I was recently interviewed my Naomi Harrington for her That’s Deep Podcast. The subject of the interview was meditation. A very short clip from the podcast is below.
Naomi is coach with the mission to, ”empower humans from the inside out, through inner and outer exploration. She can be found at Naomi Courtney Co.
The full podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Podbean.
The south east side of Maui is a place of the elements. Wind, sun and ocean meet in strong presence at that place where the vast flanks of Haleakala descend from its 10,000 feet summit to meet the Pacific Ocean at the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel, meaning aptly “great billows smashing.” A 30 mile channel of ocean lying between the Islands of Hawai’i and Maui, wind and water are funneled between the two land masses.
I’ve just set up a Subscribe page for a monthly newsletter. I have chosen monthly for now as I feel as though that will fit in best with my current blogging and I will not be putting undue pressure on myself. Currently I look to include long form posts, essays, that I put up through the month.
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Morning rainbow 🌈
We were on babysitting duty last night with the grandkids and watched Sing 2 with them. To be honest I had low expectations for the movie, but ended up really enjoying it. Even if it’s trajectory was predictable, there were some fun characters, a funny script and good music. 🍿
I’m very pleased to see this proposed 25 mile Greenway between Ukumehame and Līpoa Point in West Maui. I hope that it is completed quicker than the 20 years it took to build the North Shore Greenway!
Maui has a keen cycling community. I enjoy cycling, but I do not enjoy it here. To me the roads do not feel safe. Within the last six months I attended the funeral of a good friend and keen cyclist who was knocked from his bike and killed by a young motorist. He’d been cycling the roads of Maui for a good few decades and loved it. I am aware of other cyclists who have lost their lives on the roads here.
I believe that there need to be safe ways to get around on this island for those who choose modes of transport other than the car.
Cattle trough on the cliffs.
Now this 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle was a challenge. Satisfying to finish, to put in that last piece, but a challenge. 🧩
I’ve have had to stay up late to make a phone call on behalf of my mother back in England. As I head to bed I look up at the night sky. There was a new moon a night ago and the sky is inky black. Along with the low light pollution here, the darkness above is covered in the sparkle of a myriad of stars. Truly an awe inspiring sight.
Just in time for the start of “Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i” (Month of the Hawaiian Language), University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Keola Donaghy has released a Hawaiian language version of the popular “Wordle” online game. ~ Maui Now The game is called _ Hulihua_ and can be found at https://hulihua.net/. The game play is the same as for the original Wordle game, with a new word each day.
Through May 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, I offered a daily Meditation Nudge. This was a new article that I wrote each day through that month, with each one exploring an aspect of meditation. I have felt remiss to not have put together a comprehensive list of all of those posts, something that I believe would be a helpful resource. So now I am making good on this aspiration, and below is a list of all the Meditation Nudges that I offered during May 2020.
Gratitude is an important practice. While I might like to think of myself as independent and able to manage my life on my own, truth is little, indeed nothing in life can ultimately be done alone. From the time that I get out of bed in the morning, until I go to sleep, I live my life in dependence upon others - both seen and unseen. These can be other humans, those keeping my water running or lights on, to non-humans, the sun in the sky or the worms tilling the soil.
Finished reading: The Tree by John Fowles 📚
We watched Passing on Netflix last night. I found that it had a mesmerizing quality about it and was beautifully acted…I just don’t think that it was my film. 🍿
Buddhist monk, teacher and peace activist Thich Naht Hanh died tonight at his root temple, Tu Hien Temple, in Hue, Vietnam. He was 95. His community in Plum Village, France said, Our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully. We invite our global spiritual family to take a few moments to be still, to come back to our mindful breathing, as we together hold Thay in our hearts in peace and loving gratitude for all he has offered the world.
Here’s a modern day paradox that has just arrived. A Christmas card from a Tibetan monastery.
I think that this is becoming a daily thing.
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With the sky last night being clear and there being no wind, we BBQ’d and sat round a fire.
I thought that I would join in. There is a little bit of luck in this attempt.
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An unexpected day comes to an end. With my phone not uninstalling apps and ‘wire frame’ icons appearing on the Home Screen and in iMessage, I decided on a complete reset and then restore. I learnt a few things along the way, but do not want this to happen again in a hurry.