03-16-2008, 03:40 AM
Mahalo for the detailed onsite report, Jerry. I guess the difference between the scientists and the park rangers is that the scientists are naturally conservative because they must base their conclusions on observable, quantifiable phenomena, and must also avoid alarming the public. But predicting the eruption of a volcano is still more an art than a science. And understanding the flashpoint of a volcano goddess is more in the realm of the mythologist and the seer or regular guy. I mean, who knows when a volcano goddess is going to go off? The scientist will dryly quantify every writhing motion until she just erupts all over the place, shooting hot magma in every direction. Then they will say there is an eruption. They won't acknowledge the obvious until it is upon us. Regular guys know though: she's about to do something.
From what I have read, after becoming a spirit goddess she came to Hawai'i Island to make a home to receive a lover (she dug a pit with a stick called an o'o --so much cheaper than a D9!). The whole lover thing hadn't worked out that well before (does it ever?). Most of her lovers didn't survive the experience unscathed. On Hawai'i, she approached Ohia but he had a conflict: he already had a lover (Dude: Go for the Volcano Goddess --You only live once!). She turned him into an ugly tree with gray leaves. Ouch. The gray was just gratuitous if you ask me.
Anyway, she has a temper (she's a goddess among mortals ---of course she has a temper). I think she would be the first to admit it. But she is powerful and can take on so many beautiful forms. You never know when you might encounter her, they say.
We have to be very careful right now as she is in a transitional phrase and may be very sensitive. And we do not know who her "kahu" is. She can take possession of a human without their knowing it. Her kahu could be anybody. Take extra care not to unsettle anyone in these coming weeks. And if you see a beautiful apparition by the road with her thumb out, pick her up, but don't try to pick her up, if you get my drift. She will choose you, leave you be, or turn you into a gnarled gray tree. Her choice.
In the meantime, Pele, or your kahu: I am so sorry for anything I have said or done to disturb your quiet splendor. Return to your beautiful dreaming and I will return to mine. Forgive me, but in my dreams I am gazing into the smoldering embers of your kahu’s eyes, as we recline by a river of fire.
Glen
From what I have read, after becoming a spirit goddess she came to Hawai'i Island to make a home to receive a lover (she dug a pit with a stick called an o'o --so much cheaper than a D9!). The whole lover thing hadn't worked out that well before (does it ever?). Most of her lovers didn't survive the experience unscathed. On Hawai'i, she approached Ohia but he had a conflict: he already had a lover (Dude: Go for the Volcano Goddess --You only live once!). She turned him into an ugly tree with gray leaves. Ouch. The gray was just gratuitous if you ask me.
Anyway, she has a temper (she's a goddess among mortals ---of course she has a temper). I think she would be the first to admit it. But she is powerful and can take on so many beautiful forms. You never know when you might encounter her, they say.
We have to be very careful right now as she is in a transitional phrase and may be very sensitive. And we do not know who her "kahu" is. She can take possession of a human without their knowing it. Her kahu could be anybody. Take extra care not to unsettle anyone in these coming weeks. And if you see a beautiful apparition by the road with her thumb out, pick her up, but don't try to pick her up, if you get my drift. She will choose you, leave you be, or turn you into a gnarled gray tree. Her choice.
In the meantime, Pele, or your kahu: I am so sorry for anything I have said or done to disturb your quiet splendor. Return to your beautiful dreaming and I will return to mine. Forgive me, but in my dreams I am gazing into the smoldering embers of your kahu’s eyes, as we recline by a river of fire.
Glen