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Mai Ka Lani Mai
mai = from Life has its dark times, and we lose our clarity. The following came to us at a time when life's losses threatened to cloud our perspective, these well-articulated words of wisdom relit our path. May they shine their light on yours. Just as this message found its way to us, it has found you. It is…Mai Ka Lani Mai - Heaven-Sent. ____________________ Sometimes, there are those who come into your life, and you know right away that they were meant to be there -- to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help figure out who you are, or who you want to become. `A`ohe pau ka `ike i ka hâlau ho`okâhi. You never know who they may be, but when you lock eyes with them, you know that every moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. Ua hilo `ia i ke aho a ke aloha. And, sometimes things happen to you that, at the time, may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but upon reflection, you realize that without overcoming those obstacles, you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart. He po`i na kai uli, kai ko`o, `a`ohe hina pûkoa. Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck, good or bad. Illness, injury, love, moments of true greatness or sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. `A`ohe pu`u ki`eki`e ke ho`â`o `ia e pi`i. Without these tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. He ihona, he pi`ina, he kaolo. Those you meet affect your life, and you affect theirs. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create who you are, and from the "bad" experiences, you learn. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important lessons, creating a better prepared and stronger you. `A`ohe `ulu e loa`a i ka pôkole o ka lou. If you have been hurt or betrayed by others, and your heart has been broken, forgive them. They have helped you learn about trust and mistrust. You now know better the importance of scanning, weighing, thinking for yourself, and being cautious with whom you open your heart. You now know the pain that you will be careful not to inflict on others. You now value and appreciate those who are worthy of your trust. Aloha mai no, aloha aku; If certain persons love you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and open your eyes to what is important to the heart and soul, especially the little things. Mai `ena i ke kanaka i laka aku. Make every day count. Appreciate every moment, and take from it everything you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Then, give back fully with a grateful heart. O kau aku, o ka ia la mai, Actually listen to the wise and more experienced. Mai pale i ke a`o a ka makua. He lohe ke ola, he kuli ka make. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up, because you have every right to do so. Know that you are an individual of great worth. Believe in yourself, for if you do not believe in yourself, no one else will. Ho`olike ka mana`o i Wailohia. Create your own life, and then go out and live it. Môhala ka pua, ua wehe kaiao.
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{^\() ()/^} "We are each of us angels
\//\ /\\/ with but one wing,
/__\/__\ and can only fly
'' '' by embracing each other."
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