The Hawaiian Islands are my second home. When first introduced to the word ALOHA, I immediately fell in love with its meaning. I discovered that ALOHA is a word used when you greet a person with “hello” or when you bid a person farewell. Additionally, ALOHA also means “with love and affection.” It’s also an attitude or way of living life. You’ve probably heard the terms “The Spirit of Aloha” or “The Way of Aloha” — it means interacting with the natural world and all those who live there. Living “in the spirit” or “the way” of ALOHA is living by a specific code of ethics, which includes, but is not limited to, love, kindness, tolerance, compassion, respect, and honor of all humanity and living things. Living “the way” also includes:
- The thoughtful and deliberate preservation of the earth and its precious resources.
- The joyful sharing of oneself with others.
- The act of being committed to the caring and the sustainability of one’s community and the planet.
- The “conscious manifestation” to live life joyfully in the present.
- Living the way God wants us to live—by the Golden Rule—“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
The list of meanings goes on, but clearly, ALOHA means so much more than “hello” or “goodbye,” and ALOHA is a way to live whether you’re living in Hawaii or another place in the world.
In this portal, you’ll discover a wealth of content to help you infuse more ALOHA into your life. From insightful articles on body, mind, and spirit, to engaging podcasts, videos, and interviews, there’s something for everyone. I encourage you to explore and share these resources with your family and friends!
Aloha,
Maryann
In this video, I talk about the deeper meaning of Living ALOHA and how I incorporate this concept into my writing and daily living.
-Maryann
