Mekami
| My inspiration for Ane- Breath My breath is leaving me Not to die but to live again I asked the bird to carry the song I told the palms to whisper the words. Years ago you cast a stone into the water For the ripples to carry the love The breath of air from you I am Connected to everything My soul travels through timeless space. Intertwined with the breath that once filled me Breath’s beauty, breath’s love The wind carries promises to come The message of my heart will travel the earth Until it finds the heart the breath is from. Your heart…it is the pathway It carries your breath within It fills my spirit with its love The ripples have returned. Crashing waves of love and passion Free of gravity that holds them. We fly filled with breath Souls are one, in love again. By Michael Edman |
| Pele |
| Sea Whisper Acrylic 24"x72" |
| Ane (ah'neh) Breath of life passing as a breeze. Acrylic 24"x72" |
Michael Edman Fine Art
| Ane's name is taking on A life of it's own. "I was wondering if the name "E Nei" would fit for "Ane"? It is a term of endearment, such as "sweetheart", but literally to me in the phonics it can mean "To Move in Agreement with The Oneness", which ties into your "intertwining beyond the limits"." "E Nei Ane" "My Sweetheart, who is like a breath of life passing as a breeze." -Poki`i-o-Lanikini Kanakamaoli Religious Institute |
| Ua mau, ke ea o ka aina, i ka pono, o Hawai'i -Hawaii's state motto I asked: "I am requesting a favor if it feels right to you. Can you give me the translation with the "lands and seas"(oceans), and at the end something like "for the earth"" For me is what the entire world needs! If it is not an insult to Hawaii, I really feel in my heart. The intention is as truthful and righteous for the earth and everything connected to it as for Hawaii. We are all responsible!" This was the answer: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina a me ke kai o Kanaloa I ka pono o Hawai`i nei ka maka honu a honua. The life of the lands are perpetuated with the oceans of Kanaloa, in the righteousness of beloved Hawai`i, a center or eye of the turtle of turtle island, the earth. -Poki`i-o-Lanikini Kanakamaoli Religious Institute |
About the Mannequin
The Mynah bird can talk. Talking birds carry messages from beyond. The Plumeria is Hawaiian and a single flower behind the ear means you are married or not available. Sea
creatures such as the octopus have a symbiotic relationship exists between person and `aumâkua, the personal guardians of each individual and their family and the ancient
source gods from whom Hawaiians were descended. The Yellow Sea is a place in Hawaiian mythology. There is part of a chant is to send bad things there. The woman is a
goddess or "akua" on the back is giving the "breath of life". The literal meaning of aloha is “the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and
“ha,” meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and
afterwards to spread the love to others. According to the old kahunas (priests), being able to live the Spirit of Aloha was a way of reaching self-perfection and realization for our
own body and soul. Aloha is sending and receiving a positive energy. Aloha is living in harmony. When you live the Spirit of Aloha, you create positive feelings and thoughts,
which are never gone. They exist in space, multiply and spread over to others. The Tiki "Ku" is most famously known for being the god of strength. Ku often accompanied young
warriors as they went into battle. They are used for protection of the home and more. The butterfly is one of two types in Hawaii. There is a secret on her wrist about the butterfly.
The tattoo is a simple pattern that is similar to old Hawaiian tattoos. There is a man and a woman ready to take a ceremonial leap for marriage off a cliff into the water. The sea
snakes or serpents feel much like the waves of a chakra, intertwining.
The symbol on the base is the "Eye of Kanaloa", or "the Web of Life". In the mythology of old Hawaii, Kanaloa was the god of the ocean, a healer god. The word, ka-na-loa
means "the great peace, or the great stillness" The symbol generates subtle energy, known as " mana". By itself the symbol will help to harmonize the physical, emotional and
mental energies. The sea salt around the edge of the base is used for many things including protection in Hawaiian beliefs as well as other cultures.
There are many variations of these beliefs. These are my interpretations. There is much information available on the Internet if you want to learn more.
The Mynah bird can talk. Talking birds carry messages from beyond. The Plumeria is Hawaiian and a single flower behind the ear means you are married or not available. Sea
creatures such as the octopus have a symbiotic relationship exists between person and `aumâkua, the personal guardians of each individual and their family and the ancient
source gods from whom Hawaiians were descended. The Yellow Sea is a place in Hawaiian mythology. There is part of a chant is to send bad things there. The woman is a
goddess or "akua" on the back is giving the "breath of life". The literal meaning of aloha is “the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and
“ha,” meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and
afterwards to spread the love to others. According to the old kahunas (priests), being able to live the Spirit of Aloha was a way of reaching self-perfection and realization for our
own body and soul. Aloha is sending and receiving a positive energy. Aloha is living in harmony. When you live the Spirit of Aloha, you create positive feelings and thoughts,
which are never gone. They exist in space, multiply and spread over to others. The Tiki "Ku" is most famously known for being the god of strength. Ku often accompanied young
warriors as they went into battle. They are used for protection of the home and more. The butterfly is one of two types in Hawaii. There is a secret on her wrist about the butterfly.
The tattoo is a simple pattern that is similar to old Hawaiian tattoos. There is a man and a woman ready to take a ceremonial leap for marriage off a cliff into the water. The sea
snakes or serpents feel much like the waves of a chakra, intertwining.
The symbol on the base is the "Eye of Kanaloa", or "the Web of Life". In the mythology of old Hawaii, Kanaloa was the god of the ocean, a healer god. The word, ka-na-loa
means "the great peace, or the great stillness" The symbol generates subtle energy, known as " mana". By itself the symbol will help to harmonize the physical, emotional and
mental energies. The sea salt around the edge of the base is used for many things including protection in Hawaiian beliefs as well as other cultures.
There are many variations of these beliefs. These are my interpretations. There is much information available on the Internet if you want to learn more.