Adria's Story Time D ADRIA

"Lak kom kora ngkel chad ra Ngerchemai el miltom ra mlai ma uel." This is the Palauan saying that came as result of the events of the second story; The canoe, the man, the turtle. It is usually used in times where a person has to make decisions or used as a lesson about being greedy.


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Nostalgia is the word that comes to my mind every time I remember this story. This was one of the stories I grew up listening to. Growing up before I went to school I had to stay with my grandparents in Aimeliik during week days and this story was one of our favorites from my grandma. I remember how we used to sleep/camp in the living room and grandma would tell us this stroy. I was always so fascinated with the witch's house that was made out of cakes and candies and cookies and all that yummy goodness; lol. That was pretty much the part that stuck with me.



But now as an adult, especially as a mom this was hard to read because I cannot imagine being with someone who despises my kid to a point where they would talk me into pretty much abandoning my child in the middle of the nowhere to fend for herself simply because we were so poor we didn't have enough food to eat. Yes I know its just a story but that doesn't make it any less painful to think about.



Personally I think the lesson of the story is, 

Be kind! Be nice! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!



Thank you for you support always. Much love and Aloha.


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Renguk--- My heart

Mengkerengek--- Guardian


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This story took place on a very old island that used to exist in Ngiwal State, called Ngibtal Island.





These stories can be found in (tekinged.com) in the books section and the book that I've been talking about is called Legends of Palau Volume I & Volume II which I got from the Palau National Museum.



As always Sulang and Mahalo for all your support,





AST


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Melech was a giant bird god that could transform into a man. Palauans used to call shooting stars Melech because of how in the story when his feathers caught on fire he flew out of the house up into the sky like a shooting star. They also believed that when they saw a shooting star that it was Melech looking for his next meal.




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I created this podcast because I wanted to tell stories but also because I wanted to inspire, motivate, encourage and be a channel of blessings to anyone and everyone who listens whether it is by the storytelling or something else. We all come from different walks of life, each of us has burdens and struggles that we carry and I just want you to know that you are safe here, you are loved and appreciated and valued. I always end my prayers with, " Heavenly Father, help me be a better person than I was yesterday; help me make better choices and do better," because I admit I am not perfect and I struggle and stumble 99 percent of the time but I'm learning every day that my past, my mistake, and my circumstances DO NOT define who I am; JESUS defines me! So let's be better and do better because we just don't know what other people are going through, let's spread love and positivity.



So while I wait for my book, I wanted to share one of my favorite songs with you and I hope you enjoy it. 



Mahalo, Sulang, Thank you


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