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The Journey Thus Far

Posted on February 6, 2016 by GOvideoHAWAII

Originally posted on Journey2Kona2019:
I see now that at the heart of my spiritual journey has been the desire to learn how to be, to learn how to live in the present, and to be present.  And in doing…

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JOURNEY TO KONA

Posted on February 3, 2016 by GOvideoHAWAII

Originally posted on Journey2Kona2019:
What goes on in the mind of a “haole” from the (U.S.) “Deep South” who hears the “call of the Islands” but has no idea how he’s going to make his dream come true?  Here’s…

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KAUA’I’s DRAMATIC COASTLINE

Posted on September 28, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII
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Belonging

Posted on January 28, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

In Orthodox monasticism one engages in the discipline of discipleship by apprenticing oneself to an experienced Elder.  That Elder shows by example, teaches by words and reflects the disciple back to himself.  Discipleship is an authentic relationship; one in which … Continue reading →

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Chickens

Posted on January 23, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

Some years ago I spent two weeks by myself on the island of Kauaʻi, renting a small, two-room cottage that I have not affectionately dubbed the Cockroach Hotel!  Every day I killed 2 or 3 of them, some big enough … Continue reading →

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Guestmasters of Hawaiʻi

Posted on January 22, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

For 18 of the 23 years that I was in my monastery I was the Guestmaster; the monk tasked with attending to all visitors to the monastery.  Some visitors came on a personal and spiritual pilgrimage.  Some came because of … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Names

Posted on January 18, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

Lately, I have been pondering: “How do we know who we are?”  Some of our knowledge about ourselves comes from our own adventures and misadventures but I suspect that there is more to knowing ourselves than strictly what we bring … Continue reading →

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Five Diamonds

Posted on January 17, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

Western culture stresses independence.  What we take away from that is the assumption that no one can tell me what to do, that my life and my choices belong solely to me, and that my family has no part to … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on January 16, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

On each visit to Hawaiʻi Mom has wanted to go to the “Swap Meet” at Aloha Stadium, a trip always filled with challenges.  First there is the challenge of finding parking as one slowly trolls the parking lot, hoping-against-hope that … Continue reading →

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Shrines and Devotion

Posted on January 14, 2012 by GOvideoHAWAII

At our church here in Rincon we have a very large doublewide at the back of the property which contains some offices, a large room for Fellowship, a large kitchen, utility room, and my two private rooms; my office where … Continue reading →

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