Tag Archives: awareness

Say What?!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by kahunapulekimo

There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip which shows him asking his mother, “Can I have a snack?”  His mother says, “Sure.”  The next frame shows Calvin walking away with the whole cookie jar as he hears his mother … Continue reading →

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Knowing

Posted on March 16, 2016 by kahunapulekimo

I’ve watched two films recently that have had me reflecting upon the issue of our being able to “know.”  In the sci-fi film “Dark Matter” one character says to another character who has complete amnesia, “You said you wanted to … Continue reading →

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Bulging Bags Of Booty

Posted on September 26, 2015 by kahunapulekimo

Over dessert in the fancy restaurant he leans forward, takes her hand and asks: “I just don’t love you that way.  I just don’t feel it.  You wouldn’t want me to fake what I don’t naturally feel, would you?  That’s … Continue reading →

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Awareness

Posted on May 12, 2015 by kahunapulekimo

As a Spiritual Counselor people sometimes come to me and ask that I assess where they are on their spiritual journey.  There was the woman who, after some discussion, stated that she was having an affair with her next-door neighbor … Continue reading →

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Pennies

Posted on March 15, 2015 by GOvideoHAWAII

In search of spiritual growth Fred has been going to and talking with a guru at his downtown office once a week for 3 years. As a result of this relationship Fred has grown into an awareness about himself to … Continue reading →

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Appealing to Our Narcissism

Posted on February 1, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

Big Business has become our spiritual guru guiding us toward those values that it finds useful to its own purposes!  “Have it your way!” (Burger King); “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful” (Pantene Shampoo); “Because I’m worth it!” (L’Oreal); “Next … Continue reading →

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Unexamined Hungers

Posted on January 11, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

Have you ever had a sudden craving for a specific food?  In your mind you can actually re-taste that perfect lasagna from long ago, or last week’s superb lamb, or even the memory of a taste in your mind you … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Understood It

Posted on October 11, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

I know someone who moves every few years as if he can leave his unhappiness at the old address!  He often changes hairstyles and one can recognize the change of the seasons by the new clothes he buys!  A few … Continue reading →

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Not Giving Up but Giving IN !

Posted on August 2, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

The overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy was truly a tragedy for the Hawaiian people and yet they have managed to still be a happy people beyond that time of trouble.  They still live by and manifest the life-generating generosity of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of a Pilgrim

Posted on June 8, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

A pilgrim journeys through places that are unknown to him.  When he stops the journey he is no longer a pilgrim because he is no longer en-route.  This applies to our inner life as well. When we reach the point … Continue reading →

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