The Inspiration for The Sea's Soul
The ocean gave birth to the islands of Hawaii and eventually they will fall back into her, but not before they collect and thrive with life, just as they do now.
The ocean is where the cycle of life starts and every day she bears the rain that feeds and flourishes the native life of Maui. Without her graceful presence no life would be here.
In this photo, in the space between waves, she bears her soul, naked and beautiful, yet strong and steady.
This is the celebration of the cessation of longing, when we are in direct connection to the Source of Longing. Through meditation it is possible to connect directly with the longing of life. When your longing aligns with the longing that longs to be longed for, you become one with the grace of life and you are filled with peace and clarity. Even amidst chaos, when you are still and in the moment, the truth of life becomes clear. The truth of any moment never changes and if we could take a photo that exposed all time we would see that only the love and grace of life rendered in its sweet longing would remain. But in this 30 second exposure we see the truth as... The Sea's Soul.
The Inspiration for UpCountry
Growing up on Maui has exposed me to countless perspectives that are truly unique to this Hawaiian paradise.
I spent the majority of my childhood freely roaming the gentle slopes and soft green rolling hills of the Haleakala Volcano.
These are the rural lands of Maui, where pastures are wide and traffic is sparse. In the evenings the city lights below ignite and bespeckle the land with star like patterns.
Such a perspective gives true meaning to the phrase “downtown” ad after all these years of traveling the world my heart will forever belong “UpCountry”.
The Inspiration for There is Nothing Lonely About Being Alone
The celebration of the longing for companionship. A single shell, a sense of solitude, so peaceful and steady. When you find your connection to the source of all that is, you are never truly alone. When you honor the relationship between yourself and God, between yourself and your higher self, between yourself and the source of life, all other relationships are in perfect harmony, you are filled by a well-spring of love and peace, and you are never alone. There is Nothing Lonely About Being Alone
The Inspiration for Where the Land Meets the Sea and the Day Meets the Night
The islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe stand resolutely in the distance as soft summer clouds carry the setting sun’s color across the warm tropical sky.
The day gives way to the night where the land surrenders to the sea. At this apex of transitions change becomes apparent. Opportunity becomes clear. What will the new day bring you? What does your heart desire? Toss your thoughts into the sky and cast your desires into the sea. Here is where everything changes at the place where the land meets the sea and the day meets the night.
The Inspiration for Refresh
Hawaii is home to an abundant variety of fragrant plumeries. They burst in colorful blooms like stars in the skies of tall tropical trees. Strings of these gorgeous flowers circle beaming recipients ceremoniously as traditional Hawaiian leis.
This bright yellow bunch of flowers are edged with vibrant pink accents and bejewelled with diamond like droplets of crystal clear water. Cheerful and stunning they invite you sincerely to join them and to be refreshed.
