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The Elders teach that upon entering someone else's indigenous home it's important to seek the blessing of the spirits of the land. That means taking the time to honor the ancestors who watched over the land for the ages before you arrived. For this island that nourishes me, I give thanks!
People world-wide recognize Maui as a sacred place. A new arrival is constantly reminded that the Goddess Pele will test you to the hilt until she decides to embrace you or eject you. A part of that testing has to do with how you use the many gifts that she presents you.
The author of this site acknowledges he knows nothing of what it means to be Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian). There is a strong movement amongst the people to exercise their Sovereignty. He makes no special claim to knowledge of spirituality or healing as practiced by the people. He can only express his commitment to listening each day to both the people and the spirit of this land, and then sharing what he learns, where appropriate.
This web site
is
the by-product of his 38 years in the healing arts, as supercharged
by his Hawaiian experience.As he is a student, he also recommends you be, too. It is not enough to just study the past ways without bringing them into the context of what is right now. Maui is actually a very fine case-study of integrating varied cultures into a (relatively!) cohesive whole while not losing the individuals' connection to their root culture. The "Spirit of Aloha" can be a powerful guiding force for us all!
Here are some resources that will help you (literally) "tune-in" to Maui:
http://www.manaoradio.com/ sends you to the web site of one of the finest radio stations I have encountered. It is a wonderful example of broadcasting that is a reflection of the people it serves. Through this site, you can pick up the show via live-feed, along with gaining access to archives.
http://www.amazon.com/Maui-101-Jill-Engledow/dp/0976513609
gets you to Amazon.com and Jill Engledow's excellent "Maui 101" This book puts Maui within the greater perspective of the Hawaiian Islands' larger story -- both contemporary and ancient.
http://www.mauihealthguide.com/index_maui.htm will put you in touch with a tremendous array of healers of all stripes living here on Maui, reflecting a diversity of approaches as supercharged by the healing/transformational properties of this "aina" (land).
Russ Reina is committing 10% of the
proceeds
from this website to youth and cultural organizations on Maui who
integrate traditional teachings and values with the needs of living
sustainably in Hawaii today.