2022 Nov-Dec,  Ka Wehena,  Kumu Keala Ching

Ala Ke Ola / Aloha

Ala Ke Ola

Na Kumu Keala Ching

Ā – Ala ke ola ē
Ē – ‘Elele ka pono ī
Ī – ‘I‘ini ke ala mua ō
Ō – ‘O‘ole‘a ka mana ū
Ū – ‘Ulele ke ala ē

Ā – Journey of life always
Ē – Messenger of righteousness
Ī – Desired journey found before
Ō – Determined spirituality within
Ū – Swiftly by the journey chosen

Ho‘omaka ke ala pa‘a pono ma mua ou, e ‘ike i ke ola ā e hana i ka pono! ‘O ‘oe ka mea i ho‘olaha ‘ana i ka pono‘ī ma mua ou, ‘o ia ho‘i ke ola o nā kūpuna. Ola nā kūpuna i loko o kō kākou ala. E ‘ulele ho‘i ke ala pono me ke aloha!

Begin the righteous firm journey before you, observe the life and complete the life with righteousness. You are the one to announce the righteousness before you, this life is the life of the elders. As the elders live within us all! Move swiftly upon this righteous journey filled with gentleness, unity, relationship, humbleness and patience!

Aloha

Na Kumu Keala Ching

E Akahai ē
E Lōkahi kū
‘Oia‘i‘o nō
Ha‘aha‘a ē
Ahonui, Ahonui, Ahonui
Aloha

Embrace gentleness within and beyond
Firmly standing upon unity seen and unseen
Live, speak and know the truth, truth is life
Eternal humbleness is truly the flames of life
Know and be patient, patience is a gift
Compassion recognized seen and unseen

‘O ke aloha ka mea i ho‘ōla ai ma ke ola ā e ola ke ala pono ma ‘ō aku o ka hana aloha. ‘O ia nō ka mea nui ma kēia ao hulihuli, e nānā iā ‘oe iho ma mua o kou kuhi hewa iā ha‘i. E ola ke aloha ā e ala ke ola!

Compassion (gentleness, unity, truth, humbleness and patience) is what brings healing within the life’s journey and the living journey is beyond our work of compassion. We embrace this mindset as we journey within these changing times, observe within before pointing at the wrong beyond. Live compassionate and journey beyond.

Encouraging the mindset of compassion during these times of change! Truth will guide our journey!


For more information on Kumu Keala and Nā Wai Iwi Ola, visit nawaiiwiola.org.

Kumu Keala Ching is a Hawaiian cultural educator, composer, song writer, and spiritual advisor to many Hawaiian organizations. He lives and breathes aloha into his Hawaiian heritage with his strong presence and great heart. Under the tutelage of Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Kumu Keala spent many years learning and building his knowledge. He is fluent in the Hawaiian language, which he uses as the foundation for teaching all of his students. Kumu Keala lives in Kailua-Kona, where he is Kumu Hula for Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola (the ancient waters of life) and co-founder and executive director of Na Wai Iwi Ola (NWIO) Foundation.