Ohana in Hawaii

There’s something about ohana in Hawaii that sets it apart from all the communities in which I’ve ever lived.

It’s a feeling.

And it feels good.

We live on an island more than 2500 miles from the Mainland. We really are isolated out here. Just me and my ohana. That’s right, my ohana. These folks may not have been born to the same parents, but they’re my community and my adoptive family, if you will.

Ohana… “belonging to a group of similarly-minded individuals, a family.”

We watch out for each other. We care about one another, as if we’re one large family. We have our squabbles and we have ho’oponopono to resolve them. You move on and let go of the little things. That’s the feeling we have when we live here. There’s no place in our knapsacks for grudges.

It’s the Ohana Feeling.

Being part of this ohana also comes with a level of responsibility. We call this our kuleana. If we want to truly belong in this ohana, then we have to accept the kuleana. We have to be good role models, set good examples, make an effort to care about each other’s well being, and try to make a positive difference with this land we are so blessed to call home. We work for the good of not only our own ohanas, but also for the community that embraces us.

We are blessed by the embracing feeling of our families and the empowering kuleana that goes into it. We share that aloha with all of you that come and visit. We welcome you to take part in a Maui vow renewal ceremony while you’re here, include your kids and have a family blessing.

Come and share in the feeling of Hawai’i.  Share your love with a Maui Vow Renewal. Contact us for help planning your perfect Maui vacation.