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My Hi'uwai area

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Stillness of the water, if I pause to notice, itʻs there. Take it all in...

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Such a blessed day.

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This hiʻuwai mixed spiritual focus and renewal with heʻe nalu at Honoliʻi. The sunrise was amazing. Mahalo i ke kai! Aloha ke Akua.

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Aloha completed hi'uwai at leleiwi

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from a student at Waldorf School :  This was something I have never done before.  It was different and held a different meaning from anything else.  I enjoyed it a lot.

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Was able to view the ocean and see the sun rise over the Slopes of Mauna Loa releasing energies focused on a part love, as well as thoughts regarding I am not enough. My breath released into the land.

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A beautiful morning at Maku’u tide pool. I really needed the reminder to release. Forgiveness, gratitude, and intentions for a new today and better tomorrow.

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI, USA

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI, USA

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI, USA

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Early morning walk + refreshing plunge to clear the mind + energize the soul = So Grateful! Mahalo Ke Akua!

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I always benefit from cleansing in the ocean and performing hiʻuwai.  I gain a lot of strength and healing as I emerge from the ocean letting so much go and being renewed by the ocean. It heals my soul when aching and grounds me back to the land, culture, my values, and my why for everything.

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Koko Crater Railway Trailhead, Koko Head Park Road, Honolulu, HI, USA

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Koko Crater Railway Trailhead, Koko Head Park Road, Honolulu, HI, USA

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Koko Crater Railway Trailhead, Koko Head Park Road, Honolulu, HI, USA

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This past year has had many steep challenges, which I chose to accept and embrace, even though I could not see the summit when I looked up. I had faith that I would prevail and reach the top, despite oppositions.

I was able to Hi'uwai at the top of Koko Head crater. I had not done this hike in many years. This physical challenge represented all the mental and emotional challenges that I faced this past year. On Saturday I set my goal and reached the top, even though I had to take some breaks on the way up. It was just like my life this past year...I needed some moments to step aside and just breathe.  As I sat at the top releasing and letting go of emotional trauma, I felt so much love in my heart and peace in my mind. I love this place where I live and how much beauty there is all around me. As I looked out into the endless ocean horizon, I knew I was healed.

Sunday (today) I decided to do Koko Head again. I felt so energized with such a weight lifted off me, that I wanted to challenge myself again. Today was so magical! Every time I stepped aside to take a breath, a butterfly was flying near me. When I reached the top and sat at the exact same spot as yesterday, butterflies were flying all around me. I knew this was a symbol of my mental and emotional transformation from yesterday's Hi'uwai.

Mahalo for providing this summit for us and encouraging us to participate in this amazing Hi'uwai transformation.

~Kristen

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Was lucky enough to get a photo with no people in it, despite the beach being crowded. 

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Salt Pond Beach Park, Salt Pond Road, Eleele, HI, USA

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Salt Pond Beach Park, Salt Pond Road, Eleele, HI, USA

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Salt Pond Beach Park, Salt Pond Road, Eleele, HI, USA

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Smile Breathe and go slowly

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E ala e…

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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach, Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road, Pāhoa, HI, USA

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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach, Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road, Pāhoa, HI, USA

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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach, Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road, Pāhoa, HI, USA

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Our Hi'uwai Spot... such a good day!