Mahalo; We give thanks.

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[Dave]

How ironic Rosa. (not anymore :-)

Since moving to Tampa in early June, I've been looking for a job. Rather, I should say, looking for the right fit. The difference between the two has cost our family dearly. Well, I landed what I hope to be that "right fit" this past Saturday! And inspite of the difficulties, I would do it all over again. For me, it was the right thing to do.

There has been one word on my mind since Saturday. Funny how that word is November's theme. "Thanks" "Mahalo"

Now I am looking forward to the giving thanks with more giving part!

[tim]

Good Morning Rosa.

Simple. Obvious. Necessary.

I find that I need a Thanksgiving in my life AT LEAST once a year. Life is filled with cycles. I believe we learn patience and perseverance as we walk through these cycles. The reminder to be grateful is vital to everything else that I do. When I choose gratefulness, then I don't choose selfishness or pridefulness. That's where the gift of Thanksgiving makes it deepest impact - when it moves from being a holiday on a calendar to a mindset in my daily journey.

I like what Cicero says, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."

As I write this, I also remember that Thanksgiving is unique to us Americans. This makes me wonder about a couple of things:

1) What do other countries have in place that remind them and encourage them in this spirit of gratitude?

2) What do the words "gratitude" or "thanks" mean in other languages? (Your description of "mahalo" helps me to understand gratitude in a deeper way!)

Much Thanks!

[Rosa Say]

Ho‘omaika‘i ‘ana Dave, congratulations! Your new employer and company do not yet realize how fortunate they are to have Uncle Dave on board! And how like you to say you are ready for the “giving thanks with more giving part” for before this job you have been one of the most giving, generous Mea Ho‘okipa I know. You personify the abundance mentality of Aloha that Mahalo thrives on, and we only need read your Rothacker Reviews to get a healthy dose of it when our own supply runs a bit low.

Tim, I adore what you have added here, mahalo nui loa. Giving thanks IS necessary, for doing so adds to our own wellspring, becoming this source of positive energy we can always draw from and tap into; giving thanks to other people actually serves to nourish us. I love the Cicero quote, and I have written the entire first paragraph of your comment into my own copy of MWA on page 193, which is directly above the chapter heading for Mahalo. At the end of that MWA page is a description of Ho‘owaiwai, to enrich - and that is exactly what you have done here for us this morning with your words.

[Hanna Cooper]

Rosa,

I know one thing for sure: I'm thankful for YOU and this community!

And how you model the way for all of us - your graciousness, generosity, and gratitude are abundant, and pave the way for all of us here in your community to do the same.

Thanks - for all you give to all of us!

Hanna

[curt]

Rosa,
I have to say that this is my favorite time of year. Now I have something else to add to the enjoyment. As I read about making mahalo a way of living, I was reminded of a simple saying that seems to have stuck with me through the years. "Live each breath". Your post certainly made me slow way down for a minute and realize how truly blessed I am with the things that I already have.
Thanks sis'
Love you
Curt

[Rosa Say]

Mahalo nui Hanna for your kindness, and kalamai, you are very welcome.

Hey there Curt! Ho'ohana Community, meet my brother, who now lives in Washington state with his family.

Curt, I'm not surprised that saying has stayed with you, for after all, literally defined, aloha is the "breath of life" and growing up with it as we did, I am counting on you to be my Mr. Aloha role model there on the other BIG island! You have always been one of my biggest blessings, and I know how much you are capable of giving to others in the living of your ho'ohana.