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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...
The Mana of the Mountain: How Hawaiians Bring Their Spirit to The Snow
Lynette Haunani #auravibe #hawaiianaura #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #oneworld #power breathe #selfcare Connect to nature with Mana Ha connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures hawaiian aura mindfulness snow boarding surfing mountains like waves surfing waves of snow yoga
Picture this: someone carving up fresh powder on a snowy mountain, but they're from Hawaii. It might sound wild, but for generations, when Mauna Kea, a majestic sacred mountain on the Big Island of Hawai'i, gets its winter coat of snow, Hawaiians have hit its slopes. It's not your typical resort scene with the chairlift things or fancy lodges; it's raw, exhilarating, and a unique way to connect with the 'aina (eye-nah), their ancestral land. What's even cooler is that not all, but most Hawaiian snowboarders, actually start by surfing ocean waves. Think about it: that same balance, that same flow,...
Hapai & Happy, Nurturing Your Aloha During Pregnancy and Beyond: Yoga & Meditation for Moms-to-Be and New Mamas
Lynette Haunani #HapaiandHappy #hawaiianaura #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #mindfullness #oneworld #postpartummindfulness tools #power breathe #selfcare connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures cultivgating inner space deep breathing Hapai and happy Happy pregnancy hawaiian aura healthy post-partum Healthy pregnancy mindfulness
Pregnancy and welcoming a new baby are wild rides, right? They're full of joy, but also a lot of changes, physically and emotionally. At Hawaiian Aura, our whole vibe is about "sharing the spirit of Aloha through mindful practices like yoga and meditation, fostering well-being, kindness, and self-discovery for all." And let me tell you, that mission shines brightest when we think about mamas! Hapai (ha-pie) & Happy, achieving Belly Bliss: Yoga & Meditation During Pregnancy When you're pregnant, your body's doing amazing things, and your mind can be buzzing with excitement (and maybe a little worry). Yoga is a...
Riding the Waves of Ho'ola to Recovery: How Yoga, Meditation, and Journaling Offer Addiction Help and More
Lynette Haunani #addictionrecovery #auravibe #hawaiianaura #ho'oponopono #ho'oponoponoprayer #hooponopono as a 10th step #lets learnfrom eachother #letsloveeachother #livealohaonandoffthemat #livingclean #mindfullness #oneworld #power breathe #selfcare addiction connection to self and the land creating love with respect to our cultures cultivgating inner space deep breathing ho'oponopono for daily rythm journaling living sober mindfulness recovery yoga
Life can feel like navigating ever-changing ocean waves and currents, especially if you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, or that awkward feeling of social anxiety. But guess what? There are awesome, simple ways to find your footing and build a stronger you, so you can ride those waves with more ease: yoga, meditation, and journaling. These practices are all about ho'ōla, which in Hawaiian means "healing," "restoration to health," or "to save one's life." Here at Hawaiian Aura, our mission is to help you create that special, creative space within yourself, boosting your capacity for everything good, and truly embracing ho'ōla....