Mahina Kāloa holds reference to Kanaloa, the depths of the ocean, and cleansing.
I usually walk in the mornings, while ka lā is still climbing in the east and the weather is somewhat cool. Some mornings, though, it is hard to get started...to step out the door, walk to the beach, and settle into a quiet kilo session.
So, what do I do?
Breathe. Remind myself that it is okay. Begin with small steps.
How about a few minutes of standing and stretching inside the house? Then, perhaps, a walk into the yard? Sometimes, that small movement becomes the catalyst to go farther. Other times, it brings me exactly where I need to be.
This morning, my kilo began in the front yard as I watered the plants. Some of the native lāʻau are barely making it through the kauwela season. They are hanging on with just enough wai.
Perhaps that is a mirror for life.
Sometimes, we need to slow down and pay close enough attention to recognize the right moment to act. We need to replenish ourselves with enough wai...enough fresh water, care, and nourishment to continue.
Keep going. Keep finding the motivation to take the next small step. And when you notice that you need to slow down, allow yourself to actually slow down without feeling guilty about it.
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