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Happy V-Day

Beyond the commercialism of Valentine’s Day, let this day be a reminder that LOVE for yourself and others should be top priority in your life. I know I may sound like I’m preaching and maybe I am, but I find that when I put LOVE in all my relationships and dealings with people that it adds a bit of lightness. This isn’t easy, mind you and is a practice. I have the words LOVE spelled out right across from my desk, whenever I look up, there it is. Sending LOVE your way from SwellWomen.

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I hope you see the humor in this…super funny!

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Happy New Year to All!

Sending greetings of Bliss and Great Health from SwellWomen and SwellCo-ed. May you enjoy a fresh start for 2010 and may your dreams become a reality in your life. Allow some time for reflection and start fresh for 2010. Happy New Year!

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Mele Kalikimaka from SwellWomen and SwellCo-ed! Wishing you an enjoyable holiday with family and friends! Also, hope you get out on your surfboard today! Surf’s Up!

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If this doesn’t want to make you surf, I don’t know what will.

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I once heard a beautiful story about why we resist change so much.   It goes like this.  There was a time before our souls were born when we were so close to source that it was like constantly being curled up in the lap of a loving mother.  We were really just a twinkle in the eye of the great creator.  When source decided to reflect itself and send a stereophonic expansion of love outward, our souls were born.  And they will never end.  We were given the gift of free will; the freedom to shine love in our unique way forever.  This was the greatest gift of love from source, but because we did not know anything other than direct connection, the change felt like abandonment.  In our confusion we misinterpreted the gift as rejection and our hearts broke.  And we have been afraid of change ever since.  We assuage this fear every time we turn inward and reconnect to the love that we are.  When we feel that love and let it rise up, we remember where we came from and we remember that we are never alone.  This inner connection is essential in times of change to keep us steady and reaching for expansion rather than clinging to the past.

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Love the waves in November!

Rainbows, Fisherman, Surfers, Oh MY

Well, it really never actually ‘feels’ like winter here on Maui but we do get treated to AMAZING windless days and perfect waves during the winter months, especially November! I live 8 minutes doors to beach from Ho’okipa Beach one of Maui’s best surf locations. Do I ever get tired of this? No Way! I count my blessings each and every day. I think I forgot to mention that there are also tons of turtles floating around while surfing…it REALLY is paradise here.

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Have you been to Halloween in Maui before? It goes off especially in Lahaina where everyone congregates to show off their scandalous costumes. Remember, it is warm here year around (even at night) so that doesn’t stop people from wearing all kinds of costumes. What I really like about Halloween in Maui is that people go all out…it’s so much fun. Happy Halloween and enjoy the pictures!

My sister, her hubby and I going as 'ravers'. Very comfy costume.

Not sure what the costume is supposed to be, see..scandalous!

Happy Go Luck Super Heros! You always need them around!

I love ballet!

A mermaid and sparkly sun Fish!

My little mermaid has nothing on this sparkly sea diva.

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Just made my annual descent into the crater which is known as the Haleakala Volcano and is located in Maui, HI. Our good friend Jennifer Lynn and Coco Dave arranged for a cabin to hike to and sleep in over night. I have to admit although rustic it was much warmer than sleeping outside in a tent.

Seeing the volcano from the inside out has an ‘awe’ effect. It’s so quiet, peaceful and powerful. Enjoy the pics!

It was raining when we started our descent. Here's a pic of yours truly, Christian and Stephanie.

A view of the landscape.

Me and my wonderful hubby...hasn't warmed up yet.

Rest time:: me, Christian, Stephanie and Jennifer Lynn.

We hiked into the lave tubes at the bottom of the crater. Coco Dave found this light amongst the darkness.

Just about to go into the darkness of the lave tubes...thank goodness for headlights (our third eye).

The famous "Silver Sword" is only grown on Haleakala.

Who doesn't like waking up to the sunrise? Especially inside of Haleakala Volcano.

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Just received a few shots from a past SwellCo-ed Guest of ours. His name is Rick Angelmoyer and has turned into quite the ripping surfer. Mother Hen (that’s me) is proud! Here are a couple of shots from his favorite break Capitola in Northern California.

What a sweet ride! Need to come back to Maui where no wetsuit is required..ha ha!

This is Rick's Swell Surfing Family in No Cal

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