We were blessed with Kane's presence yesterday, reminding us to pay attention and remember respectfully. All the giving of our Gods come especially when you remember to remember. It's that malama 'aina (caring for the land, and the beings-other-than human) who give and give, and ask us to remember to ask, "What I can bring and give to you?"
The wind, makani, came and the breeze was cool and lovely.
The sky cleared so blue (the ancient color of love) could be seen for the first time in many weeks.
The clouds returned, creating sky pictures and textures to the heavens about.
The air cleaned.
We gave thanks, breathed deeply, and relaxed with all the gifts.
What can we give to you? We asked. We had the first Safety Pin Cafe Storytelling Sunday to present. It was a time to check in on the progress of the new Lunar Year, The Year of the Green Goat. Was a half-way through.
After such a busy week, our set-up activities were slower, more laid-back. So laid back we forgot to bring the camera. A'ole pictures for now. Everyone at Sunday's Farmers' Market was laid back as well. No one came to sit with us for the first thirty minutes. We waited, Pete and I stretched out and enjoying the cruise time. I was ready for a nap!
But. Then one, and then another, and then a mother and her daughter came to be with us. Then two mothers and their three children joined us at the picnic tables. We welcomed them, we chanted E HO MAI, what do we need to hear today, what stories need to be told? Kane had blessed us with all we needed. We reciprocated and let the words fly in his honor.
Mahalo Kane.
The wind, makani, came and the breeze was cool and lovely.
The sky cleared so blue (the ancient color of love) could be seen for the first time in many weeks.
The clouds returned, creating sky pictures and textures to the heavens about.
The air cleaned.
We gave thanks, breathed deeply, and relaxed with all the gifts.
What can we give to you? We asked. We had the first Safety Pin Cafe Storytelling Sunday to present. It was a time to check in on the progress of the new Lunar Year, The Year of the Green Goat. Was a half-way through.
After such a busy week, our set-up activities were slower, more laid-back. So laid back we forgot to bring the camera. A'ole pictures for now. Everyone at Sunday's Farmers' Market was laid back as well. No one came to sit with us for the first thirty minutes. We waited, Pete and I stretched out and enjoying the cruise time. I was ready for a nap!
But. Then one, and then another, and then a mother and her daughter came to be with us. Then two mothers and their three children joined us at the picnic tables. We welcomed them, we chanted E HO MAI, what do we need to hear today, what stories need to be told? Kane had blessed us with all we needed. We reciprocated and let the words fly in his honor.
Mahalo Kane.
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