Tag: Aloha Spirit

Fish of Hawaii: Lagoon Triggerfish

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This commonly seen fish prefers calm waters and lives in shallow areas and sandy spots. It is sometimes called a Picasso Triggerfish because of the yellow line that extends from it’s mouth giving it the look of an abstract piece of artwork. Perhaps more abstract to most and more challenging to spell than Mississippi is the Hawaiian name for this fish: humu­humu­nuku­nuku­āpua`a

Learning to spell the name of this fish will certainly win the hearts of islanders and before you get any bright ideas it is too many letters for Scrabble.

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Aloha Spirit ~ Fundraising for the film, “Why The Mountain”

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This is a fundraising (GoFundMe campaign) to raise funds and awareness about the situation that is NASA’s proposed build-out of a Thirty-Meter Telescope (“TMT”) in conjunction with the University of Hawai’i on Mauna Kea Volcano … a site sacred to the Hawai’ian people.  The film is entitled, “Why The Mountain.”

Please support this effort … because it’s not just about the Mountain, it’s about the Land and the reality that the real universe to be explored is contained WITHIN THE HEART.  If you’ve been reading this website, you already know what is meant by this statement.  This is Hawai’ian … it is all about Aloha Spirit.

WE ARE MAUNA KEA!

Aloha Spirit ~ Ho’okuleana

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tribal-kanaka-maoli-flag-chris-macdonaldHo‘okuleana – it’s an action word; it means, “to take responsibility.” Hawai’ians view it as our individual and collective responsibility to:

Participate … rather than ignore;
Prevent … rather than react and
Preserve … rather than degrade.

This is not really a program, it is an attitude we want people to share. The world is changing; let’s work together to change it for the better.

Aloha Spirit ~ Kūmū Hīna, ‘Ikaikā Wāhine

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Kūmū HinaKūmū Hīna tells the inspiring story of Hīna Wong-Kalu, a transgender hula teacher who brings to life Hawai’i’s traditional embrace of māhū – those who embody both male and female spirit.  Over the course of a year, Hīna inspires a young student to claim her place as leader of an all-male hula troupe, while Hīna herself pursues a fulfilling romantic relationship with a headstrong Tongan man.

http://video.pbs.org/viralplayer/2365464507

Alōha Pō’ahu

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Hibiscus Pink PistilAlōha kakāhiāka e nā hoa ē a hau’ōli alōha Pō’ahu ouko’u. Ka mea nana i hana. I lā nani nou. Ō kā maluhia no me oe.

Good morning to you, my friends, and a happy Aloha Thursday to you all. You are the Creator of all things you look-to. Enjoy this beautiful day. Peace be with you.

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“Ka mea nana i hana” is about the creation of the thing looked to. The creator is you! If you maintain a clear kapu (sacred) space — allowing nothing to exist but your own Spirit Greatness and holding only thoughts and feelings that amplify your greatness within your space — then, whatever your heart looks to is what you create. Focus the hana, your personal inner reflective work, on that: it’s your job!

Alōha Lāpule

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aloha_imuaAloha kakahiaka a hau’oli alōha Lāpule ouko’u. I hoku kia kane ana. Ō kā maluhia no me oe.

Good morning and a happy Aloha Sunday to you all. In the night of the full moon, the pillar of a man reveals it’s measure. Enjoy this beautiful day. Peace be with you.

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“I hoku kia kane ana.”
In the night of the full moon, the pillar of a man reveals it’s measure.

**** Ko’u mana’o = Translation of the inner meaning *****

I originally thought hoku was simply star, but found that would require a kahakou over the “o” and “u”. Hoku alone refers to the night of the full moon. If you add a descriptive, such as hoku ili, this refers to what happened this morning, when the moon is still in the sky when the sun has risen (was cool to see btw!)

Kia refers to pillar, post, or pole… hmmm, yup. You got it. But also to concentrate, as in sorcery. I think there are many connections that could be made between these two… I’ll leave it to you!

“Ana” not only means to measure, but to gauge or survey, or die (are we talking about the “little death”? (kka) If you are “ana”, you have had enough, or maybe too much. You are satiated, surfeited … Oh … you want a little more kaona (hidden meaning)? Ana also means cave or grotto.

We have pillars and grottos, in the light of a full moon. Amazing ku (masculine) and hina (feminine) imagery.

Da Morning Malasada Show ~ Sunday, 9:00 a.m. ~ Blog Talk Radio

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Today, I’m broadcasting on the air @ 9:00 a.m. PDST!  Listen in to Da Morning Malasada Show at http://tobtr.com/s/7575575. #BlogTalkRadio

RIGHT NOW, in this moment, you will make a choice – to continue listening and discover more about the power of positive affirmations and other techniques that will help you achieve your most desired dreams … or, you can choose to click away in search of something else.

In a way, that is the essence of what a persons life is, the choices they make. You have chosen to read on a little further, and that tells me that you desire something important in your life. Let me tell you now, it does not matter what it is…  great health, the perfect partner, improved prosperity, happiness, success, achievement, greater self-esteem, the courage to successfully face any of life’s challenges, anything… you have the power to accomplish these things.

Are you fed up with repeating the same old patterns from the past, continually sabotaging your future? Do you want to break out of the life you are in now to a new wonderful life where you achieve and experience the life that YOU want? You really can change things, it has worked for thousands before you have and the techniques and ideas here are the same that they used.

Let me give you one powerful truth right now…You only have power in the NOW. The past is gone, it cannot ever be changed and tomorrow is always uncertain. If you want to change your life, choose to start NOW, in this moment, this is the moment of your power, your choice.

Our lives are an outer manifestation of our inner thoughts and ideas. Patterns that have been developed since childhood, behavioural patterns built on behavioural patterns. Our early life experience creates our current behavioural pattern. The techniques I will show you help identify any inappropriate or invalid ideas you may hold and targets them with powerful positive affirmations, implanting new ideas that can support you towards what you want to achieve.

Prep Time: 20 | Cook Time: 10 | Ready In: 30 + Rise Time
Prep Time: 20 | Cook Time: 10 | Ready In: 30 + Rise Time

RECIPE ~ LEONARD’S MALASADAS

Yep, for you Island folks … this is the recipe for Portuguese Malasadas as created at Leonard’s Drive-In on O’ahu, Hawai’i … Make a batch this morning and ENJOY with a cup of Kona Mac Nut Lion Coffee while listening to my radio program!  HAWAI’IAN!!

INGREDIENTS:
1 Pkg. Active Dry Yeast
1 Tbs Sugar
1/3 Cup Water
8 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp Salt
2 Cups Scalded Milk
1/2 Cup Butter, melted
8 Eggs, beaten
Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:
Dissolve yeast and the 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt and make a well in the center. Add milk, butter, eggs and yeast mixture. Beat thoroughly to form a soft, smooth dough. Cover and let rise until doubled. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Spoon teaspoons of dough into oil and fry until browned. Drain on absorbent paper towels, then shake in a bag with sugar.  And next time, make a double batch!

Our Theme Song ~ A-L-O-H-A!

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Sing along with us!  HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY … HAPPY LEI DAY!

…i ka lei
o ke aloha ai,
e makana `ia,
e na lima pono e…

People are you listenin’ to what we’re about to say?
We are on a mission, tryin’ to find a way.
If you and me make a guarantee,
to spread a little aloha around the world.
And I know we, we can work it out,
and make this world a better place. (For you and for me.)

A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.
A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.

Could you imagine all around the world,
A little aloha in every boy and girl?
Could you imagine how simple life could be,
with a little aloha in you and me?

Let’s spread a little bit of aloha,
put a little love in your heart,
take a little dip in the ocean.
Ah yeah (ah yeah), uh-huh (uh-huh).

(Sing it.) A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.
A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.

Aloha means hello, and aloha means goodbye,
and aloha means I love you, and I want to take it higher.
(I want to get high) With a little aloha…
(I can touch the sky) With a little aloha… aloha.

Let’s spread a little bit of aloha,
put a little love in your heart,
take a little dip in the ocean.
Ah yeah (ah yeah), uh-huh (uh-huh).

(Sing it.) A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.
A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day —
spread a little aloha around the world.