Morning Mana'o: Recent Episodes
Luana Kawaʻa
Listen, Learn, Live Aloha! The goal of this podcast is to inspire and motivate us to live in the spirit of Aloha. There are so many life lessons we can learn from ancestral wisdom. Searching for peace and purpose in your life? Need a little extra boost? Striving to be a little better each day? Start your day with Morning Mana'o! Listen, learn, and live Aloha with me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would love to hear from you. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast on social media and with your family and friends. Join me on Instagram @morningmanao and Facebook.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Luana Kawa'a is a Kumu Hula (Master Hula Instructor), cultural educator, and entrepreneur. She is fluent in the Hawaiian language and has taught hula and Hawaiian culture for more than 25 years. She has a B.A. in Hawaiian Studies and an M.A. in Education.
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! The new. year is a perfect time to realign and reset. In this episode, I am sharing 3 steps that can help you start the year with aloha and maintain an Aloha Mindset.
We'll use the analogy of an 'umeke (calabash container) that houses the tools and resources we need to live with aloha daily. Listen and learn and follow Morning Mana'o on Instagram and Facebook for more.
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Searching for greater peace? Letʻs learn about maluhia (peace) and how to recreate moments of maluhia (peace) in our lives. Whether itʻs the holiday season or not, we all could use a little more peace. Follow @morningmanao on Instagram and Facebook and be sure to visit luanakawaa.com to to learn more.
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Have you ever attended a first birthday baby party in Hawaiʻi? It is a celebrated tradition. In this episode, I share the history that makes a first birthday lūʻau so special and important. Join me on Instagram and Facebook as I share our family preparations as we gear up to celebrate the first birthday of our youngest granddaughter, Hulaleʻa.
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Nōhie, simple and uncomplicated. In this episode, I am sharing how I have found greater peace and joy by simplifying and uncomplicating my life. E hoʻolohe mai, come listen and learn with me.
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This Hawaiian phrase has been used far and wide. If you are from Hawaiʻi and particularly from Maui, you have probably heard the phrase, Maui nō ka ʻoi, Maui is the best. In this episode, we discuss how this traditional saying has come to life in the midst of tragedy here on our island. Letʻs choose to be our very best so we can best serve and help our ʻohana who lost so much.
Please support survivors of the Maui Wildfires. Here are a few ways you can help.
The Peopleʻs Fund of Maui
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The Hawaiian word waele translates as "to weed". In this episode, we discover how we can apply this idea of waele to our personal lives. What are the things we may need to weed out to make way for beautiful things to bloom?
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Mauliola is the Hawaiian word for well-being. In this episode, I am sharing the Hawaiian philosophy of the 3 piko and a cultural practice to help us check in with our physical and spiritual connections.
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Aloha! Wahi Pana are storied and sacred places. In this series, I am sharing the traditional names and history of these places to ensure that they are never lost. In this episode, I am talking about Kaʻuki, a beloved fortress in the district of Hāna, Maui. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me. To learn more, visit luanakawaa.com.
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Wahi pani are storied and sacred places. Listen to todayʻs episode to learn about Hāliʻimaile and the stories and history associated with this place. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha on the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and read more about these topics on the Breath of Aloha blog. Learn more at luanakawaa.com.
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This week I am starting a series on wahi pana, storied and sacred places on the island of Maui. Learn how to pronounce these places correctly and the stories and history that give life to our ʻāina (land). We will begin with Puʻu Kekaʻa located on the shores of world-famous Kāʻanapali Beach. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and the Breath of Aloha Blog. Visit luanakawaa.com for more information and resources.
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We have all heard the saying, "Choose your words wisely". In this episode, I am inviting you to choose just ONE word and use the power of the spoken word to change your mindset and live with greater aloha. Start this New Year by choosing your word, creating simple goals, and developing a positive mindset. You can read about this episode on the Breath of Aloha Blog, a companion to this podcast. Follow Morning Manaʻo on Instagram and Facebook for daily updates and visit luanakawaa.com. Donʻt forget to Subscribe, Like, and help me Share these lessons of aloha. - Luana
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As we bring 2022 to an end let's talk about practices we can engage in that will help us transition into the new year. In this episode, I am sharing 4 things I do - setting goals, choosing an intention word, journaling highlights, and hiʻuwai, the Hawaiian cultural practice of cleansing. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me!
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Welcome to Morning Manaʻo Season 3! Hoʻōla is the Hawaiian word for healing. In this episode, we're talking about using the 'eha (hurt) in our lives to bring about hoʻōla (healing). We all experience hurt, and that is inevitable. But we can choose how we react to the hurt that happens. I'm sharing 4 steps to turn our hurt into healing. Listen and learn with me. Find more ways to learn and work with me at luanakawaa.com and join me on Instagram and Facebook @morningmanao.
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In this episode, I am sharing my observations of ʻiliʻili, smooth stones along the shore. Have you ever wondered how these stones become so smooth? Itʻs the crashing of the waves that smooth the edges and polish these beautiful stones. What can we learn from the process in nature? I invite you to Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo.
In this episode I am talking about hōʻailona, the signs and representations in our lives. Slowing down and being still will allow us to these hōʻailona that are all around us. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Welcome to takeaway Friday. This week weʻve been focusing on motherhood. In todayʻs episode, I am sharing four pieces of advice for any makuahine (mother). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo.
Who are the makuahine (mothers) and mother figures that have impacted your life? As a mother, how do you fill your cup? This week we are focusing on motherhood. Iʻd love to hear your reflections. Drop a comment or pop into my DMs on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Laulima, many hands working together is an example of serving with love. Listen to todayʻs episode for this weekʻs focus manaʻo. Share your manaʻo with me on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Leave a comment or pop into my DMs. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Itʻs takeaway Friday and Iʻm sharing what I learned this week. Listen to episode 11 and then share your takeaways with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Start the week with me and Morning Manaʻo. This week we are focusing on letting our let shine in this sometimes dark world. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Ka hoʻōla - to heal. Itʻs takeaway Friday and weʻre discussing the healing power of love. In todayʻs episode, I am sharing four things we can do when dealing with negative emotions. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and the Morning Manaʻo Podcast.
Welcome to a new week of Morning Manaʻo! Hauʻoli Lā Aloha, Happy Valentineʻs Day! Todayʻs episode focuses on the healing power of love through the Hawaiian proverb, He maʻemaʻe ke aloha, love is a cleansing dew. Listen to todayʻs episode to hear the focus question for this week. I would love to hear about your experiences. Pop into my DMs or leave a comment on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Itʻs takeaway Friday and Iʻm sharing my thoughts and experiences with you. Our focus manaʻo this week has been, e paulele i ke Akua, mai makaʻu, have faith in God, and do not fear. Listen to todayʻs episode to find out what Iʻve learned this week and as always, share your takeaways with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages.
Welcome to a new week of Morning Manaʻo. Today I am sharing an experience I had last week that taught me the importance of faith over fear. Our focus manaʻo is, e paulele i ke Akua, mai makaʻu, have faith in God and do not fear. Listen to todayʻs episode and share your experiences with me on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Leave a comment or pop into my DMs. Iʻd love to hear from you. As always, listen, learn, and live aloha!
E kāpae i ka pāonioni. The first step in our efforts to achieve the ideal of hoʻokahi manaʻo, hoʻokahi puʻuwai, one mind, one heart, is to eliminate contention. In todayʻs episode, I am sharing my takeaways from the week and a little experiment I tried in my ʻohana (family). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo.
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Start your week off with me and the Morning Manaʻo Podcast! Hoʻokahi manaʻo, hoʻokahi puʻuwai. One mind, one heart. This week our focus question is, "How can we become more unified and of one mind and one heart?" Listen to todayʻs episode, carve out time each day to intentionally focus on hoʻokahi manaʻo, hoʻokahi puʻuwai, and then share your thoughts, ideas, and reflections with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Like, share, and leave a review.
Itʻs Friday and this is our time to reflect on this weekʻs theme. We have been focusing on Aloha Ke Akua and today Iʻll share my takeaways through the ʻōlelo noeʻau (Hawaiian proverb), He pūnāwai kahe wale ke aloha. Love is a spring that flows freely. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo.
ʻO kēia ka Pōʻakahi! Itʻs Monday and Iʻm sharing the theme for this week - Aloha ke Akua, God is Love. How can we better recognize Godʻs love for us? When do we feel Godʻs love the greatest? Listen to todayʻs episode as I discuss ways we can intentionally focus on these three words, Aloha ke Akua.
You can help get this message to others by LIKING, SHARING, and LEAVING A REVIEW. Tell me how you are using the Morning Manaʻo Podcast in your life to live in greater Aloha. Join me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram (@morningmanao) and Facebook pages for more insights and inspiration. Visit my website at http://luanakawaa.com to hear about other ways you can Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Sometimes life takes unexpected turns. How do we prepare for and face these challenges in our lives? In todayʻs episode, I share how my life took some very unexpected turns at the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, which gave me the opportunity to shift my life in positive ways and re-design the Morning Manaʻo Podcast. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me!
In todayʻs episode I am sharing how I develop my pahuhopu, goals for the new year. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In todayʻs episode, I share with you the word I have intentionally chosen to focus on in 2022. I would love to hear your word for this new year. I invite you to share on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with Morning Manaʻo.
Todayʻs episode focuses on hoʻokuʻu, which means to release and let go. Now is a great time for us to consider the things we need to hoʻokuʻu, let go of, so we can live with greater Aloha. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year! Letʻs start the new year right and consider ways we can hoʻomaka hou, begin anew. Listen, Learn and Live Aloha!
Delve into this ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb) with me - Ka ua peʻe pūhala o Hāmākuapoko. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Today I am sharing a Hawaiian proverb that helps us understand the important role we play as mākua (parents). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Sometimes we can get caught up in our quest for more and forget what we have. Todayʻs Hawaiian proverb is a great reminder to be content with what we have. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Todayʻs Hawaiian proverb teaches us to take what we learn and apply it and our wisdom will increase. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me!
Are we missing out on magical moments in life? Todayʻs episode will help us downshift our lives and be more observant. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Learning to breathe increases mālie, feelings of calmness and serenity. Todayʻs episode focuses on the benefits of learning to breathe properly. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Creating a sense of mālie (calmness) is an important part of our mauliola (well-being). In todayʻs episode I share a few tips for creating more mālie in your life.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here, but we can choose to stay focused on the special spirit the holidays bring. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Take the time this week to express your gratitude for each member of your ʻohana (family). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
As we prepare this week for Thanksgiving, how about offering a pule (prayer) of hoʻomaikaʻi (thanks) and acknowledging the blessings in our lives. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
For every action there is a consequence. ʻAʻohe lokomaikaʻi nele i ka panaʻi, no good deed goes without reward. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In todayʻs episode we look at the Hawaiian word, huikala, which means to forgive. Listen, Learn, and Live aloha!
Todayʻs episode gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the pua laha ʻole, the people we cherish most in our lives. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In todayʻs episode, I share a Hawaiian proverb that reminds us of the important role we play as parents and the special bond we have with our children. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Todayʻs episode is a great reminder that we can positively impact the lives of our keiki (children). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In todayʻs episode, we are reminded of the power of our voice. Even the intonation of our voice can impact those around us. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
What lasting impressions are we making on the people around us? In todayʻs episode, I share a Hawaiian proverb that reminds us of the opportunity we have each day to leave positive impressions on those we come into contact with. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Today we honor the role of makuahine, mother. Take a moment to extend mahalo (gratitude) to the mothers in your lives. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Starting the week off with a shout-out to the women in our lives. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Count your blessings with me today and see just how blessed we are. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Letʻs express mahalo (gratitude) for the kālena (talents) we have been blessed with. Take some time today to write down and reflect on your talents.
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Continuing to express our mahalo (gratitude), today we focus on who we are grateful. The people who have made a positive impact on our lives.
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Starting a new practice can be challenging. In todayʻs episode, I share some tips on expressing mahalo (gratitude). Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Letʻs kick off the month of November by expressing mahalo, gratitude each day. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Take some time today to think about the hoa aloha (friends) in your life. Then, take a moment to let them know how much you love and appreciate them.
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In todayʻs episode I share one of my favorite Hawaiian words, maʻemaʻe, to be clean, pure, chaste.
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Todayʻs episode is a reminder to hoʻoikaika, strengthen ourselves both physically and spiritually.
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In todayʻs episode, I introduce the Hawaiian proverb, Pali ke kua, mahine ke alo, and discuss how beauty is defined through the eyes of our ancestors.
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In todayʻs episode, we explore the Hawaiian proverb, Nā keiki uneune māmane o Kula. A tribute to the perseverance of the people of Kula, Maui.
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In todayʻs episode, I am talking about the Hawaiian proverb, Aloha kekahi i kekahi - Love one another.
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In todayʻs episode we explore the Hawaiian proverb, Nānā i ke kumu, look to the source. Who are the sources in your life that you look to?
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Today we discuss how to live with greater ʻoiaʻiʻo - truth and authenticity. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha.
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke ʻalu ʻia. No task is too big when shared by all. This Hawaiian proverb is a great reminder of the beauty of working together in one heart for one purpose.
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So many of us are living busy lives, going from one thing to the next, working online or in-person. Todayʻs episode reminds us to balance our busy lives with times to nanea, relax, enjoy, and have a good time. Share your plans to nanea on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Queen Kapiʻolani was a great example of lokomaikaʻi, generosity, goodwill, and compassion. Todayʻs episode shares some of her acts of lokomaikaʻi as she served as Queen of Hawaiʻi. How will you put lokomaikaʻi into action? Share your thoughts and ideas on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages.
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In todayʻs episode, we look at the motto of Queen Kapiʻolani: Kūlia i ka nuʻu, which means, strive for the summit. This saying is meant to inspire personal excellence. We can all a conscious effort each day to strive to live our very best lives.
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As we finish our series on mauli ola (wellbeing) we end today with an episode about kuleana, responsibility.
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Welcome to a new week of Morning Manaʻo! Weʻve been talking about mauli ola, wellbeing. Today, we discuss emotional wellbeing and how to incorporate naʻau checks, checking in with our emotions and feelings regularly.
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Today we discuss the word ʻohana, family, and how these relationships impact our mauli ola, well being.
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Today I am discussing the third component of the lōkahi wheel, pili ʻuhane, spirituality. Tune in to todayʻs episode to learn how our personal spirituality directly impacts our mauli ola (well-being).
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As we continue our journey exploring mauli ola (well-being) we focus today on our kino (physical body). Iʻd love to hear what you are doing to mālama kino (take care of your physical body). How do you include movement in your day? What eating habits have positively impacted your mauli ola? Go to the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram and share with me. E mālama kino kākou!
Manaʻo - mind, thought, intention. As we continue to discuss mauli ola (wellbeing) we begin by looking at mental health. In todayʻs episode, I am opening up and sharing on a deeply personal level.
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This episode kicks off a new week of learning as we discuss ways to increase our mauli ola or well-being. Visit the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages and contribute to our discussions.
As we end our week talking about resilience, letʻs take a moment to celebrate our moments of lanakila, our wins, and triumphs. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Healthy pilina (relationships) are a key component to building resilience. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In this episode we talk about the word hilinaʻi, to believe and creating personal and family mission statements. Join me on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram accounts. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
As we continue to talk about resilience, we look to the example of our beloved Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaiʻi. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Welcome to a brand new week. Letʻs build our resiliency together this week. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
The Hawaiian proverb, i ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo no ka make, helps us to understand the power of the spoken word. Today we will reflect on the things we are saying to ourselves, both in our minds and out loud. We will learn to set intentions and use positive affirmations. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha.
Today we look at the Hawaiian proverb, I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make, from a slightly different perspective. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
Weʻre talking about the power of our words by delving deeper into the Hawaiian proverb, I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make. Join the Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages and share your positive word of the day. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
In this episode I am sharing a Hawaiian proverb to help us understand the power of our words. I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with Morning Manaʻo!
We are unpacking the word Aloha one letter at a time. Today we focus on the Hawaiian value, Ahonui, patience. Join The Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages and share how you plan to put Ahonui into action.
We are unpacking the word Aloha one letter at a time. Today we focus on Hawaiian value, Haʻahaʻa, humility. Join The Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages and share with us someone who exemplifies Haʻahaʻa in your life.
This week we are unpacking the word Aloha. Today we focus on the value ʻOluʻolu - pleasant and happy. Join the Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram or Facebook page and share what makes you feel ʻoluʻolu.
We are unpacking the word Aloha one letter at a time. Today, we focus on L, for lōkahi, unity. Join The Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!
This week we are unpacking the word Aloha. Today we focus on the value Akahai - kindness. Join the Aloha Challenge on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram or Facebook page and share how you will put Akahai (kindness) into action.
What does Aloha mean? Letʻs unpack this powerful Hawaiian word and discover the lessons we can apply to our lives.