Ka to he Ra, Ka rere he Ra-As one sun sets, another sun rises..

Spring equinox is always a pivotal moment in time for me and this one in particular has brought with it alot of deep reflective thoughts of the past, the present and visions for the future.

As we head into the equinox tonight at precisely 6.49pm, I am not surprised that I suddenly felt compelled to write this post.

It's been over a year since my last post and it feels like I have entered a whole other dimension in my life, not only geographically, but mentally, spiritually, physically and creatively.

Like other spring equinoxes in the last 10 years, I am currently in the midst of a major transitional stage in my life, which has also raised to the surface these reflective feels as well as a longing to evolve creatively, which includes my small blissness 'Waioraflows'.

Nope its not the end. But it is time to take things in a new direction.

I am so very grateful to all my loyal customers and online community who have supported my paku business over the years. Those who have been there during the ups and downs and stuck around. Those who have supported the different avenues I have taken with Waioraflows and been supportive of my need to explore my creativity.

And, those who held different opinions to my own over the last crazy three years of polarized ideologies and views, but continued to purchase my products regardless. Words cannot describe the appreciation and thankfulness that I have felt with every order I have received e hoa ma. Immensely grateful! What a journey!!!

(More about changes for waioraflows later in this post).

Reflections

Where has this year gone?

For me personally, this year has been such a major upheaval for me and my whānau/family. As many of you are aware, in 2022 we made the decision to move back to my ancestral homelands on the isolated East Coast of the North Island.

The decision was not made lightly, as my homeland holds bittersweet memories and imprints for me, especially on a historical, familial and personal level. Alot of unresolved and unhealed ancestral 'take' or issues and historical trauma within my family line that hasn't been addressed to this day. This is obviously one of the main reasons my tipuna have called me home to the whenua. The whenua always holds spiritual significance, especially to do with whakapapa/family bloodline and hara/affliction. Someone in the family line must take up the wero/challenge and clear it or the whānau will be at risk of that hara being passed down to the next generation.

But most of all, this move was very difficult emotionally as I was leaving behind my young adult children and I am not there with them to experience significant events like the recent birth of my first grandson.

In the end, I had to make that call and this was a path that felt destined, a calling from my ancestors that I couldn't deny, a path led by spirit, that will eventually benefit us all!

So we threw caution to the sacred winds, and left it all in Atua's (the most high) hands. We decided that if this move was meant to be, then the tipuna (ancestors) would clear the path and make it happen.

Which they did.

Every time we thought we couldn't do it for whatever reason, our obstacles were removed and we did it. When we tried to hold off on the move (because of our own doubts), spirit said nope, the time is Now or never!

When we arrived we let out a big sigh as we assumed that getting here was the most triumphant endeavour on our part, but that was just the beginning of our grand initiation!!

On arrival we were fully thrown into the fire or water I should say. We were hit with multiple weather events, deluges, floods, 6 moonths of constant rain, while at the same time we were working our asses off to clear the land and set up some sort of functional living space.

It was hectic, physically and mentally draining and probably up there with one of the most trying times of my life so far! But I refused to let this become another tragic 'traumatic event' in my life.

It was sheer will power, ihi (will and psychic power) and a higher sense of purpose and faith that got us through it and continues to get us through 'it', because whatever 'it' is, has only just begun!

The last moonth or so we have finally taken some respite and slowed the pace down after nine long moonths of constant mahi/work. A time to allow our wairua to fully recalibrate, to soak in and appreciate all the sensual beauty and magic of spring that currently surrounds us.

A small moment in time to root down and rejuvenate through sleep and rest before the business of spring truly kicks off. Of course when you slow down in the physical realm, the dreamscape and spiritual realm becomes more active. Processing information, events and unexpressed emotions, healing and working on the subtle bodies while providing some guidance and information on what needs to be looked at, prioritized and also possible avenues for the future. So many dreams though! I swear all my work is planned out by my wairua in my dreams and my body fleshes it out in the physical without too much thinking involved..

Do we even rest when we sleep???

I almost feel as if I have been operating on 'auto-pilot' mode this whole year. Not really there, just going through the motions, working, eating, sleeping and repeating. Doing what needs to be done and not just 'thinking' about what needs to be done. I've been forced out of my head, emptied of preoccupations that have proven insignificant, as the mechanics of my body have taken the reins for the time being.

It's definitely been a change of pace for me personally as the last few years have been solely focused on my psycho-spiritual growth and healing. Many hours and immense energy spent on personal growth, self-revelation and realization, and healing through my creative explorations. It has been a very solitary and mind blowing seven years.

This organic transition in itself has been life changing and has made me rethink my priorities and what truly matters to me moving forward.

My New Vision for Waioraflows

Which has led to a big vision I have of what Waioraflows will eventually morph into during the next year or so, which aligns with my own personal changes of becoming a grandmother, being on the whenua (land) healing and regenerating, like so many others who are on the same journey all around the world. Through this journey I am also healing myself and my whakapapa as I fulfill my responsibilities to my ancestors, to my progeny, to this living Earth, to the next generation and to Ātua-the highest divine plan and will for my life.

If it's one thing I've learnt over these past few years, it's that we are here to lead and teach by example and the most effective and constructive means of creating ripples in consciousness and contributing to evolution is through embodiment and acts of commitment as we reclaim our sacred citizenship.

We can no longer, just share 'our truth', ideas, thoughts, information, 'transmissions', downloads or visions, we must live it first. Then we teach and extend what we have learned, revealed, healed, integrated and embodied. This takes time, it doesn't happen overnight or by doing weekend workshop after workshop.

Yes many people have become obsessed online and want to be an overnight sensation, the next big influencer a 'relevant' content writer, to look the part , to 'manifest' riches, generational wealth, abundance and a life that people envy.

But do we ever reflect and ask: Why must we do it at the expense of our integrity, honour and spirit.

Isn't it more enduring and fulfilling to passively inspire rather than coerce or manipulate through influence?

Influence gives off a vibe of 'hierachical relationships', grandiosity, superiority and power-over others. It's transactional interaction. A person in a 'deemed' position of power will always see it fit to extract and take from others.

When we inspire, we are coming from a place of reciprocity, we offer insights by how we live our truth authentically, by how we relate to others in real life, not by what information we share online or how much products and services we sell.

Fast spirituality, fad trends, too much information and gimmicky marketing content are not enduring, they are all transactional and ego based. It's time we open our eyes and recognize our own contribution to this through how we operate our businesses..

So in saying that, one of the things you'll notice and a change I'm comitting to NOW, because 'its time', is that I will be taking my business 'waioraflows' and the amount I share offline . I have lost total interest in sharing meaningful content on social media. These platforms represent mindscapes of desecration to me and although I appreciate my connections, I can no longer invest so much time and energy to something so meaningless, consuming and trifling.

I cringe when I think of how much precious energy I have poured into these spaces over the years, sometimes with little to no reciprocity at the cost of putting the ones I cherish and love on hold. I use to think that I was actually 'doing my bit' for evolution and humanity by continously and consistently 'showing up' for total strangers that really don't care. Oh, how deluded was I....(slaps head).

Instead I will be using this freed up life force energy, and the fact that I am in an isolated area surrounded by Mama nature's grace, peace and divine beauty to unearth more of my deep inner wisdom and pouring it into a book and other creative endeavours.

I'll also be investing this reclamation of time and energy into creating a full regenerative permaculture designed space on the whenua, planting a utopian sanctuary that will emanate the co-creative potential that occurs between hueman and nature when we tune in to her aroha.

Something that is real, meaningful and nourishing for my soul. A legacy for the future!

Through this held vision, I plan on expanding my creative and blissness pursuits and offerings, so watch this space!

There are so many people who are making natural products nowadays and I feel it's time to extend my branches a little bit.

For me my blissness has been an adventure, a learning curve and a source of knowledge and healing that has led me to where I am today, creating natural & vibrational products has led me to remember who I am and why I am here, it has gifted me so much over the years. Even though it never really feels like I am operating a business because to me it was always more than that, it's an extension of my love & respect for Nature and returning to my own essential nature.

Never underestimate the things that excite you and bring you joy in any given moment, they are crucial clues and small stepping stones to something greater and more fulfilling. They lead you to where you need to be and you'll never know if you don't flow with your heart's desires.

But, like many things in this life, we must recognize when we outgrow certain things, people, beliefs, habits and pursuits that no longer 'excite us or bring that sparkle to our eye'. When it no longer brings you joy, it's time to reflect, re-envision, rethink and rebirth and that's exactly what I plan on doing with 'waioraflows'.

Like the whakatauki reminds us:

Ka to he ra, ka rere he ra-As one sun sets, another sun rises....and so it is!

Blissings for this spring equinox and the Aries full moon, a moon that illuminates, visions, ideas, inspiration and change!

Thank you for your presence!