Aka ( pronounced ah kah) is a Hawaiian word describing shadow, connections.
Our shadows are connected to us; symbolically and physically. How many of us as children have tried to runaway from our shadows on a summer's day on a sidewalk? Oh, I have! I found it fascinating that it was always with me. There is the dark side and the light side to us all. We cannot escape that, but we can choose to stay in the light.
The Hawaiian language is a very descriptive and intuitive language. It deals with the abstract. I thought this was a befitting title to use today.
These shadows are courtesy of a strip mall that has a Cost Plus store and the architect was kind enough to design benches that span the area in front of the stores there. This one is graced with a shade which cast this lovely shadow. I wish I could thank the architect in person for this consideration of a place to rest and to the one who footed the bill for this shopping area. I'm glad they didn't cut this out of the plan!
And, as I promised a few weeks ago to reveal more of the images from the Canoe Club at Molokai, here is another one. These canoes have a lot of 'mana'-Hawaiian for energy. It is as though they beckon to you to come and take them out to sea. They are all ready for their paddlers.
Every week, a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Hey Harriet. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted!
You can also view all Shadow Shot postings I've done by scrolling all the way down and on the left side you will see an archive of labels for my posts. Look for Shadow Shot Sunday and click on that link for an "all you can view" buffet of shadow shots!
