'A'ohe mea koe ma ku'ono.

Welina me ke aloha e ka lehulehu o Maui nui a Kama! Today's 'ōlelo no'eau is 'A'ohe mea koe ma kū'ono, nothing remains in the corners. This proverb is said of one who is extremely generous, giving freely without reservations. Someone who exhibits and exemplifies the idea of lokomaika'i, generosity and benevolence. I'm sure we can all think of people in our lives who live this quality. They are giving. As a matter of fact, they give so much that sometimes it may seem that there is nothing left to give. However, if we look at another 'ōlelo no'eau we find that blessings come to those who give - 'o ka pono ke hana 'ia iho mai nā lani - when good things are done the heavens cannot hold back the blessing. In these difficult economic times it may be a challenge for many of us to be so generous and giving, but it really is the key to blessings. When we bless others, we are blessed. Being generous doesn't have to mean that there is a cost attached. We can give in ways that do not require money. We can give of our time, labor and talents as we serve one another. Especially now, as the holidays approach us, think of ways that you can be of service and when you choose to give, do it without reservation and enjoy the blessings of your actions. Aloha nō, a hui hou!