I write this from the Big Island, Hawaii where turquoise waters meet black lava cliffs that are decorated with palms and hibiscus, creating perfection for the eye to drink in. For my Mom and I, Hawaii feels like home.
During the recent tsunami, we sat sipping a latte and marveling at the beauty of this island, while others scrambled to make travel arrangements back to the mainland. When a tsunami cannot chase you away, you know that you are exactly where you want to be. That blissful moment of being present and happy may not seem like much, but for a busy entrepreneur and constant planner like me, moments like that are rare.
The Farmer's Markets throughout every island in Hawaii are filled with artisans who are generally from the mainland USA. Most of the stories have the same theme in that they had visualized a better life for themselves in Hawaii, so made it happen. Most are not wealthy, and many left great paying jobs to make soy candles or sell organic veggies for a better world and life.
I love being around people who feel no boundaries in life. They know that happiness has only one obstacle which begins and ends with the letter, "I."
I cannot say that I "Live Aloha," all the time, but it is great to be reminded to keep trying.
