Back in September I photographed Jasmyn and Aikane's spectacular wedding in Kona on the Big Island. Fortunately, while I was there, I was able to take some personal time to explore this part of the Big Island which I've grown to really love.
There is something extremely special about the Big Island...the energy there is so magical to me. It is the youngest of our island chain and yet so ancient in it's history and ways. It's really hard for me to describe. I do know, though, that the "mana" (divine power) is dominant there.
One of my favorite discoveries were these beautiful tide pools at Honaunau Bay which is located right next to Pu'u Honua O Honaunau or The City of Refuge. I enjoyed sitting on the lava boulders in the crystal clear ocean water while watching the evening sunset. It was so beautiful!
I decided to visit the same tide pool two days later to enjoy the same experience again before leaving for O'ahu. I discovered that it was low tide and most of the tide pools were empty.
As I sat there, in the same tide pool that I recently happily soaked in, I thought to myself that this was a great reminder how temporary things can be. We shouldn't assume that life will always be the same.
People, places, things change.
The reminder here is to really take in and enjoy every single moment, every single person and every place that you are experiencing. Be mindful and treasure it.
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