Well,
not exactly, but the definition of aloha spirit and
guidance for public officials to remember this philosophy
when performing their duties is contained in the Hawaii
Revised Statutes (State Law): [�5-7.5]
"Aloha Spirit"
It's not
the same kind of "law" as those which make
it illegal to rob a bank or steal a car, rather it
serves as a reminder of the thread of life that binds
all of us and also connects us with the past generations
and future generations. It reminds us to consider
the other person and try to put ourselves in their
place and understand from their perspective.
"Breaking" this law carries no obvious penalty
such as a fine or being put in jail. Forgetting
it does have consequences, the least of which is that
things just won't work as well as they do when we
remember it! It is similar to the Golden Rule,
though not exactly the same in usage. Like the
Golden Rule, though, Aloha Spirit can change the world.
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[�5-7.5] "Aloha Spirit".
(a) "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart
within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must
think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and
presence of the life force, "Aloha", the following unuhi laula
loa may be used:
"Akahai", meaning kindness,
to be expressed
with tenderness;
"Lokahi", meaning unity,
to be expressed
with harmony;
"Oluolu", meaning agreeable,
to be expressed
with pleasantness;
"Haahaa", meaning humility,
to be expressed
with modesty;
"Ahonui", meaning patience,
to be expressed
with perseverance.
These are traits of character that express the charm,
warmth and sincerity of Hawaii's people. It was the working philosophy
of native Hawaiians and was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii.
"Aloha" is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a
salutation. "Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and
extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "Aloha"
is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to
every other person for collective existence. "Aloha" means to
hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the
unknowable.
(b) In exercising their power on behalf of the people
and in fulfillment of their responsibilities, obligations and service to
the people, the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, executive
officers of each department, the chief justice, associate justices, and
judges of the appellate, circuit, and district courts may contemplate
and reside with the life force and give consideration to the "Aloha
Spirit".
[L 1986, c 202, �1]
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