Kanaka Thinking: Oneness of Thought and Action

Pupukahi i holomua.
Unite in order to progress.  Puku'i 2758

Diversity is wonderful but when it is time for the progress of a people, oneness of thought and action is necessary to create the kind of momentum needed to affect true  and positive change.

Ho'oulu i keia mana'o.

Oneness begins with the family.  The love and admiration between the father and mother demonstrated daily in the home.  Then the love and respect of the children for their parents and vice versa.  The love between siblings becomes the glue for the next generation.

One family at a time.  Conscious and deliberate effort begins at home and spreads outward.

Kanaka Thinking: Peace and Understanding

E waikahi ka pono i manalo. 

Pukui #284

It is well to be united in thought that all may have peace.

   Peace of mind, unity, harmony...all of these things are necessary to have peace in the world.  When people can agree upon the core values of love, family, and harmony, we can have peace.  When people are burdened by greed, selfishness, ego, then there is disharmony.

     To rid someone's self of these negative attributes, it is necessary to polish your soul.  Polish your soul.  Sometimes, challenging events cause us to polish our soul and re-examine our  lives.  Sometimes it is the quiet times of introspection to help us to see the error in our own ways.  Sometimes it is a sunset or sunrise to remind us of the beauty in our lives.  Polish your soul.  Live to serve others...then we can have peace.