Kanaka Thinking: Water and Survival

Mohala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua. Unfoldered by the water are the faces of the flowers. Pukui 2178 Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving people are found where living conditions are good.

It seems ironic at times when people do not really realize that they are living in Paradise. The complaint of too much rain, too little rain seems to be a discussion for Puna people who live on water catchment. When there is a lot of rain, the landscape is green, the air is cool, and we can enjoy the pleasures of a warm house and a good book. When there is too little rain, we can bask in the sunshine with cool breezes and a cold beer as we sit outside in the yard. Finding happiness where one is is like knowing that there is enough water for survival. Laki kakou, o ka poe of Hawai'i.