Living a life centered around values is crucial for personal growth and fulfillment. However, many people often prioritize cultural expectations and societal norms over their own values, leading to a lack of authenticity and personal satisfaction. It's important to recognize that living a life centered around values can help you achieve a sense of purpose and direction.
Mālama ʻĀina is a Hawaiian term that means "to care for the land." It is an important concept in Hawaiian culture and is a guiding principle for sustainability and conservation efforts in Hawaii today. Although Mālama ʻĀina has deep cultural roots, its principles are increasingly relevant and applicable to people all over the world today.
Kalo, also known as taro, is more than just a food source for Native Hawaiians. It is a symbol of our family in more than one way. First, we look at the plant itself, where the word for family (ohana) comes from. The little offshoots are called oha, and na is a pluralizer. The larger plant that the oha comes from is called the makua, or parent. So we have the makua with its many oha, or offshoots, eventually becoming their own makua, producing more oha. And the cycle continues. This is not the only way that the Kalo is a symbol of our family. It's also in one of our creations mo'olelo (story). Papa and Wakea are earth's mother...
