09-22-2014, 03:37 AM
I’m in the crosshairs of the flow here in Hawaiian Shores. I know how I’m dealing with it (doing okay thank you very much), but wondering how others are coping.
I’m particularly interested in cross-cultural comparisons, because it struck me that Hawaiians I’ve spoken with, heard or read about seem to be taking things in stride, with good cheer. (Not painting Hawaiians with a single brush, just my limited observations.) Upon reflection it makes sense to me that Hawaiian culture would better equip its people to deal with the realities of life on an active volcano—lava flows a big one—than your average mainlander transplant.
Acknowledging that each of us is different and unique, does anyone else see a cultural pattern here? And what might transplants learn from local culture during the tough times ahead?
I’m particularly interested in cross-cultural comparisons, because it struck me that Hawaiians I’ve spoken with, heard or read about seem to be taking things in stride, with good cheer. (Not painting Hawaiians with a single brush, just my limited observations.) Upon reflection it makes sense to me that Hawaiian culture would better equip its people to deal with the realities of life on an active volcano—lava flows a big one—than your average mainlander transplant.
Acknowledging that each of us is different and unique, does anyone else see a cultural pattern here? And what might transplants learn from local culture during the tough times ahead?
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius