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Ho'omaha & Makahiki: Hawaiian Wisdom for Reclaiming Your Winter Rest
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #changewithin #hawaiianaura #lets learnfrom eachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #Makahiki #mindfullness #onelove #oneworld #selfcare #thinkinganew A long winters rest community Finding Aloha where you are at Growing up HawaiianHawaiians in the mainland community Hawaiian Aura Hawaiian Wisdom Hawaiians living in New York Mindfulness during long winter months spring is coming taking a break tradition yoga
E kamaʻilio kākou, let's have a conversation, or better yet, let's talk story about Ho'omaha and the celebration of Makahiki. On cold, crisp days like today, I am reminded that we are still in the dark times of winter. The natural urge to slow down and stay in is strong. While modern life often demands that we be active and produce constantly, nature tells a different story. We should Ho'omaha (ho-oh-mah-hah), take rest. Winter is a season of essential dormancy, a time for the earth and us to recharge before the burst of spring arrives. In the spirit of finding deeper...
Working through Loss with Hawaiian Wisdom ~ The Grief You Didn't Expect: Mourning the Lives We Used to Live and Carrying the Weight of 'Kaumaha'
Lynette Haunani #addictionrecovery #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #deepbreathing #grief #grief recovery #hawaiianaura #ho'oponopono #ho'oponoponoprayer #livealohaonandoffthemat #livingclean #mindfullness #recovery from addictions #selfcare #the grief cycle #triggers addiction emotion surfing living sober Riding emotional waves yoga
Talking Story About 'Kaumaha', The Heavy Weight of Grief
This blog post is a warm, personal conversation about 'Kaumaha' grief, which means "heavy weight." The author emphasizes that grief is a normal response to any significant loss—not just death—like going through a divorce or a breakup, recovering from alcohol and substance dependency or abuse and destructive behaviours, loss of employment or a career change, and even illnesses can cause grief. The healing journey isn't easy or a straight line, but the good news is that the weight does lift.
The core of the healing wisdom in this post comes from Hawaiian culture, stressing that you shouldn't go through this alone. The 'Ohana (family and community) is essential for sharing the deep pain and lightening your burden. The traditional practice of Hoʻoponopono ("to put right") is offered as a powerful tool. Using phrases like "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," and "I love you" can help you clear old resentments and bring inner peace.
To further support the process, the post recommends holistic practices like yoga, meditation, Pule (prayer) and connecting with nature, Āina (land), as grief is held both in the mind and the body. Ultimately, the message is to be kind and gentle with yourself; there is no time limit on grief, and healing is possible through patience and community support.
Breaking Free from Co-dependency: Hawaiian Wisdom for Your Healing Journey of Recovery
Lynette Haunani #addictionrecovery #auravibe #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #deepbreathing #ho'oponopono #livealohaonandoffthemat #livingclean #mindfullness #selfcare addiction community cultivgating inner space Diversity living sober recovery
E kamaʻilio kākou, let's have a conversation, or better yet, let's talk story about co-dependency. Recovery is possible! Do you feel like you're constantly fixing other people's problems? Like your own happiness is completely tied to someone else's? That's co-dependency, and it's exhausting. It’s a deep-seated need to be needed, often leaving you feeling resentful and totally drained. This is especially true for family members and those close to people with addictions, where the urge to control and "fix" can seem like the only thing that makes sense in the moment; it's a very real and overwhelming need, and in...
'Huliau' - A Change Of Season: How Your Triggers Can Fuel Your Personal Growth
Lynette Haunani #changewithin #changeyourmindchangeyourlife #deepbreathing #hawaiianaura #howtomanageyourtriggers #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #newwaytolivehappy #thinkinganew #triggers connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures deep breathing hawaiian aura recovery
Seasons don't just change because they want to—they change because they have to. The same is true for us. When our own seasons of life shift, a deep need for change can emerge. And when it does, it's time for a conversation. E kala mai ia'u - I'm sorry...it's not going to be easy. But it's an important and much-needed discussion. Let's talk story about triggers. Just the topic itself can be triggering. I get it, I'm here for it, and I'm in it with you. As always, just a heads up, this comes from my own journey and experience,...
The Ahi of Aloha: The Hawaiian Aura Logo, The Symbol of Our Promise
Lynette Haunani #AhiOfAloha #hawaiianaura #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #onelove #oneworld community Diversity growing up Hawaiian Growing up in a multi cultural family Hawaiian tradition mindfulness mixed culture muliticulture recovery taking a break The Ahi of aloha The Flame of Aloha The Hawiian Aura Ahi tradition yoga
At Hawaiian Aura, our logo isn't just a symbol; it's the Ahi (flame) of Aloha, a beacon representing the very heart of our community. This radiant flame embodies so much of what makes Hawaiian culture unique and enduring, a powerful reminder of who we are, no matter if you are a Hawaiian living in Hawaii or elsewhere in this beautiful world. The Ahi in our logo speaks to harmony—the balanced coexistence that's central to the Hawaiian way of life. It’s deeply rooted in the importance of family values and traditions (ʻohana), the cornerstone of Hawaiian society that teaches us respect,...