Morning Mana'o

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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Donʻt forget to share your takeaways with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Leave a comment or pop into my DMs. I love hearing how you are applying our focus manaʻo into your life. If you enjoyed todayʻs episode, I kindly ask you to share it with someone and help me get this message to those who need it most.

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. Listen, Learn, Live Aloha!

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.Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

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. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

A beautiful proverb that talks about peace. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

In todayʻs episode I share one of my favorite Hawaiian words, maʻemaʻe, to be clean, pure, chaste. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

Todayʻs episode is a reminder to hoʻoikaika, strengthen ourselves both physically and spiritually.Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha! 

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.Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

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.Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!

In todayʻs episode, I am talking about the Hawaiian proverb, Aloha kekahi i kekahi - Love one another. Listen, Learn, Live Aloha!