ALOHA VALUES
Hawaii has beautiful universal values that, when applied, can help you create paradise right where you are. Whether you just want to have more aloha spirit, reach your big dreams, overcome depression, or strengthen your relationships, the values below will help you get there and more! Browse through these articles to get inspired and motivated to bring Hawaii to you. Or if you want a more personalized plan, reach out to me for my coaching services!
Ho’ohana: Do Meaningful Work
Ho’ohana is the value of purposeful and meaningful work. When we work towards something with intention, it provides a feeling of satisfaction and purpose that nothing else can. Think about the work you currently do, whether you’re a mother/homemaker, working a full...
Aloha: Always live with love
Aloha is probably one of the most popular Hawaiian words, meaning “hello,” “goodbye,” and “I love you.” But if we truly break it down and understand the etymology, the feeling, and the spirit of aloha, we learn to live on a deeper and more meaningful way. “Alo” is...
Ho’omanawanui – Patience
Pronounced “Ho - o - mana- va - nu - “, this long but beautiful Hawaiian word means patience, long-suffering, and endurance. Have you ever met someone who is going through a trial—maybe a toxic relationship or care taking or even babysitting—who endures well? They...
Ho’omau – Carry On
Ho’omau is the Hawaiian word encouraging us to carry on. It means to be steady, constant, enduring, persevering, and unceasing. Those who ho’omau do not give up, especially when the going gets hard. They know that, in most cases, the best things in life are not easily...
‘Imi Ola – Seek the Highest
‘Imi ola literally means “seek, hunt, or search the highest, wellbeing, and life,” but the broader application is to seek the highest in life. Each person is constantly learning but the key with ‘imi ola is to actively search out and choose the best things in life....
Mahalo – Thanks Be To God
Mahalo is more than just being grateful for something. It is an attitude of gratitude. I’ve come to learn that some of the happiest people I know are the most grateful people. They seem to see the situation differently: It’s raining outside? What a blessing to the...
Lōkahi – Be One
Lōkahi means unity, oneness, and harmony. Those who perfect the art of lōkahi are not afraid of others. In fact, they embrace the differences of others, knowing that people work best when they listen, seek understanding, and come up with the best solution...
Aloha – The Breath of Life
Aloha literally means “the breath of life.” When a person is born into this world, they take their first ha, or their first breath. When a person departs from this world, they breathe their last ha. The word marks the significant and deep moments of reflection, the...
