He po walea, he ao walea i ka la'i

Welina me ke aloha e nā hoa makamaka! Greetings to you my beloved Morning Mana'o friends! Today's 'ōlelo no'eau is He pō walea, he ao walea i ka la'i, A night enjoyed, a day enjoyed. Peace brings undisturbed nights and days. I love this beautiful proverb spoken by our kūpuna. It is so true that when we are at peace, we enjoy our days and our nights more. We are able to find joy in the simple things of daily life and our nights are restful because our minds are at ease. In this challenging times we live in, it can be difficult to find and maintain this kind of peace. On the other hand, difficult times and challenges cause us to simplify our lives and begin spending our time where it matters most. The makahiki season is upon us. It is a traditional time of peace, celebration and thanksgiving. Our ancestors anticipated the rise of Makali'i, Pleadies as the sun set simultaneously in the West. This was the hō'ailona or sign that Makahiki had begun. We prepare this week for Thanksgiving. A time to celebrate and give thanks. It is the beginning of the holiday season, a time to enjoy good food, time with family and friends and to give thanksgiving for the many blessings we enjoy. May we all be blessed with nā pō walea, he ao walea i ka la'i, undisturbed days and nights filled with peace. Ke aloha nō, a hui hou.