The Spirt of Aloha is a Way of Life in Hawaii - Hawaiian Proverb Lesson #10

As we have been learning, there are many Hawaiian proverbs and sayings that have been fun learning and even more entertaining trying to speak and pronounce correctly, but more importantly convey real wisdom and spiritual value.

Here is another one of my favorites.

'A'ohe Lokomaika'i I Nele I Ke Pana'i.

Which translates as:

No kind deed has ever lacked its reward.

An opportunity to help another is a gift. To Live with Aloha is to have a giving nature. Give for the pleasure of giving, do not expect something in return.

Hawaiians are known for their generosity, hospitality and sharing nature. When Westerners first arrived on the Islands by ship, Hawaiians gave them food, drink and gifts to welcome the foreigners to their shores. It was a natural response.

Today Hawaiians still believe that no matter who comes to your door, you should offer a smile, drink, food, a seat or even a place to sleep - there is nobody you do not help.

In days gone by if children didn't come home at night parents did not worry, as they knew they would be sleeping at a friend or family member's home. A Hawaiian woman once told a story that her grandmother (tutu) would think nothing of having fourteen children sleep over at a time!

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