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Morning Mana'o
Morning Mana'o
Author: Luana Kawaʻa
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The goal of this podcast is to inspire and motivate us to live with greater Aloha. Not sure what Aloha means? Take a deep dive into this profound word with creator and host, Luana Kawaʻa as she shares her life experiences as a native Hawaiian wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. Searching for peace and purpose in your life? Need a little extra boost? Striving to be a little better each day? Take a breath of aloha here, each day on the Morning Mana'o Podcast! ... Subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast on social media and with your family and friends. Follow along on Instagram @morningmanao and Facebook. For more information and to work with me, go to luanakawaa.com.
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Mauliola is the Hawaiian word for well-being. In this episode, I am sharing the Hawaiian philosophy of the 3 piko and a cultural practice to help us check in with our physical and spiritual connections. Follow Morning Manaʻo on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and visit luanakawaa.com for more information and to learn more. Support the show
Aloha! Wahi Pana are storied and sacred places. In this series, I am sharing the traditional names and history of these places to ensure that they are never lost. In this episode, I am talking about Kaʻuki, a beloved fortress in the district of Hāna, Maui. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me. To learn more, visit luanakawaa.com. Support the show
Wahi pani are storied and sacred places. Listen to todayʻs episode to learn about Hāliʻimaile and the stories and history associated with this place. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha on the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and read more about these topics on the Breath of Aloha blog. Learn more at luanakawaa.com. Support the show
This week I am starting a series on wahi pana, storied and sacred places on the island of Maui. Learn how to pronounce these places correctly and the stories and history that give life to our ʻāina (land). We will begin with Puʻu Kekaʻa located on the shores of world-famous Kāʻanapali Beach. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and the Breath of Aloha Blog. Visit luanakawaa.com for more information and resources. Support the show
We have all heard the saying, "Choose your words wisely". In this episode, I am inviting you to choose just ONE word and use the power of the spoken word to change your mindset and live with greater aloha. Start this New Year by choosing your word, creating simple goals, and developing a positive mindset. You can read about this episode on the Breath of Aloha Blog, a companion to this podcast. Follow Morning Manaʻo on Instagram and Facebook for daily updates and visit luanakawaa.com. Donʻt fo...
As we bring 2022 to an end let's talk about practices we can engage in that will help us transition into the new year. In this episode, I am sharing 4 things I do - setting goals, choosing an intention word, journaling highlights, and hiʻuwai, the Hawaiian cultural practice of cleansing. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me! Support the show
Welcome to Morning Manaʻo Season 3! Hoʻōla is the Hawaiian word for healing. In this episode, we're talking about using the 'eha (hurt) in our lives to bring about hoʻōla (healing). We all experience hurt, and that is inevitable. But we can choose how we react to the hurt that happens. I'm sharing 4 steps to turn our hurt into healing. Listen and learn with me. Find more ways to learn and work with me at luanakawaa.com and join me on Instagram and Facebook @morningmanao. Support the show
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. Support the show
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! Support the show
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. Support the show
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! Support the show
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! Support the show
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! Support the show
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! Support the show
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! Support the show
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...
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. Support the show
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. Support the show
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...
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! Support the show



