Among the Hawaiian seabirds, is the Laysan Albatross. I was fortunate enough to experience a fly-by from one of these large birds and managed to get an overhead shot as the albatross circled by the lighthouse. One notable fact about the albatross are their extreme long wings that enable them to soar or glide in flight. They can travel hundreds of miles per day with barely a wing-beat.
There is a figurative meaning to albatross, which is something that hinders or handicaps and defined as guilt or a burden. The origin using this bird as such a symbol comes from 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Coleridge written in 1798. It represents a burden or source of distress that impairs effective action, thus the saying... an albatross around one's neck. This beautiful seabird doesn't deserve such a reputation of negativity due to a poem and superstition.
There is a proven course of action based on the Word of God in Matthew 11:30... "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light". The yoke of Christ placed around your neck lifts and frees burdens and guilt, giving rest to the weary, resulting in freedom and peace. Quite a contrast to the symbolic albatross that is a yoke of heaviness and bondage, resulting in fear and captivity.
And now it is time to say 'A hui hou - goodbye until we meet again' in yet another place of God's scenic beauty in Kuaui....
Meet me again at the Turn-Up Patch on Monday, April 24th. Until then, 'Ke Akua pu a hui hou - God bless you and see you later'.
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for writing such a beautiful comment on my blog.
Your blog is absolutely beautiful.
Kuaui is a bit of paradise on Earth. It has been over a decade since I have been there. Thank you for posting such lovely photos of this beautiful place.
Blessings!
Hasi
Thank you for all your lovely comments. Could you reply with the name of your blog - I can't seem to find it now and I wanted to follow your inspiring posts.
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