the late kupuna, Aunty Pilahi Paki beautifully provided this guide for Aloha. May this inspire us on how we live and treat one another.
Akahai - Kindness (grace) to be expressed with tenderness
Lokahi - Unity (unbroken), to be expressed with harmony
Olu’olu - Agreeable (gentle), to be expressed with pleasantness
Ha’aha’a - Humility (empty), to be expressed with modesty
Ahonui - Patience (waiting for the moment), to be expressed with perseverance
The Aloha Journal
Journaling is a tool that has many proven physical and mental health benefits. The prompts in this journal were carefully selected to promote better emotional well-being, through positive intentions, gratitude, positive mindset, perseverance, and the connection to our emotions.
The goal of the Aloha Journal is to experience Aloha daily by living and sharing the best version of yourself. As you become more mindful and intentional of sharing Aloha with others, you may develop a deeper connection with your mind, body, and spirit. You will also have a greater understanding of the unique gifts you bring to the world.
One of the tenants of Aloha is to generously build warm and caring relationships with others without expecting anything in return. By consistently living with Aloha each day, your blessings may come in the form of finding higher purpose and meaning, deeper connections, relief from stress and anxiety, and a fuller sense of abundance, joy, and love. You will begin to see yourself and others in a positive light and start to embody the spiritual healing benefits of living Aloha with others.