Living Aloha

What does it mean to live aloha?

Kokua aku kokua mai, to give and recieve help is a reciprocal relationship. This is living aloha, to give others time, energy, to help nurture something or someone. It is giving of yourself without expectation of  return. The cycle of aloha continues, similar to a plant or water cycle. It is from within ourselves when we kokua others, that we in turn create lasting sustainability, a bond between ourselves and that person. When we kokua nature, in turn, nature takes care of us, providing us with all the sustenance we need and then some. We take care of our bodies and in turn our bodies generate better health, improved energy, longevity of life, a glowing exterior. We take care of this world, without worrying about if and when the cycle returns. We do this because it is the right thing to do and as seen in the different cycles, taking care of something equals energy coming back in various forms. Maybe it is the beautiful sunrise over Mauna Kea, the view we are so lucky to have each day,  the smile on a friend's face as they recieve our aloha, or the feeling of accomplishment on running that race or going to a workout class. This is what living aloha means, to give out positive energy, enriching other's as they respond back to you in a similar form.  Remember just a few drops in the ocean can make the world a better place, just a few of us can remind ourselves and others why it is so important to kokua. We need to be the example and in our world, be a safe haven for others. So give out that energy, take care of others and feed your mind body and soul with the same nourishment. You only have one life, so go and live it with aloha.