THE MEANING OF ALOHA
Aloha is more than a greeting. It is a way of living and treating ourselves and others with love, care, and respect.
The word is often explained through alo, meaning presence or face, and hā, meaning breath. Together, aloha is understood as “the presence of breath” or “the breath of life.”
The spirit of aloha is expressed through five guiding values:
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Kindness, expressed through tenderness.
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Unity, expressed through harmony.
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Agreeable, expressed through pleasantness.
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Humility, expressed through modesty.
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Patience, expressed through perseverance.
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