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Start the new journey with confidence, as you or your client receives a traditional Hawaiian blessing from one of our spiritual teachers, or Kumu. Be it a new home, new business, new land...show your unwavering respect for the land, the people, and your Ohana as one enters this new phase of life. Trust in the power of Aloha to guide and prepare new beginnings towards success, joy and peace.
Aloha Aina Blessings started as a special gift from Realtor Jonathan Yudis to his clients as they began new chapters after buying their homes, land, or businesses. These ceremonies became not only a cherished part of the buying experience but also an incredible life changing experience for all parties involved.
What are Aloha Aina Blessings?
ALOHA
“Aloha” is a dynamic word with many interpretations. One translation is ‘love’ which embodies mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. “Aloha” is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. “Aloha” means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable.
The "Aloha Spirit" is a Hawaiian concept that embodies a deep sense of love, compassion, respect, and kindness towards others, essentially representing a way of life that emphasizes positive interactions, community unity, and a connection to the land, going far beyond just saying "hello" with the word "Aloha" which means "love" in Hawaiian; it's considered a core value in Hawaiian culture and is even codified as a law in the state of Hawaii.
ALOHA AINA:
The concept of aloha ʻāina, or love of the land, teaches that if you take care of the land, it will take care of you.
Aloha ʻāina is a Hawaiian concept that means "love of the land". It's a central idea in Native Hawaiian culture, cosmology, and thought.
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Aloha ʻāina is a practice of stewardship that teaches that taking care of the land will lead to reciprocity.
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It's a relationship with the land, nature, and the people and communities that are important to you.
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It's a way of expressing respect for the land and its role as a provider of food, shelter, and a sense of identity.
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It's a way of striving to improve the well-being of Hawaiʻi.
How is it practiced?
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It's expressed through attitudes of respect, such as returning gifts to the land, beautifying it, and using it properly.
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It's expressed through practices that foster a connection with the land, such as starting a garden, volunteering at a community farm, or cultivating a healing space
HAWAIIAN BLESSINGS:
A "Hawaiian Blessing" is a traditional ceremony, often led by a spiritual leader called a "Kahu", that invokes positive energy and seeks protection for a person, place, or event by calling upon the spirits of the land and ancestors, essentially signifying a cleansing of negative energy and a request for good fortune and well-being; it's often accompanied by chants and the presentation of a lei, symbolizing love and respect.
Key points about Hawaiian Blessings:
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Purpose:
To bring positive energy and blessings to a new home, business, marriage, or significant life event.
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Rituals:
May include chanting, sprinkling water, placing leis, and using symbolic plants like ti leaves.
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Respect for the land:
A core aspect is honoring the "aina" (land) and the spirits associated with it.
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Kahu:
A spiritual leader who performs the blessing.