| Aloha and Mahalo |
If you learn just two words in Hawaiian, learn these. They are two of the most important words in the Hawaiian language, representing paramount Hawaiian values. In Hawaiian thinking, words have mana [pronounced: mah' nah], meaning spiritual or divine power; aloha and mahalo are among the most sacred and powerful. Aloha [Alo = presence, front, face] + [hâ = breath] "The presence of (Divine) Breath." Mahalo [Ma = In] + [hâ = breath] + [alo = presence, front, face] "(May you be) in (Divine) Breath." Think of them as single-word blessings or prayers. The following are dictionary definitions using English words, which are approximate translations, at best: Aloha. Aloha, love, affection, compassion, mercy, sympathy, pity, kindness, sentiment, grace, charity; greeting, salutation, regards; sweetheart, lover, lover, loved one; beloved, loving, kind, compassionate, charitable, lovable; to love, be fond of; to show kindness, mercy, pity, charity, affection; to venerate; to remember with affection; to greet, to hail. Greetings! Hello! Good-by! Farewell! Alas! Mahalo. 1. Thanks, gratitude; to thank. 2. Admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respects; to admire, praise, appreciate. |
| The following are a few pictures we took as we made our way around the island. Aloha for now; and mahalo for being my guest. |
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| Schofield Barracks Army Base |
| Dinner at the Tradewinds Officers' Club Hickam Air Force Base We had good food, music, and entertainment. |
| Agility training area for military dogs at Hickam Air Force Base. |
| The stadium where the Hula Bowl and the Pro Bowl are held. |
| A nice ocean picture and A Hawaiian sunset |
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