The Queen of Makaha Returns Home

This is an image of my role model famous surfer woman Rell Sunn also known as the Queen of Makaha. She is now deceased and her spirit is entering a heavenly realm with her aumakua (spirit guide the turtle) to lead her safely. The Hawaiians believe that when a loved one passes from this earthly plain to the next they come back to you in another recognizable and familiar form such as a turtle, owl, shark etc. The aumakua is the family spiritual protector. The Hawaiians believe in signs and to see their aumakua during time of need or guidance in life is a strong reassuring message to receive. We need to look for the subtle and obvious sign posts and symbols that are presented to us in our every day life for kokua (help). Keep your eyes open for your personal aumakua. Slow down and read the signs and let your intuition and heart also be your guide.