The spirit of Aloha is a way of life and well-being embraced by native Hawaiians for hundreds of years. Traditionally the word Aloha was a greeting reserved for loved ones by first rubbing noses and then inhaling each other’s breath (alo = in the presence, ha = breath of life).
To live with Aloha is the secret to well-being for the people of Hawaii. It is inner knowledge, by birth, to be loving and genuine in all interactions with people and nature, for all life is connected. Aloha is how you say hello, it is sharing food, caring for strangers, a nod of the head, understanding one another, a smile, kindness, honesty, touch, empathy in times of grief and a free willingness to love, as naturally as children love… as naturally as mother nature loves the earth.
“He Punawai Kahe Wale Ke Aloha”… Love is a spring that flows freely.
-Mary Kawena Pukui
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Shelah Abubo is the owner of Jean & Abbott Properties a Kauai based rental agency specializing in luxury Kauai Vacation Rentals. Born & raised on Kauai, Shelah knows the Island intimately and has found her passion in sharing her knowledge and expertise with island travelers and guests.
