What Is Spirit Of Aloha
what is spirit of aloha
The Philosopher's Spoon Blog: The Spirit of Aloha
"When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty."~ John Muir
Most people are familiar with the Hawaiian greeting of Aloha. However, Aloha contains within its meaning much more than just hello or goodbye.
Those of you who practice yoga are familiar with the word, Namaste, spoken at the end of every yoga practice. Namaste represents the belief that there is a divine spark within each of us. The gesture of namaste (bringing the hands together at the heart chakra, closing the eyes and bowing the head) is more than a mere salutation; offering namaste symbolizes the recognition of the soul in one to the soul in the other. Similarly, Aloha is a recognition of the divine in all people, places and things. To native Hawaiians, Aloha is a way of life referred to as, "The Spirit of Aloha" or "The Way of Aloha". The concept taught to Hawaiian children of long ago went something like this:
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Aloha is the state of being part of everything, therefore everything is a part of me. When there is pain anywhere, it is my pain. When there is joy anywhere, that joy is also mine. All that is part of the Creator is part of me. I will not willfully harm anyone or anything. When food is needed I will take only what is needed and explain why it is being taken. The earth, the sky and the sea are mine to care for, to cherish and to protect. This is Aloha!
The Aloha Spirit is such an integral part of being Hawaiian that it has been made into law. Meant to be a guide for public officials when performing their duties, The Law of Aloha can be found in the Hawaii Revised Statutes section 575:
"Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and presence of the life force, "Aloha", the following [acronym] may be used:
"Akahai", meaning kindness to be expressed with tenderness;
"Lokahi", meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony;
"'Olu'olu" meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness;
"Ha'aha'a", meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty;
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"Ahonui", meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance.
The statute ends with this direction:
In excercising their power on behalf of the people, and in fulfillment of their obligations and service to the people, the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, executive officers of each department, the chief justice, associate justices, and judges of the appellate, circuit, and district courts may contemplate and reside with the life force and give consideration to the "Aloha Spirit".
How lovely would it be if, within the laws of all states, all countries and all people there was a recognition of the divine spirit in all things?
In keeping with this holiday season, I would like to wish everyone on earth a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Solstice, As-Salaam Alaikum, Namaste and Aloha!
"To gain the kingdom of heaven is to learn what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable; that is Aloha." ~ Queen Lili`uokalani
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Warm your spirit and taste buds with the flavors of Hawaii by making a batch of Macadamia and Coconut Brittle. It is simple to prepare and makes a great gift!
Macadamia Coconut Brittle
This is so good you may want to make a double recipe!
Butter for greasing pan
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup unsalted, halved macadamia nuts
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup organic sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Line a baking sheet with foil and grease lightly with butter. Set aside.
In a small skillet, over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add the macadamia nuts and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in coconut. Set aside.
In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook sugar and water, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil (you can use a small brush dipped in cold water to wipe down the sugar crystals that cling to the sides of the pan). Once mixture boils, stop stirring and let boil for 10 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 310° (hard crack stage). The mixture will be golden (I don't use a thermometer; I just look for a nice, deep golden color).
Remove mixture from heat and stir in macadamia/coconut mixture and baking soda. Stir well and quickly. Pour immediately onto the prepared baking sheet and spread mixture into an even layer using a metal spatula. Allow to cool 30 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces.
Makes about 1 pound
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