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35% OFF Celebrating Our Official Theme Song - Mahalo for Hawaii Nei August 10, 2015 09:00
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St. Patrick's Influence on Mahalo Ke Akua March 17, 2015 21:11
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
This is a special day for us at MahaloKeAkuaBrand.com, as St. Patrick is somewhat of a patron Saint for the brand. The logo was developed just a few days before St. Patrick's Day, and we were looking for a copyright lawyer for the trademark.
On St. Patrick's Day, there was a special presentation at our church delivered by a copyright lawyer who was also on the Social Justice Committee at the church. Not only did his roles tie into our brand purpose of charity & social justice, but he explained about St. Patrick's faith and life committed to speaking out against social injustice as a humble servant of God.
So many points in the presentation were so inspiring as we learned about St. Patrick's deep sense of faith and responsibility to pay forward the graces that God gave him, along with a meaningful reminder that we have all been given gifts by God, and it's our responsibility to discern the purpose and what we are to use these gifts for... it was the the divinely timed message that we needed at the humble beginning of the brand, and we learned so many principles and values that still guide our purpose today.
We invite you to research more into St. Patrick's life and hope that you will be just as inspired as we were. Mahalo Ke Akua for St. Patrick! We'll leave you with some of our favorite quotes from St. Patrick below...
I am certain in my heart that “all that I am” I have received from God
If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God so as to teach these people, even though some of them look down on me
I too have my part to play with those whom He has called to Himself and predestined
I cannot keep silent, nor would it be proper, so many favors and graces has the Lord deigned to bestow on me
I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and kinsfolk to know my nature so that they may be able to perceive my soul’s desire
I have God as a witness who knew all things even before they happened
I confess to my Lord and do not blush in his sight, because I am not lying; from the time when I came to know him in my youth, the love of God and fear of him increased in me, and right up until now, by God's favour, I have kept the faith.
What is more, let anyone laugh and taunt if he so wishes. I am not keeping silent, nor am I hiding the signs and wonders that were shown to me by the Lord many years before they happened, He who knew everything, even before the beginning of time.
The Lord took pity on me thousands upon thousands of times, because he saw within me that I was prepared, but that I was ignorant of what to do in view of my situation; because many were trying to prevent this mission.
#mcm MahaloKeAkuaBrand.com's #musicmonday Nov 25-Dec 2 November 25, 2014 10:42
Follow @mahalo_keakua for regular updates featuring the bands from our We Betta Recognize page (where you can find links to their Websites and Facebook Pages)
Tue Nov 25 Los Rakas Tucson AZ
Tue Nov 25 Tribal Theory Fullerton CA
Wed Nov 26 Los Rakas Austin TX
Wed Nov 26 The Green J Boog w The Hot Rain Band Eli Mac Park City UT
Wed Nov 26 Tribal Theory San Diego CA
Fri Nov 28 Los Rakas San Antonio TX
Fri Nov 28 The Green J Boog w The Hot Rain Band Eli Mac Aspen CO
Sat Nov 29 Los Rakas McAllen TX
Sat Nov 29 The Green J Boog w The Hot Rain Band Eli Mac Englewood CO
Sat Nov 29 Tribal Theory Long Beach CA
Sun Nov 30 Los Rakas Dallas TX
Mon Dec 1 Los Rakas Houston TX
Mon Dec 1 The Green J Boog w The Hot Rain Band Eli Mac Las Vegas NV
Tue Dec 2 The Green J Boog w The Hot Rain Band Eli Mac Mesa AZ
#mcm MahaloKeAkuaBrand.com's #musiccrushmonday Nov 17-24 November 17, 2014 17:04
Follow @mahalo_keakua for regular updates featuring the bands from our We Betta Recognize page (where you can find links to their Websites and Facebook Pages)
Tue Nov 18 Eli Mac & J Boog w/ The Hot Rain Band & The Green Bellingham WA
Wed Nov 19 Tribal Theory & Melvin Gutierrez San Francisco CA
Wed Nov 19 Eli Mac & J Boog w/ The Hot Rain Band & The Green Vancouver BC Canada
Thu Nov 20 Jordan T & Katchafire Caloundra Australia
Thu Nov 20 Natural Vibrations Fullerton CA
Thu Nov 20 Tribal Theory Eugene OR
Fri Nov 21 Tribal Theory & Anuhea Portland OR
Fri Nov 21 Jordan T & Katchafire Coffs Harbour Australia
Fri Nov 21 Natural Vibrations San Diego CA
Fri Nov 21 Eli Mac & J Boog w/ The Hot Rain Band & The Green Spokane WA
Sat Nov 22 Eli Mac & J Boog w/ The Hot Rain Band & The Green Boise ID
Sat Nov 22 Natural Vibrations San Clemente CA
Sat Nov 22 Jordan T & Katchafire Forster Australia
Sat Nov 22 Tribal Theory & Anuhea Seattle WA
Sun Nov 23 Tribal Theory & Anuhea Seattle WA
Sun Nov 23 Jordan T & Katchafire Newcastle Australia
Sun Nov 23 Los Rakas w/ DJ Ethos Phoenix AZ
Sun Nov 23 Eli Mac & J Boog w/ The Hot Rain Band & The Green Missoula MT
#mcm Mahalo Ke Akua's #musiccrushmonday Nov 3-Nov 17 November 3, 2014 08:30
Follow @mahalo_keakua for regular updates featuring the bands from our We Betta Recognize page (where you can find links to their Websites and Facebook Pages)
Thu Nov 6 Tenelle & Maoli & Common Kings San Francisco CA
Fri Nov 7 Tribal Theory San Diego CA
Fri Nov 7 Tenelle & Maoli & Common Kings Santa Ana CA
Sat Nov 8 Tenelle & Maoli & Common Kings Los Angeles CA
Sun Nov 9 Natural Vibrations Jensen Beach FL
Sun Nov 9 Tenelle & Maoli & Common Kings San Diego CA
Tue Nov 11 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green San Luis Obispo CA
Wed Nov 12 Natural Vibrations Orlando FL
Wed Nov 12 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green Santa Cruz CA
Thu Nov 13 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green San Francisco CA
Fri Nov 14 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green Eugene OR
Sat Nov 15 Tribal Theory San Diego CA
Sat Nov 15 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green Portland OR *SOLD OUT*
Sun Nov 16 Natural Vibrations Panama City Beach FL
Sun Nov 16 Eli Mac & J Boog & The Green Seattle WA
#AlohaSunday Mahalo Ke Akua commemorates All Souls Day November 2, 2014 12:07
This All Souls Day is particularly significant to me as it is the first since the passing of my Makuakane this July. We remember all the souls who have passed from this life to join Our Father in Heaven. May we remember the Love & Faith they passed on to us.
#mcm Mahalo Ke Akua's Music Crush Monday Oct 20-Nov 9 October 20, 2014 16:43
Follow @mahalo_keakua for regular updates featuring the bands from our We Betta Recognize page (where you can find links to their Websites and Facebook Pages)
Wed Oct 22 aoK Hermosa Beach CA
Fri Oct 24 Mango Kingz & Rebel Souljahz San Jose CA
Sat Oct 25 Tribal Theory Fullerton CA
Thu Oct 30 Jordan T & Katchafire Margaret River Australia
Fri Oct 31 The Green & Eli Mac Honolulu HI
Fri Oct 31 Jordan T & Katchafire Freemantle Austalia
Fri Oct 31 Los Rakas Oakland CA
Sat Nov 1 Jordan T & Katchafire Perth Austalia
Sun Nov 2 Jordan T & Katchafire Adelaide Austalia
Thu Nov 6 Jordan T & Katchafire Canberra Austalia
Thu Nov 6 Maoli & Common Kings & Tenelle San Francisco CA
Fri Nov 7 Jordan T & Katchafire Sydney Austalia
Fri Nov 7 Maoli & Common Kings & Tenelle Santa Ana CA
Fri Nov 7 Tribal Theory San Diego CA
Sat Nov 8 Jordan T & Katchafire Melbourne Austalia
Sat Nov 8 Maoli & Common Kings & Tenelle Los Angeles CA
Sun Nov 9 Jordan T & Katchafire Geelong Austalia
Sun Nov 9 Maoli & Common Kings & Tenelle San Diego CA
Sun Nov 9 Natural Vibrations Jensen Beach FL
Mahalo Ke Akua #wisdomwednesday - Today's @mahalo_keakua Post September 24, 2014 12:01
I know many people who are incredibly faithful and live pono every day, but do not go to a place of worship because they’ve been turned off by some institutions that don’t practice what they preach, or don’t spread messages of aloha or love… for a long time I felt the same way, had some negative church experiences, so found it better to connect with Akua through nature, or in the ocean, and that was what I considered “my church”.
My makuahine lives in Toronto Canada, and on one visit, I was touched by her church community – first, by the importance they placed on music, but what most surprised and touched me was the sermon which emphasized the importance of not judging others, and being welcoming to all people, even those who may be rejected by other church communities – this struck me because it opposed an image that I had about “the church” or certain religious institutions/communities. On following visits, I continued to be impressed with the sermons there that emphasized the values of love, forgiveness, unity and having a positive influence on others.
Since I travel frequently, my makuahine encouraged me to visit a different church on each trip – apparently there’s lore that says you should make a wish when you enter a new church, but looking back I realize that she wanted me to see that there are positive church communities out there, and some of the most enriching lessons and insights I’ve been blessed with have come from these travelling church visits!
On “Wisdom Wednesdays” I’ll try to share these inspiring nuggets of faith that align with Mahalo Ke Akua Brand.
A perfect example came from this past weekend, on a trip to Arizona – on Sunday morning I Googled the closest church to my hotel and ended up at ASU Arizona State University – it always interests me to see young adults celebrating their faith together.
During the sermon, the Priest told a story about a realtor couple he knew about 20 years ago. The wife was more successful than her husband, and one day she was accused of wrongdoing by the board, instead of standing behind her, her husband recused himself. He figured if she lost her license, he was successful enough that he could support their lifestyle, and he would then be seen as the provider. The wife was cleared of the accusations, but the personal damage had been done, the display of envy and pride eventually destroyed their marriage.
The Priest used this story as an example to explain that envy is truly damaging to our relationships with one another. He reminded us to rejoice with those who rejoice, because when we see others receive a blessings, we should know that there are many more blessings where that came from. The Priest then spoke about his upbringing in San Diego California, and how he would sit by the harbor and watch the boats, and when the tide would come in, all the boats would rise up together. He used this as an analogy for blessings, when God’s grace touches one, it touches all.
I just remember thinking, “one love, that’s unity” – and then I thought about that moment years ago when my makuahine told me to make a wish every time I entered a new church. After that sermon, I felt like “making a wish” was a selfish act… So instead of making a wish for me, I said a prayer for humanity – that we may all succeed in accomplishing unity – together.