Dancing Hula by the sea

There is something very grounding and uplifting to walk on sand with bare feet, enjoying the sun. It's also a very special feeling to walk through the forest and meeting wild animals, among the scent of lush trees and wild flowers. Altogether it gives me a sense of place, that I now have begun to feel connected to, through my na'au, as it's called in Hawaii - my invisible umbilical cord that I have with my home. I think it's through this connection, our energy merge with the mana (core power essence) of the land, so that we become one with it. And this is what is shared, when we dance Hula.

So, I jumped at the opportunity to go down to the seaside where I live, a couple of days ago, when we had some more summer warmth and sunshine and the little beach not so crowded, so that I could dance a little, barefoot on the sand. And while the music is Hawaiian and the lyrics describe life in Hawaii, I dance to what I can relate to, both there and here.

The dance thus can begin to become an extension of me, rather than just something I try to portray, I hope! Here is a clip:

Aloha!