Today was a most reflective day. After work, I stopped by the hospital to visit with some beautiful 'ohana. Two beloved women, from Kaua'i, each profoundly beautiful and strong in their own unique way, and by Divine providence, just a few rooms apart on the same hospital floor. Both resurrected from the precipice of death and facing intense life decisions moving forward. It was so healing for me to spend time with them both. To hold their hands. To kiss their lips, face and foreheads. To reassuringly caress their arms. To intently pray for Divine healing and an abiding comforting presence. Understanding deeply myself the precarious balance of Life. The most beautiful moment was to look into each of their eyes, deeply, lovingly and knowingly. To profess my Love for each of them. And while we hope and pray for the best, we also know the fragility of this Life. No matter what tomorrow shall bring, we shall always be bonded in undying Love. In the precious fleeting time spen...
I spent the day underneath the Ko'olau's for an office retreat. At one point, a beautiful Aunty from Kona was drawn outside of the building. She felt kaumaha from the kupuna who plunged over the Pali during the epic Kamehameha and Kalanikupule battle to unite Hawai'i. We both went outside and found ourselves directly underneath the fatal plunge. We both were moved to tears. Kalanikupule. Kamehameha. Nahiolea. Ka'ahumanu. Ka'iana. We both understood the continuing message for our lahui. Forgiveness. Redemption. On so many levels. We embraced and expressed our love for each other. Our kupuna embraced each other on the other side as well. We felt it. Mahalo Ke Akua.
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