Why?

[Tahunatics]

This makes me think about George Harrison's last words: 'Love One Another'. What makes Hawaii so uniquely special is the aloha spirit.

Ever heard of the Law of Attraction? We attract what we think about, thoughts become reality, it's the great secret of life. If we think racial, hateful thoughts we will attract that into our own lives. The babylonians knew about this, so did Lincoln, Einstein, Mother Theresa, Shakespeare, Edison and all the great minds of the human race.

Learn all about the ancient secret to life here:

Here's a preview:
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http://www.thesecret.tv/

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Edited by - Tahunatics on 02/24/2007 13:52:47

[Nate SC]

Momi...I've been "marinating" in some of your post for a second. I feel like your post is saying that "Aloha" the word has been hijacked by "The Man" and is being used as a control method. The control comes for a native Hawaiians desire to connect with the past and the way things used to be. So the word is being used in a way that uses guilt in order to get compliance thru a natives love of his own culture. So if you love your people and love your culture as a Hawaiian then you would never do something "un-aloha". In adition, if you do something "un-aloha" the "code word" is used to trigger you into the desired behavior. If this is what you meant I agree with you %100.
I feel the passion in your post and I see your love. I wonder if "locals" have a place in your heart or just "natives". I have the "blood" in my veins but I know thats it's not %100... am I included?
Many years ago my eyes were opened by a "Local guy" wearing a t-shirt that was in the shape of a beer label. The shirt was about how natives are disproportionately addicted to alcohol and said something like "brudha wise up". The point was not lost on me. I agree with you on so many points. Thanks for helping my thought process.
Nate

[Momi]

Hi Nate,

You are on the same level. Although, some people who look for negativity in my posts would like to say that it is hateful but it is just that they are seeing racism and not seeing the source. Yes, you got it.

I have many non Hawaiian friends. My goodness I live in Kona. I am also caucasion and chose not to use the other word for caucasion because it is derogatory. I was sitting at the table with some friends in Puna last night and telling them what was going on, on punaweb. They couldn't believe the insensitivity and the way these people control the posts. Most of them at the table were not Hawaiian. In Puna, we have mostly caucasion neighbors, we get along with all of them because they are diverse and love to joke around and have a good time when we needed help, they were there. When we have alot of herbs, fruits spices etc from our farm which we have been working on for around six years now, I will share with them. I can be at my farm for just 15 minutes and they all stop by to visit. Although, they irritate each other and sometimes even yell across the neighborhood at each other, we have never had a problem with any of them because I believe they are all individuals with opinions and respect them. My kids play with children of all races and all our friends in Kona (majority not hawaiian) are all accepted when they come to visit us. They are the ones who raised concerns to me about the progress of Kona and how the development, tourism and newcomers have negatively affected the Kona, ecosystem, and local (all races) lifestyle. Thanks Nate, you hit the nail on the head. Mahalo.

[Momi]

The reason why I have never used the word Haole on this site is because it is a horribly derogatory word which alot of people don't know. Before I say more, I have to say that I have a friend who was raised with me (non hawaiian, local boy). His and my family are very close to the point where we consider ourselves related. We call him haole boy in a loving way and he knows it. I chose to leave the word out of my posts because it means ha (breathe) `ole (no). When the haole started to arrive here after 1778, they made drastic changes and lied, yes lied to Hawaiians about their intentions which led to the so called over throw of the Hawaiian kingdom. This is where the word haole comes from. The Hawaiians believe ha (breath) is one of the most sacred things.It is what comes out of our mouths like words for example. The reason why they got labeled ha`ole was from many instances in Hawai`i that occured during these times. Today, it is used both in a loving way and a derogatory way.

[Momi]

I chose not to use the word so people wouldn't think I'm racist and to not pre judge people or be prejudged by people because of their names they chose for posting on Punaweb. I don't prejudge anyone on Puna web because threads cannot in any way take the place of meeting someone in person and having a conversation face to face so I take alot of things as a grain of salt. I did prejudge John because I feel he is a little part of the reason why Kona is what it is. His mentality in his posts did lead me to this. But Simon Cowell is not all bad looking. He does have really nice hair.

[Makalealea]

WOW Momi,
you gave me Chicken Skin ........
You go girl!! I love it. I also wanted to post the true meaning of Haole, but you beat me to it. It was also said to me by my Kumu years ago that the word also meant no life, no breath. (White, Dead, Ghost).....
Good job Momi.
Makalealea

Is anyone in Nanawale watching the News. Gunshots heard and a Man is dead.
Damn, should I have posted that???

[Momi]

Thanks Maka,

We should meet when you move here.

Aloha!

[Makalealea]

Momi,
I'll let you know when were almost there THanks.
My Uncle & Aunty ( the ones that told me prices would drop in 1-2 years)live in Kailua, Kona for over 30 years. They can't understand why I would want to move to Hilo side and not Kona. I told him why move to Kona when I can just move to Waikiki. He said nothing. hahahaha
Have a great day
Aloha, Makalealea

[Momi]

Hi Maka,

Although Kailua town (Thank goodness) will hopefully never be turned into a Waikiki, there are major issues on the highway upgrade possibly displacing archealogical sites and there are alot of them in all of Kailua town. Some of which we are just learning about. Keakealani wahines complex there is an area where healing herbs were and food grown. I don't know what will happen but there are community members of all races working on preserving it. It's just a really touchy subject.

[Momi]

Oops... they`re not planning to bulldoze Keakealani's complex but there are other significant things in the path of the highway. It's a classic case of progress vs. culture. I hope this doesn't happen in Puna.