Hopena

Aloha mai e nā makamaka aloha nui 'ia. Let’s explore ka 'ōlelo makuahine, the mother tongue of our land. The Hawaiian word hopena translates as result, conclusion or sequel. It is consequence, effect and can mean destiny or fate. For every action there is a consequence. This is reflected in the 'ōlelo no'eau, 'a'ohe lokomaika'i nele i ka pana'i, no kind deed goes without reward. In other words, when we act in a kind, charitable way, we will be rewarded for our efforts, in a positive way. And, likewise, if we act in a way that is hilahila, shameful or maika'i 'ole, not good, there will be a consequence. What’s so interesting about hopena is that we truly choose our consequences when we choose how we act or react. Positive choices bring positive results, negative choices brings negative results. The ha'awina, the lesson is to 'akahele, be careful what we koho – what we choose. If we want our lives to be happy and joyful and filled with positivity, then we must simply koho i ka pono – choose the right and the hopena, the result or consequence will be positive. No laila, mai poina, don’t forget, 'A'ohe hana i nele i ka hopena, no action is without consequence. Aloha nō, a hui hou. CLICK HERE to listen to and download the Morning Mana'o Podcast.