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...
As I watched 100 na koa in red malo clash in the distance, the sounds of shouts and wood clashing reverberated across the Pali of Ka'awa. Then I looked up at the expansive sky and noticed a beautiful Hōʻailona on the mountain peak. The message was clear. The kupuna and makua must share with the keiki and 'opio the mo'olelo, 'ike Hawai'i, and our history. He alo a he alo. Face to face. Thus setting the foundation for a most beautiful loving glorious future for na mamo o Hawai'i. Kūlia i ka nu'u...
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