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I have to type this out somewhere.

I was born in Hawai’i, on O’ahu. When I was a newborn, my grandma took me and baptized me in the ocean there.. she told me when I was young that it bonded me to the islands and the aina (the land).

I left Hawai’i when I was 8 because my dad was in the military. I visited back home often, though.

One visit in my mid-20’s, my Grandpa took me to this place called Ka’ena Point. It’s on the northern part of the island, and he was just taking me on a tour of some of his favorite places. I loved this place because there were no tourists.. no beaches to swim in. The waves crash hard on the land (too hard to swim in, and its rock not sand) and right next to it is a mountain. You get the beauty of the aina and the ferociousness of the ocean on display simultaneously.

When we were there, I got this calming feeling. In Hawai’i, locals believe in “mana”, which is spiritual energy. When I was there, I felt it. It calmed me. Relaxed me. Reassured me. It quickly became one of my favorite places to go whenever I visit home. I just sit with my wife, not talking. Taking in the mana and the aina on display. Last time we sat for a hour and then we left. After we left, my wife said she’s beginning to feel her mana too when she visits. I told my wife and family I want my ashes spread there when I pass.

Today, I find out that Ka’ena Point is the most sacred “Leina” on O’ahu. Apparently a leina is a place where spirits jump from this world to the afterlife. A lot of people have spooky stories from going there at night / in the dark. Dark figures. Dogs whining. Babies crying. Etc. I never felt any bad presence or ill will when I’ve gone. Only peace.

Anyway, I’m sitting here freaked out a little bit, but also in awe. I don’t believe in religion, or heaven a whole lot. But this is probably the closest I’ve come to experiencing proof of “something” myself.
 
I have to type this out somewhere.

I was born in Hawai’i, on O’ahu. When I was a newborn, my grandma took me and baptized me in the ocean there.. she told me when I was young that it bonded me to the islands and the aina (the land).

I left Hawai’i when I was 8 because my dad was in the military. I visited back home often, though.

One visit in my mid-20’s, my Grandpa took me to this place called Ka’ena Point. It’s on the northern part of the island, and he was just taking me on a tour of some of his favorite places. I loved this place because there were no tourists.. no beaches to swim in. The waves crash hard on the land (too hard to swim in, and its rock not sand) and right next to it is a mountain. You get the beauty of the aina and the ferociousness of the ocean on display simultaneously.

When we were there, I got this calming feeling. In Hawai’i, locals believe in “mana”, which is spiritual energy. When I was there, I felt it. It calmed me. Relaxed me. Reassured me. It quickly became one of my favorite places to go whenever I visit home. I just sit with my wife, not talking. Taking in the mana and the aina on display. Last time we sat for a hour and then we left. After we left, my wife said she’s beginning to feel her mana too when she visits. I told my wife and family I want my ashes spread there when I pass.

Today, I find out that Ka’ena Point is the most sacred “Leina” on O’ahu. Apparently a leina is a place where spirits jump from this world to the afterlife. A lot of people have spooky stories from going there at night / in the dark. Dark figures. Dogs whining. Babies crying. Etc. I never felt any bad presence or ill will when I’ve gone. Only peace.

Anyway, I’m sitting here freaked out a little bit, but also in awe. I don’t believe in religion, or heaven a whole lot. But this is probably the closest I’ve come to experiencing proof of “something” myself.
Dope story. It is possible to be spiritual without being religious.
 
I have to type this out somewhere.

I was born in Hawai’i, on O’ahu. When I was a newborn, my grandma took me and baptized me in the ocean there.. she told me when I was young that it bonded me to the islands and the aina (the land).

I left Hawai’i when I was 8 because my dad was in the military. I visited back home often, though.

One visit in my mid-20’s, my Grandpa took me to this place called Ka’ena Point. It’s on the northern part of the island, and he was just taking me on a tour of some of his favorite places. I loved this place because there were no tourists.. no beaches to swim in. The waves crash hard on the land (too hard to swim in, and its rock not sand) and right next to it is a mountain. You get the beauty of the aina and the ferociousness of the ocean on display simultaneously.

When we were there, I got this calming feeling. In Hawai’i, locals believe in “mana”, which is spiritual energy. When I was there, I felt it. It calmed me. Relaxed me. Reassured me. It quickly became one of my favorite places to go whenever I visit home. I just sit with my wife, not talking. Taking in the mana and the aina on display. Last time we sat for a hour and then we left. After we left, my wife said she’s beginning to feel her mana too when she visits. I told my wife and family I want my ashes spread there when I pass.

Today, I find out that Ka’ena Point is the most sacred “Leina” on O’ahu. Apparently a leina is a place where spirits jump from this world to the afterlife. A lot of people have spooky stories from going there at night / in the dark. Dark figures. Dogs whining. Babies crying. Etc. I never felt any bad presence or ill will when I’ve gone. Only peace.

Anyway, I’m sitting here freaked out a little bit, but also in awe. I don’t believe in religion, or heaven a whole lot. But this is probably the closest I’ve come to experiencing proof of “something” myself.
Next time you visit, make sure to wear #NTDenim:emoji_jeans:
 
Dope story. It is possible to be spiritual without being religious.
I could argue that one's spirituality is only sincere in the absence of religion.
Once they becomes religious, there's an element of 'image' and trying to impress others or trying to fit in that's added.
 
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