MANA...SPIRITUAL POWER, DIVINE POWER, AUTHORITY

Mana...Spiritual Power, Divine Power, Authority

   In Hawaiian culture, Mana is a form of a spiritual energy and also healing power which can exist in places, objects and persons. It is the Hawaiian belief that there is a chance to gain mana and lose mana in everything that you do. It is also the Hawaiian belief that mana is an external as well as an internal thing.  In people, mana is often possessed or gained through pono (balance) actions, reflecting the balance that exists in the world and humanity's responsibility toward maintaining that balance.
   As I vacationed in Hawaii the Mana was so apparent each and every time I returned. And each time it became stronger until I finally surrendered to its calling and made Hawaii my home.  I love the Mana here as it is so healing to me and so magical. I have a contentment, fullness and sense of belonging I've not experienced before.
   The Mana here has allowed my passion for art to once again resurface. My art gives me balance and a sense of well-being. It is my therapy and meditation. It is my joy. Thank you for letting me share my passion for art and for life!
   But most importantly, the Mana in Hawai'i is allowing me, gifting me, with the ability to heal through a dreadful sickness, the disease of alcoholism. I believe that I was called here, pulled here, for a purpose. I believe that relapse was part of this healing and spiritual journey. The Mana here has left me with no regrets, of alcoholism, of relapse, of being me.  Occurrences that I would have once considered negative I can now grasp as positive pieces to the puzzle that make up my life. Had everything in my life been handed to me on a silver platter, I know from deep within me they would go unnoticed and unappreciated. I'm glad for everything that has happened in my 58 years on this planet. And if I were to be taken away today I would have no remorse nor regrets. For that I am grateful. For that I want to share and give hope to those who haven't reached here yet.
   And if I remain on this planet a little while longer, I shall continue to arise every morning with gratitude and excitement for what the day shall bring. I will try to be my best and encourage others to do the same.  For today I know I have a purpose to give hope and optimism and laughter. What a great life!
   With that I shall end this blog for this week. Please choose to have a mighty fine day...and remember you can start your day over at any time. Today we have choices.
   For those interested in my artwork with emphasis on "Gifts in Recovery" and "Hawai'i Art"', please visit my website at www.DeesignsByHarris.com. Mahalo and Aloha!