Tag Archives: relationship

I’d Like To Return This, Please

Posted on October 12, 2016 by kahunapulekimo

A twenty-something guy walked into the animal shelter to give back his 4-month old Pit Bull puppy.  The puppy had never growled, bitten or shown any sign of aggression.  The attendant asked, “So why are you abandoning him?”  The guy … Continue reading →

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ʻAina, the Temple

Posted on May 4, 2016 by kahunapulekimo

A Maori warrior, instructing a young boy on how to fight an enemy, said: “First, make them angry; this causes them to lose focus.”  We nod our heads in agreement with the wisdom of this advice, knowing it to be … Continue reading →

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Belonging

Posted on March 30, 2016 by kahunapulekimo

In counseling situations it is not unusual for me to hear the other person express they are concerned by the fact that they have doubts.  While we all have doubts on a daily basis (“Will I make it to the … Continue reading →

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No One Can Teach You To Fly

Posted on December 5, 2015 by kahunapulekimo

Why does someone seem lovely to us?  What makes them lovely in our eyes?  To some extent it is because of characteristics that they manifest, to some extent it is their physical beauty, but to what extent do they seem … Continue reading →

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Being Willing To Go With The Flow

Posted on September 9, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

I met for coffee with Jacob whose long-term relationship had just suddenly ended.  Trying to bolster Jacob’s feelings I jovially offered, “So, now you’re free!”  Jacob looked up from his coffee and morosely replied, “No, I’m not.  What I am … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Name?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

A temple or sacred space is a physical link between earth and heaven, a portal for our hearts through which we pass to touch the heart of the Divine.   Services in sacred spaces are designed to slowly bring our awareness … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on June 14, 2013 by GOvideoHAWAII

We’ve all been there… someone intently staring your way as if they can’t tear themselves from the sight of you!  You wonder what’s up?  You begin to think they are interested in you.  You preen a bit.  And then you … Continue reading →

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Expectations Within A Relationship

Posted on May 3, 2013 by GOvideoHAWAII

Back in 1994 when I entered my first national art competition I was accepted to exhibit at The National Arts Club in New York City.  I had submitted one of the early iterations of my Airscapes series and when I … Continue reading →

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What Is Right Here Now

Posted on April 26, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

While enjoying a hamburger at the local mall I couldn’t help being aware of the heated discussion at the next table.  Suddenly the young woman jumped up, slammed both hands onto the table and yelled at the guy, “You can … Continue reading →

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Offering The Heart Is Risky

Posted on April 19, 2013 by kahunapulekimo

At the time of this blogging Charlotte Lee has a collection of 5,631 different rubber ducks, Jeff Lebo owns a collection of 82,000 different beer cans and Asako Kanda’s world’s largest Hello Kitty collection has amassed an incredible 4,519 items!  Lisa Cortney’s Pokemon … Continue reading →

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