Soulmates

You don't have to be a romantic to believe in a soulmate.

The idea of a soulmate has been finding me recently... mostly in my readings... but it is interesting to see that my two favorite definitions of a "soulmate" seem to mirror each other a bit.
The first definition comes from a Healing Chakra's book I received from Kat a few weeks back at the beach... and goes something like this..

Soulmate: "A soul whom we have known over many lifetimes and with whom we have much in common in terms of characteristics and goals.  Finding out your soul mate doesn't mean we will always stay with them.  The connection may be extremely deep and wonderful, allowing much to be completed for both partners so that they can move on.  We can have more than one soul mate in a lifetime."

the second definition comes from... who guessed? Eat, Pray, Love...

"People think that your soulmate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants.  But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything thats holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attentions so  you can change your life.  A true soul mate is probably the most important person you will ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake.  Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave."

I didn't have to read both of these definitions to know that I have already had a soulmate in my life, and to realize that in fact, sometimes, they don't stay with you.  But they serve a purpose far beyond one that I could understand at the time.  In between the incredibly trying times of push and pull, miscommunications and misunderstandings, timing that never timed out right, and feelings so heavy that my heart literally felt like it was sinking in my body.... was an amazing connection that I shared with another person.  A connection that will not, can not, be repeated.   A sacred relationship that can't be explained, and doesn't need to.  Worlds apart- with no communication still does not break the connection I feel with this person.

 But as both definitions point out, soulmates move on, they leave.  What's left is a deep reflection of the relationship, an appreciation for their presence in your life, and, for me, sending light and love to my soulmate every time I feel the need.

Eat Pray Love

Eat ♥ Pray ♥ Love
Needless to say, the movie was fantastical.  My desire for travel has only grown exponentially with visual images exhibited in the movie.  Lately, my thirst for travel has began moving further from the " I want" category and inching closer and closer into the I must, need, demand (with a sense of urgency!) category.

   Wanderlust has always been a word I can identify with- researching countries, making endless lists of places I want to visit,  constantly hunting for great deals online- though timing has always been an issue.  I was always worried about rooting in Hawaii.... making the commitment to begin a life here.  And then I realized- I started making a life here a long time ago.  I am rooted in Hawaii (and a part of me is even rooted in California.) But that doesn't mean that I can't change my mind- that at any time, I can pick up and go where my heart tells me- even if it is halfway across the world. 

I'm ready to make some big trips- to put a lot of thought & energy into how I want to proceed with 6 months to a year of my life and where I want to spend it.  Europe, Africa, Australia, South America.... how to choose? 

But for the moment- everyday I wake up in paradise and thank the universe for bringing me to this amazing place that surprises me with beauty everyday.

I could have this for dinner every night.... 

and for desert... just give me a moment like this. 

aloha nui loa. ♥

Song of the Soul

"neither knowable, knowledge, nor knower am I, formless is my form,

I dwell within the senses but they are not my home;

Ever serenely balanced, I am neither free nor bound

Consciousness & joy am I

and Bliss is where I am found."

-Atma Satkan (Song of the Soul) 

by Shankara (ca. 800 C.E) 

why my job keeps me stoked.....

because I get to put on amazing events like this Sunset Yoga class we did last night @ Magic Island.  Surrounded by friends, great energy, and incomparable beauty- my community inspires me everyday. 

aloha nui loa