Natural Beauty of Hawaii

Depending on how you look at it,
a day can pass slowly - or as quickly
as waves washing over the sand.

Hawaiian
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Photo: Peter Lik

Fragrant symbols of the islands,
the lei is the circvle of love
in which we live.

Jessica Lani Rich
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Like island skies after a storm,
it only takes a moment to change a dark mood
into a bright one, when we look up and see the possibilities.

Hawaiian
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Photo: Peter Lik

Life is like learning to surf,
you have to slip and fall a few times
before you can catch the wave of success.

Jessica lani Rich
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Photo: Peter Lik

Babies are like orchids.
They're beautiful and fragile,
and they both need tender loving care.

Jessica lani Rich
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Like the stars that guided the first Polynesian navigators,
your faith leads you safely
when you need it the most.

Jessica Lani Rich
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Photo: Peter Lik

MAKUI
"Towards the sea"

The direction of discovery...
leading the way to
new horizons.

Jessica Lani Rich
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Photo: Peter Lik

Beautiful moments are like tropical flowers,
they appear in the most unlikely places,
and when you least expect them.

Hawaiian
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Family is like the palm tree.
It gives you food and shelter,
and you can take comfort in knowing
it's always there to lean on.

Jessica Lani Rich
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Photo: Peter Lik

MAHALO
"Thank You"

This is a Hawaiian word
that we cannot use enough each day.

Hawaiian
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Photo: Peter Lik

MAKANA
"Gift"

More than a beautiful flower,
the real gift of Hawai'i is
the Aloha Spirit -
the gift that comes from the heart.

Hawaiian
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Thank you for this lovely topic Inda.



I have been to Hawai'i and I have seen the beauty of its ocean, its beautiful, lush plants and its ever changing colourful sky.



Love,
yoko
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I really like the photos of Peter Lik.
Does he have a book published? I will look him up on the internet.


This saying is from one of your prervious Hawaiian posts:

Much like the scent of a flower,
aloha emenates from the heart.
Those who are centered in aloha
cannot help but shower unending
love and beauty on the world.

Robert James

Thank you for this beautiful post.

Hawaii must be very beautiful. The Hawiian sayings are filled with kindness and wisdom. I would love to experience the feeling of the Hawaiian islands and their people.

Sincerely,
Gisele

I love this post.
Thank you Inda.

I have been in Hawaii many times and it has always been a most wonderful experience. There is a beauty and serenity about the Hawaiian islands that is very difficult to explain. This post brings back many fond memories.

Love,
Sue

Thank you girls for your kind replies. I would love to still be in Hawaii. It is truly an oasis of beauty.The people are very kind and gentle; they respect their plants and animals, their elders, and their children.
The Hawaiian people know that one energy unites them all, the ocean, the birds, the plants, the rocks and the people...

There is a reverence for life.





yoko, Peter Lik does have at least one book, and it is absolutely beautiful. He is on the internet, and I am sure that you can find all the information there.

Love, Inda

This really is a beeeeautiful post dearestestest Inda and all!

Now...

Since I AM an American.. Usican? Anyway, at this point in time this is the most beautiful thing from Hawai'i to me anyway...









I KNEW he could Hula!

Thank you Teo.



It is nice of you to post Obama, he was born and went to school in Hawaii. The people on Oahu call it " Obama Island."

Love, Inda
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Aloha exists beyond motives,
desires or opinions. It is sustained
by love, fortified by compassion,
and it expands in power and beauty
as we give it away to all who come into our lives.

Hawaiian saying

It was a beautiful, serene moment now here reading and looking at the wonderful pictures.

Mahalo, dear Inda!

So, Obama is so to say a Makana from Hawaii!

Smiles and hugs to all. So beautiful!

Love,
Margherita

Dear Margherita,

Thank you for your very kind words.

Love, Inda
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The world needs the light of aloha.
It needs the peace of it, the
blessing of it, and the purifying
qualities it possesses.

Hawaiian saying


Photo: Peter Lik

Thank you turebi.

These are the most wonderful images that I have seen.

Love,
yoko

Thank you kindly tureby for these extraordinary pictures of Hawaii, and welcome to Givnology.

Love,
Vicky

From HELLO magazine

Money doesn't grow on trees, but apparently art does. On the island of Kauai,' rainbow eucalyptus' trees are the brightest of the bunch. They periodically shed their bark,revealing green patches underneath. Over time, those spots then turn shades of blue, purple, orange and maroon, creating a masterpiece cortesy of Mother Nature.

Thank you Inda for this amazing natural piece of artwork. These trees must be absolutely spectacular.

I am glad that we are back on the original topic.

Love,
Vicky

Protea