While attending the Hawaii Writers Conference (not a bad place to start my book writing venture) a few years back, I was fortunate to experience the amazing talent of a guitarist/singer/songwriter….artist, named Makana. Deeply rooted in his native homeland of Hawaii, Makana sent notes soaring as fingers glided across his slack key guitar. I listened. I watched. And, I connected. His performance that day was more than just a stage show. It was blessed with spirituality and love.
I’ve since watched him perform at large arenas and intimate fundraisers for worthy causes, and have had conversations with him as well. His music blew me away the first moment I heard it, but his way with words captivates as well. One of his recent Facebook postings really caught my attention. Truthfully, I wish I’d written it. Alas, that wasn’t the case, so I did the next best thing: I got permission to share his thoughts on my blog. Read the paragraph below. Then, re-read it. And, take action if you are inspired.
Were you born to love or to hate? If to hate, then look inward, for your greatest enemy is but a reflection of your own self-resentment. But if you were born to love, then make no exceptions, for all appearances arise from but one Source. To love at all is to love All That Is. Love is not an act of validation; it is pure perception, free of mind. To be born to love is to be born to be free. If you want to be free, stop hating and start loving. – Makana
That beautiful statement not only impacts my role as an intuitive counselor (I’m very clear that I do what I do for positive, healthy, healing, progressive and loving reasons), but also as a human being. The message is clear: Love is love.
Translated, Makana means “gift.” Let’s all embrace the gift of love.
Love and light,
Tony
Makana sharing his gift of music www.makanamusic.com
Great words to live by. Thank you for sharing my friend.
All you need is Love
Amen, sister! Love matters most!
Hey Kenn….so glad you liked it. It’s one of the most profound, simply stated and beautiful phrasings I’ve read in a long time!
Beautiful, thanks for sharing Tony and blessings to Makana for allowing you to share, do we have the blessings to share this with others, crediting him?
Absolutely agree!
Thanks Natalie! The more who feel that way, the better : )
Makana is an amazing talent and truly a gift to all. Be sure to check out his music on his website http://www.makanamusic.com
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
You would so love Makana’s music too. If you get a chance, check out his website http://www.makanamusic.com
Thanks Tony. That is beautiful.
Hey honey…glad you liked it. The minute I read what he wrote, I knew I had to share:)
I love this Tony and I plan to share with my women’s professional group next month! What a fantastic quote to share with others! Thank you my dear sweet friend! You are all that and a bag of chips! XOXO
Hey Honey! So glad you thought it was a great statement too! It clicked with me the minute I read it!