frequencies | Wake Up World

Thoughts On The Evolution Of Intelligence – Todd William

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When we search the universe for intelligent life, we do it on the basis that we expect life to ultimately evolve that way. The point here is that given what we know on earth (human intelligence is clearly an outlier), perhaps we should update our expectations and the process that we use to search for other intelligent lifeforms.

Living off the fat of the land: Do cancer cells synthesize parts for new cells or scavenge them from the environment? — ScienceDaily

For more than 80 years, scientists have thought that cancer cells fuel their explosive growth by soaking up glucose from the blood, using its energy and atoms to crank out duplicate sets of cellular components. But is this really true? Work in a metabolomics laboratory suggests not.

Source: Living off the fat of the land: Do cancer cells synthesize parts for new cells or scavenge them from the environment? — ScienceDaily

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool

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So, with the changes heralded yesterday, we find ourselves set upon a new direction on our spiritual path today. Pursue your desire to dig deeper into your spiritual side.  Family and friends might not understand the attraction you’re feeling spiritually.  Their “consent” is not necessary or required for your happiness because this is all about self-awareness and self-reliance.  You defining You.  As The Fool, you are that curious, innocent child willing to explore life’s next new adventure!  It’s a day of new beginnings and a fresh start.  Yesterday was the turning of the Wheel of Fortune, and now you’re writing the next chapter of your story.  Those new opportunities you forged yesterday have opened up new paths – opportunities – for you to pursue … at work, in money matters, with your health, love life and spirituality.  Your positive attitude paved this way, so embrace the challenge of coming out on top.  Trust your instincts.  While you are living as present in the moment, however, take care not to take silly chances because today you also might be accident-prone.  So, don’t get too carried away as you happily skip along through today.

Tarot Contemplation – Wheel of Fortune

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Woo Hoo!  We’re riding high on the wave now!  Change and Opportunity are on the horizon and it’s for the better.  Whatever problems or heartaches have been affecting you to date, today is when the tide changes and you can embrace Gandolf’s words joyfully … that “this too shall pass.”  Notice how the Sphinx is sitting at the top of this Wheel?  That’s you, sitting on top of your world.  Embrace the moment, this Now, and count your blessings.  Of course, the Wheel turns … so when thing begin to change, relax and roll into them.  Step back and look at the Big Picture so you have a clear view of your next steps.  New opportunities for employment are on your horizon.  Even if you enjoyed where you work, your heart is no longer there so don’t feel guilty or “bad” that you feel the need for a change.  Reach out to your network of connections and be bold about expressing what you want in your next position … and don’t be too surprised if your wishes manifest excellent results!  Work with your partner and communicate what needs to happen for the both of you in this next phase … adaptability and communication are a great combination that preserves a truly loving relationship.  Your financial outlook is beginning to look better … on the other hand, if you’ve already been riding high in money matters, this change could also mean the beginning of a decline.  Don’t fret … this is how the Universe keeps the balance, so be smart and adjust your spending and budget accordingly now.  This advice also applies to your health.  Be proactive.  Be self-aware and self-responsible and everything will be all right.

I Ching Contemplation – #28 Excessive Pressure

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Something is about to collapse.  Pressure is causing an imbalance that needs correction.  But, if the dam is about to burst, moving out of the way is the first priority!  It is a time for quick, instinctive action and nimble footwork.  When the roof is collapsing, run first … choose your destination later.  Extraordinary times bring out the best and worst in people.  Natural disasters produce stories of heroism, but also of looting and rioting.  When such a great weight is on the world, powerful moments present opportunities to make great gains because everything is in a state of flux.  The choice is positive change, or stagnation.  Take a moment to reflect on the heart of the matter, to the cause, to assure action achieving a smooth transition towards positive change.  Does this sound like the time is right for you to act?  Like the parting of the Red/Reed Sea, the Universal Chi is giving you the “in” to take action now to ensure opportunities for eventual success later.  The time is ripe to extend yourself and your capabilities fully by diving into the crisis with complete abandon.  Dare to win.

The Endocannabinoid System and How THC Kills Cancer | Wake Up World

There are close to 20,000 studies on the tremendous therapeutic potential of cannabis amd cannabinoids in the Pubmed database. In fact, Dr. Christina Sanchez, a molecular biologist at Compultense University in Madrid Spain, has completed extensive research which led to one of the first discoveries that THC does indeed kill cancer cells.

By Guest Writer Marco Torres

 

Source: The Endocannabinoid System and How THC Kills Cancer | Wake Up World

Daily Words of the Buddha for March 30, 2016

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Dosaggiṃ pana mettāya,
nibbāpenti naruttamā.
Mohaggiṃ pana paññāya
yāyaṃ nibbedhagāminī.

By love they will quench the fire of hate,
by wisdom the fire of delusion.
Those supreme ones extinguish delusion
with wisdom that breaks through to truth.

Itivuttaka 3.93

Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika