Live Aloha

Inspired by a tattoo of a Hawaiian turtle on his abdomen with the words Live Aloha beneath that turtle has led the author on a journey to seek the true meaning of those two words. Come along as he and his sailboat, the Lindsea, take to the blue waters of Hawaii. Relive his experiences through these exciting pages of his adventures. Can a non-Hawaiian truly find what these words mean? Sailing solo, from island to island, the author intends to find out.

The Hawaiian word “Aloha” evokes an image of white, sandy beaches and cool tropical breezes, but the significance of the word goes beyond a mere greeting and farewell. Aloha encapsulates all of the love, peace, compassion, and affection one feels when connected to the vibrational energy of the islands. The word is a definition of the force that holds together our very existence. Author and certified Law of Attraction coach, Kelly Weaver shares candid stories of her own struggles and successes through her journey of manifestation and personal growth as she learned to embrace aloha in her life. With keen insight into the universal law that “like attracts like,” she uses a mnemonic device and “Inspired Assignments” in each chapter, to guide readers through her process of self-reflection and discovery that your focus of attention and energy attracts consequences, both positive and negative. This book practically demonstrates how deliberate intention can lead you to experiencing the transformative power of manifesting, and will teach you how to live your own aloha.

After two decades of separation, Manu and Elder Taylor are reunited on the beautiful island of Moloka‘i. As you visit the sacred places of Hālawa Valley, Kapuaiwa Royal Coconut Grove, and Kamakou Rain Forest, you’ll learn truths about Aloha, slowing down, guardian angels, simplicity, and connecting with your creator. At locations throughout the leper colony of Kalaupapa, you’ll be taught how to minister like the Lord Jesus Christ. This book will transport you to a tropical paradise to be touched by the light and love that radiates from the people and places of Moloka‘i.

Practice Aloha: Secrets to Living Life Hawaiian Style by Mark Ellman and Barbara Santos, is a collection of personal stories, recipes, song lyrics, and gorgeous photos shared by over 100 of Hawai'i¿s favorite folks. The goal of the book is to encourage people to slow down, take time to interact with others, and appreciate the world around them. In short, to Practice Aloha. The book is published by Mutual Publishing and is available in local this month. For more information about the Practice Aloha project, go to the website at www.PracticeAloha.org. The stories and images in the Practice Aloha book came from all kinds of people¿celebrities, authors, vacationers and local folks. Included in the book are Dr. Wayne Dyer; chefs Bev Gannon, D.K. Kodama, Peter Merriman, and Sam Choy; entertainers Willie K, Henry Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro, Mick Fleetwood, Todd Rundgren, and Tom Moffatt; politicians Mufi Hannemann, Neil Abercrombie and J. Kalani English; artists Andrea Smith and Mapuana Schneider; and travel/food writer Shirley Fong Torres. Their personal stories validate the benefits of living life with island attitude and include recipes, song lyrics, poems, and artwork.Some of the contributions are inspirational, some are nostalgic, some are funny, and some are heartbreaking. All of them show that there are many different ways that kama'aina and visitors alike practice aloha every day.

People all over the world travel to the Hawaiian islands to feel a sense of peace and happiness. The warm sun, white sand beaches, and crystal blue waters give us a sense of place that we rarely experience in our busy lives. But what if there is a way to feel the love and healing of Hawaii every day, even if we aren’t in the beautiful islands? What if we could bring aloha home? With the Aloha State of Mind, Hawaii is never far. Using examples from the Hawaiian language, culture, history, and ecosystem, as well as personal stories, Leialoha Humpherys brings 24 Hawaiian values to life. These universal values teach us how to: -Bring aloha home -Endure challenges with grace -Develop inner peace -Elevate self confidence and compassion -Heal, strengthen, and create meaningful relationships -Increase trust in God -And more! We don’t have to wait impatiently for our next vacation to Hawaii. Our hope, happiness, and healing is available to us right now. When we live the Aloha State of Mind, we create paradise right where we are.

Written especially for teens and young adults, Wising Up distills the wisdom of many traditions to set out eighty principles of good living in bite-size, two-page spreads. “Know Yourself,” “Seize the Day,” “Respect Others,” “Trust Your Instincts,” and “Take Responsibility” are just a few of the dozens of principles explained in no-nonsense, respectful, clear language. Perfect for individual or group reflection, Wising Up is ideal for youth groups in both secular and religious settings and makes a great gift for the teens in anyone’s life.

"The patterns of these stories create the spiral of inner focus like moving into inner consciousness with hypnosis." SANDY FRITZ, massage therapist, educator, author "Both Ends Of The Rainbow is a sacred gift to the world! This is a blessing of Hawaiian wisdom handed down through the ages by the Hawaiian elders with whom she has trained, and imbued it with her own magic elixir of aloha. It has the ability to affect change on a global level by opening the portal to forgiveness, release, and unconditional aloha." ANN DUNIKUS, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Is "I know Gloria Coppola to be a masterful teacher and healer. Beautifully written, Both Ends of the Rainbow is a powerful reflection of her great wisdom. A must read for all those on a spiritual journey" KARLA LEE LAVOIE, author of For Time and All Eternity: Love Never Dies "This book is both a personal sharing of spiritual healing and an introduction to the Hawaiian lomilomi path. It will inspire you to explore, and live the deep and profound teachings found in ancient Hawaiian wisdom." DEBORAH LLOYD, author of Believe and it is True: A Story of Healing and Life Lessons

Argues that queer picture books with main characters of color can disrupt structures of power in both literature and real life Coloring into Existence investigates the role of authors, illustrators, and independent publishers in producing alternative narratives that disrupt colonial, heteropatriarchal notions of childhood. These texts or characters unsettle the category of the child, and thus pave the way for broader understandings of childhood. Often unapologetically politically motivated, queer and trans of color picture books can serve as the basis for fantasizing about disruptions to structures of power, both within and outside literary worlds. Fusing literary criticism and close readings with historical analysis and interviews, Isabel Millán documents the emergence of a North American queer of color children’s literary archive. In doing so, she considers the sociopolitical circumstances out of which queer of color children’s literature emerged; how a queer and trans of color aesthetic translates to picture books; and how the acts of imagination and worldmaking inspired by picture books produce a realm of freedom, healing, and transformation for queer and trans of color children and adults. Coloring into Existence explores the curious ways that queer and trans of color publications “color outside the lines”—refusing to conform to industry standards, intermixing fiction with nonfiction, and mobilizing alternative modes of production and distribution to create new worlds.