The current lava flow here in Hawaii is different from the ones I’ve observed in the past. Normally I’ve seen the lava flowing slowly, you could walk up to the lava and watch it move. It certainly never moved this fast, 17+ mph like it is now.
To the left is a picture of the lava lake that is no more and Halemaumau crater that has changed forever.
Some questions I pose to you – What stories about yourself and your life might you want to change? What parts of yourself could use a little bit more love and acceptance from you?
So here is a story, a myth:
After Pele learned the secrets of the flames, her older sister Namaka, the goddess of water, forced Pele out of her home.
Namaka said the island would burn if she stayed. So Pele set off with her dearly beloved brothers and sisters and found a new island called Hawaii.
On Hawaii she found that there was another god named ‘Aila’au which means forest eater. ‘Aila’au and Pele both wanted Kilauea to be their home. Pele knew that the fire god never gives up.
‘Aila’au and Pele went into a battle. They threw fire balls at each other. They erupted volcanoes to see who could create more lava and smoke.
In the end the sky was black from the smoke. The battle ended and the wind took a long time to blow the smoke out into the sea. When the air was really clear ‘Aila’au was gone. Pele had beaten ‘Aila’au and lived in Kilauea.
I have heard that ‘Aila’au just went underground and waited. Some say he is currently erupting in lower Puna reminding everyone in his path of his power, strength and anger at being forgotten. I believe he’s back.
I found it odd when Green lake was consumed by the lava this time. Pele had promised her favorite sister Hiʻiaka that she would never touch Green Lake with her lava. Yet recently the lava flows practically did a u-turn and went up hill to consume Green Lake.
I seriously doubt Pele would have broken her promise to her beloved sister Hiʻiaka.
Life is and then we tell ourselves a story. To me, this is an interesting story I thought I would share with you.
I plan on honoring both Pele and ‘Aila’au, after all I do live on an active volcano and would really like to continue to care take this beautiful piece of land.
With love and aloha,
Susan
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I will definitely answer your latest proposed questions. I always find them so helpful.
Amazing how the volcano story shows how offended we can get if we’re not treated the way we think we should be.
Years ago I realized the quality of my life was influenced by the quality of the questions I asked myself so you go girl!!!
Thanks Maryanne
very interesting post. must be a scary experience if one is close to lava
Not scary but definitely interesting!!!
Great story, Susan, and good plan 🙂 I intend to see if I can find more info about ‘Aila’au. I never made it to Green Lake before this eruption, and wonder if the lava falls there that filled it is still flowing or if it has already cooled and frozen in time. Aloha and Mahalo, Georgia
It sure created a lot of steam when it entered the lake. I imagine it is now just part of the ongoing flow
I think she’s puking up the things we cannot stomach anymore.
Lol
Guess you could look at it that way
It’s definitly ʻAilāʻau here now.
Yes to me it feels different – what made you sure it is ʻAilāʻau (I am too, this flow just doesn’t feel like Pele)
Thanks for checking in here … Your photos are beautiful. ope people will heck them out!
Susan, have you found any pics of Ailaau? I have been searching online and never found any. Anyway, Ailaau came to me in the morning clouds during my morning meditations. He was upset that people forgot him, so I told him I will ask Madame Pele if he could be named after Fissure 8 since she was so famous already. Madame Pele is one of my spirit guides so in exchange for another favor, Madame Pele agreed. I am trying my best to convince the powers that be, to name Fissure 8 after Ailaau. Namaste
There are no pictures of any of the gods or goddesses – only artists renderings. However you see him is perfect for you.
With love and aloha, Susan