Tag: Aloha Spirit

Hau’oli aloha Pō’alima

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Maika’i kakahiaka i na mea a pau ia oukou maika’i mā! Kona aloha Pō’alima a makou i hana hana. Manawa e hana i kekahi na ho’omana’o ana me aloha poʻe i kēia hopena pule. O ka maluhia no me ‘oe.

Good morning to all you good folks . It’s aloha Friday and we are done working. Time to make some memories with loved ones this weekend! Peace be with you.

Kiho ‘Alu:  Short History of Slack Key Guitar

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ORIGINS OF SLACK KEY (Kiho ‘Alu)
There are different theories about the beginnings of slack key guitar in the Islands. Music is one of the most mobile art forms. European sailors around the beginning of the 19th century possibly introduced Hawaiians to the gut string guitar–ancestor of the modern nylon string guitar.

Mexican and Spanish vaqueros (cowboys), hired by King Kamehameha III around 1832 to teach Hawaiians how to handle an overpopulation of cattle, brought over guitars. In the evenings around the campfire, the vaqueros–many of whom worked on the Big Island, especially around the Waimea region–probably played their guitars, often two or more together with one playing lead melody and the other bass and chords. This new instrument would have intrigued the Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolo, who had their own strong, deep-rooted music traditions. Given the long work hours, however, the Hawaiians probably didn’t have time to learn a lot about this new music.

The vaqueros returned to their homelands a few years later and some gave their guitars to the paniolo. Geniuses of assimilation, Hawaiians wove what they had learned of the Mexican and Spanish music into their traditional chants, songs and rhythms and created a new form of music that was completely their own. Unique Hawaiian musical traditions were the dominant force in this guitar music, as they have historically been with other musical influences that have come from the rest of the world. Hawaiian music never stops evolving, and yet it always remains in touch with its deep roots and inspiration …

Source: Short History of Slack Key Guitar

Prayer of Empowerment | Lanakila

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O My Guardian Angel,

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, bring me good luck every day of my life;

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, bring abundance and Wealth into my life;

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, let Love shine in my life;

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, grant me the powers of the mind to understand the great mysteries of the universe, to allow me to discover the thoughts of others, and to have them act for me;

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, grant me Divine Strength and Energy, and ensure that they rule supreme over my life;

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, reveal to me the impenetrable paths of the future, and guide me on the path to Happiness; and

by Heaven’s Strength and Power, ensure that all the beautiful things I wish for come true in my life.

And as I will it, so shall it BE.

Hauʻoli aloha Lāʻpule

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Welina mai e hauʻoli aloha Lāʻpule kākou. E hoʻokumu maua kā hale puni maua ‘ohana me ka pumehana a me ka ʻoiloli kealoha. E lei ke aloha no na kau a kau ōla aloha. Ō ka maluhia no me ʻoe.

Greetings, everyone, and Happy Aloha Sunday. May we create a home that surrounds our family and friends with warmth, laughter and love. For today, tomorrow and always live aloha! Peace be with you.

Hau’oli lā Po’ahā

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Aloha e Hau’oli lā Po’ahā. Mai ho’oni i kā wai lana mālie. O ka maluhia no me ‘oe.

Greetings and Happy Thursday. “Do Not Disturb the Water That is Tranquil.” Peace be with you.

 

When you find yourself not enjoying the peace and quiet of a supposed relaxing day, remind yourself not to interrupt your own peaceful thoughts. It’s not always easy but it sure makes for a refreshed soul when life starts back up again.