The Bowl of Light by Frank Hesselman
February 11, 2024
The Ancient Story
The Hawaiian Bowl of Light is an ancient story.
Its telling from one generation to the next instills the sacredness of the life force energy given to us at birth.
At birth, we’re given a bowl of light. This bowl of light is a gift from aumakua or the spirit of all those who have come before us — especially family.
It Begins at Birth
As we take our first breath, our bowl is filled. This first breath is called ha.
“This light resides within us, nourishes and sustains us as we pass through life until it returns to its source at life’s end.”
Our light diminishes as we judge others or enter the realm of negativity.
“It is as though we put a stone in our bowl and some of our light goes out.”
“Slowly our bowl fills with stones as our light dims until it’s nearly gone.”
If we become aware of the reasons for the loss of light, we can reverse our fate by dumping our bowls upside down and emptying them.
It is at this point in time that we begin to live consciously with ourselves and others.
Quotes are from The Bowl of Light
by Frank Hesselman