Children bring so much joy into our lives. The laughter, the fun and even the tears connect us to them in a way that gives us perspective. When I am in Hawaii though, I watch the “keiki” (pronounced: kay-kee) or children on the island and watch how for them, living life is to be in the moment.
Read MoreWe have all heard the word “aloha” (pronounced: ah-loh-ha) and we have used this word mostly as a greeting of hello or goodbye. Aloha literally means the ‘breath of life’ and at the core of the word is a deep feeling…the feeling of love.
Read MoreOne of my favorite words in the English language is ‘soul’. Your soul is your core….your character, your faith, your beliefs, your meaning. It is so deep inside you that for many, it is so rarely shown to others. I think the reason I love Hawaii so much is that it is all about ‘ ‘uhane’ (pronounced: oo-hah-neh) or soul.
Read MoreYou have perhaps seen the ‘E Komo Mai’ (pronounced: eh koh-moh-my) or ‘welcome’ signs as you enter a store, or when you land at the airport, greeting you to come in and have an authentic Hawaiian experience. The feeling of belonging, the desire to have people come together and have this sense of community….the open arms that greet you with aloha.
Read MoreWe all love Hawaii and there are certain phrases we always use when we are there…aloha, keiki, and of course mahalo to show our gratitude. And of course, when someone says ‘thank you’ to us, we acknowledge that with ‘you are welcome’. When someone says ‘mahalo’ you answer that with ‘a‘ole pilikia (pronounced: ah-oh-leh pee-lee-kee-yah).
Read MoreDedicated to helping you live aloha even when you are away from the islands.
The Lives Aloha Promise
Feel like you’re back in Hawaii without leaving home.
When you are part of the Lives Aloha ohana, we are committed to helping you incorporate aloha into your daily life. You will remember the sand beneath your toes, the sun melting your reality away, and just for a moment, you’ll breathe and remember that aloha feeling.
