52 New: #8 Eco Mindful Lei Po'o
My latest "new" activity was Lei making. Although I have lived in Hawai'i for the better part of my life, I have not really made too many Leis. I have purchased my fair share. I have received my fair share. I have admired my fair share. Today, I was lucky enough to make my fair share...I participated in a Lei Po'o workshop on the beach. Lei Po'o or Lei for the head (Haku Lei, Flower Crown) is a beautiful art form (despite being able to find tutorials on YouTube or TikTok) it's still art. I definitely did not master this art in one morning of fun, but I enjoyed the task of turning foraged local flowers (with a few non local additions) into a luxurious whimsical goddess crown. The magic of Lei Po'o is that it transforms energy. The maker and the wearer receive the Aloha that goes into making each unique piece. Saturday mornings are generally reserved for sleeping in, Netflix binges, long lazy bacon heavy breakfasts, and coffee. Today I took my c