Support and Strength During COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted: March 17, 2020
As COVID-19 restrictions unfold across Hawai‘i and around the world, Ali‘i Nui Mō‘ī Edmund Keli‘i Silva Jr. offers words of guidance and encouragement to the people of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.
“Above all, stay calm and keep peace within yourself.”
Through aloha, unity, and ancestral wisdom, we will endure this challenge and emerge stronger.
Aloha mai kākou,
As COVID-19 restrictions unfold across Hawai‘i and around the world, Ali‘i Nui Mō‘ī Edmund Keli‘i Silva Jr. offers words of guidance and encouragement to the people of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. His message calls us to remain calm, live with aloha, and draw on the ancestral wisdom of our kūpuna — ancestors — to strengthen mind, body, and spirit.
Key Guidance from the King
1. Follow the Restrictions
The King reminds us that the limits placed on daily activities are for the collective good. By working together to reduce the spread, we protect our ʻohana and communities.
2. Kapu Aloha — Sacred Respect
Rather than wasting energy on blame, we are urged to practice Kapu Aloha — treating others with compassion and respect, even when we disagree. Our focus must remain on safeguarding our families and supporting one another.
3. Be Sober-Minded
Take the pandemic seriously, but do not give in to panic. Use methods such as deep breathing, meditation, and exercise to stay centered and resilient.
4. Practice Huna — The Wisdom of the Ancients
The King highlights the seven principles of Huna to guide us through this time:
- ʻIke — The world is what you think it is. Imagine healing and unity.
- Kala — There are no limits. See beyond fear; envision peace and reconciliation.
- Makia — Energy flows where attention goes. Focus on hope and solutions.
- Manawa — Now is the moment of power. Stay present and act with strength.
- Aloha — To love is to be happy. Show compassion and connection to others.
- Mana — All power comes from within. Strengthen your spiritual pathway with Akua — God.
- Pono — Effectiveness is the measure of truth. Live in balance and integrity.
5. Strengthen Connection with Akua
In prayer and meditation, reach higher than ever before. By uniting in thought and faith, we draw immense power as a lāhui — nation — to face hardship together.
A Message of Peace and Resilience
The King closes his message by calling us to keep peace in our hearts, protect ourselves in body and spirit, and pray for the people of Hawai‘i and the world.
“Above all, stay calm and keep peace within yourself.”
Through aloha, unity, and ancestral wisdom, we will endure this challenge and emerge stronger.
Ua Mau Ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono — The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.