Observe. Learn. Live.
Taking the time to be a kilo for your own life can bring about powerful transformation.
THE POWER OF OBSERVATION
In Hawaiʻi, as in many indigenous cultures, a kilo or observer of signs, and natural and astronomical cycles plays a significant role in creating thriving resilient communities and geographies. Hawaiians’ observations of the moon specifically, are a key ingredient to creating productive systems.
The term kilo can also be used when describing self-assessment, a reflecting inward to understand better our physical, mental, and emotional states. The iMahina app seeks to merge lunar and personal observation to identify behavior patterns, inform wellness practices, deepen relationships (with and between people and nature), and enhance decision making.
Moon Rise
When you observe the night sky, the moon’s orientation above the horizon and its tilt will appear differently based on your location. In Hawaiʻi and other tropical locations, the moonʻs year-round appearance is fairly consistent. Crescent moons look like a bowl or a smile with the points or horns directed upward. In more temperate climates, 25-50 degrees latitude, this smiling moon appears roughly from January to June but has a more vertical orientation, like an archer’s bow, for most of the year. The moon images in the iMahina app match the “smiling” orientation we see in the islands.
Soul Rise
The iMahina app aims to support each user to kilo their physical, mental, and emotional well-being each day. Over time, one’s observations can provide insight into patterns that either support or detract from living a rich, fulfilling life. Learning about internal shifts and patterns is the context of the iMahina app.
When you kilo yourself, the comparison to others is not helpful. Remember to honor YOUR unique design and natural state. What is your normal physical energy, mental focus, and emotional intensity? Should your goal be about operating at your highest capacity every day? Do low numbers mean bad or weak? No, just like high numbers don't always mean better or stronger. Some days are meant for running hard, and others for hitting pause.