04-10-2015, 04:35 AM
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Originally posted by lo-ka-hi
Southermost, I hadn't read all of this post so I missed that you posted it earlier. Mahalo to you too to for posting it. It deserves reposting at any rate because to me it explains the problem we are dealing with.
To those who have never quieted down and felt mother earth's chakras Mauna Kea is just a mountain and they don't understand the opposition to the TMT. Whereas those who have participated in ceremonies felt them and know that it is a sacred place and that it's preservation benefits the well being of the living being we call earth and consequently humankind.
Isn't there a plethora of sacred sites on this island? Why not have peace on earth by honoring science too? We are so blessed here to have a choice of being a scientist for example one day and the next praying at a sacred site. To maintain our optimal lifestyle we need to respectful. If it wasn't for science most of us would be dead by now, i.e. vaccines. Wise men and women throughout history have looked to the stars for practical reasons like navigation, to understand cycles of life and for inspiration. We can now look to the stars more effectively than ever before, so much to learn about life, the universe and ourselves. The sky is the limit and we are greatly blessed.
Having this fabulous opportunity on our island including the huge and necessary boost to the local economy is truly a blessing to be grateful for every day in our prayers.
The very least the astronomy community deserves from all of us is gratitude, respect and a big Aloha!
Time to get on the love train.