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Love your Aloha Spirit opihikao, may it be contagious.
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quote:
Originally posted by opihikao
(*Bumping, in light of the recent discussions here on Punaweb.)
The meaning of the "Aloha Spirit"...
Used often, sometimes frivolously, here it is in a concise description. Some of us need to be reminded (including myself and my ohana) of the true meaning.
Thus, the meaning of the "Aloha Spirit", to us Hawaiian folk/Kanaka Maoli, per our Kupuna:
To interact rightfully in the natural world.
"Aloha" means harmony, helpfulness, humility, and unity.
More than a greeting, it is a way of life.
Then, let us remember...
VALUES OF ALOHA
ALOHA—
Aloha is a value, one of unconditional love.
Aloha is the outpouring and receiving of the spirit.
HO‘OHANA—
The value of work: To work with intent and with purpose.
‘IMI OLA—
To “seek best life.” Our purpose in life is to seek its highest form.
The value of mission and vision.
HO‘OMAU—
The value of perseverance. To persist, to continue, to perpetuate. Never give up.
KULIA I KA NU‘U—
The value of achievement. “Strive to reach the summit.”
Pursue personal excellence in all you do.
HO‘OKIPA—
The value of hospitality, a hospitality of complete giving.
Welcome guests and strangers with your spirit of Aloha.
‘OHANA—
Those who are family, and those you choose to call your family.
As a value, ‘Ohana is a human circle of complete Aloha.
L#332;KAHI—
The value of teamwork: Collaboration and cooperation. Harmony and unity.
People who work together can achieve more.
KAKOU—
The value of communication, for “All of us.” We are in this together.
Learn to speak the language of we.
KULEANA—
One’s personal sense of responsibility.
“I accept my responsibilities, and I will be held accountable.”
‘IKE LOA—
The value of learning. To know well. To seek knowledge and wisdom.
HA‘AHA‘A—
The value of humility. Be humble, be modest, and open your thoughts.
HO‘OHANOHANO—
To honor the dignity of others.
Conduct yourself with distinction, and cultivate respectfulness.
ALAKA‘I—
The value of leadership. Lead with initiative, and with your good example.
You shall be the guide for others when you have gained their trust and respect.
MALAMA—
The value of stewardship. To take care of.
To serve and to honor, to protect and care for.
MAHALO—
“Thank you”, as a way of living.
Live in thankfulness for the richness that makes life so precious.
NANA I KE KUMU—
Look to your Sense of Place and sources of spirit, and you find your truth.
PONO—
The value of integrity, of rightness and balance.
The feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right.
KA LA HIKI OLA—
“The dawning of a new day.” Optimism.
The value of hope and promise.
Rest well all, tomorrow is yet another day. Aloha ahiahi (Good night). [ ]
Funny! that our Hawaiian Mayor hasn't practiced many of these "mantras", but the very last one.... !
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Warmest aloha, SBH, and hope all is well with you, and your ohana. Mahalo for your kindness, and sincere aloha. Be safe!
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Aloha Opihikao, hope all is well with you and Ohana. Mahalo for your re post, I have gotten a little off track as of lately with the stresses of life, and a close call while working, all good except for a little singeing of hair. It will grow back!
In my observations, it seems that the double whammy of Iselle, and Pele's visit a while back seems to have accelerated the snarkiness here on PW for some reason, with a few posters of late stepping into the fray consuming most of the posts here with their toxicity spreading.
I, for one, have started reading the words you wrote on the values, along with my nephew to remind us daily to practice the best we can, and remembering to breathe the air of a new day and make it the best day one can.
Community begins with Aloha
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Aloha mai, Tink! ([:0] to your "close call") I also hope all is well with you, and your ohana. No truer words were spoken, and mahalo for being always kind and helpful (you really are a wise soul!).
These basics were taught to us by Kupuna, all of our lives. Mahalo for passing it on, as our extended ohana and community as a whole, need a little reminder on occasion. [ ]
Be safe, Tink, and take good care. Warmest aloha to you.
JMO.
P.S. Johnd, hopefully, our Mayor Kenoi will read this! lol...Have a lovely day.
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The lessons of Aloha would benefit the world greatly, but there are many deaf ears out there.
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quote:
Originally posted by Eric1600
The lessons of Aloha would benefit the world greatly, but there are many deaf ears out there.
Amen
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I think the economy and politics have put everyone on edge lately, and bad attitudes on punaweb are just a sign of the stress we are all under.
Aloha to everyone on Punaweb, I hope you all make it through the storm safe and with no worries.
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