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lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
33. The spirit of Aloha
Tue Mar 24, 2015, 05:28 PM
Mar 2015

I'm inspired by President Obama's humility and commitment.

The spirit of Aloha.

'Aloha is being a part of all, and all being a part of me. When there is pain - it is my pain. When there is joy - it is also mine. When food is needed I will take only my need and explain why it is being taken. The earth, the sky, the sea are mine to care for, to cherish and to protect. This is Hawaiian - this is Aloha!' http://www.huna.org/html/deeper.html

I think what he really means by perspective fadedrose Mar 2015 #1
Hopefully, he learned quickly that his daughters do not want him to solve their problems.... Buzz Clik Mar 2015 #32
I have had many policy disagreements with this president hifiguy Mar 2015 #2
I agree. If I had his job I'd be either drinking heavily by now, The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2015 #3
I have absolutely no idea how he keeps his cool. I would have thrown around a tremendous number RKP5637 Mar 2015 #5
LOL whathehell Mar 2015 #20
agreed (n/t) 0rganism Mar 2015 #7
Absolutely .... AikenYankee Mar 2015 #17
He's an extremely strong individual and has my greatest respect! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #4
+1,000! freshwest Mar 2015 #6
Hey freshwest~ sheshe2 Mar 2015 #9
Hey, so you made it home, huh? Stumbling around here. Ready to chat? freshwest Mar 2015 #11
Thanks RKP, agreed. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #8
Very Smart treestar Mar 2015 #10
Agreed. Best POTUS. At one time, it was FDR, JFK and Carter I was proud of. freshwest Mar 2015 #13
Cool head main ting bruddah! panader0 Mar 2015 #12
Cool head main ting is right. (Kailua '65 here) I like it that he credits his Island roots.... Hekate Mar 2015 #22
That's right its all about family. obxhead Mar 2015 #14
You forgot the sarcasm emoticon? Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #16
No, I did not. obxhead Mar 2015 #25
The Gloom and Doom Game is for Republicans to play, did you not get the message? Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #27
Yeah, those gay families are really hurting from Obama's policies. Not to mention the ones .... Hekate Mar 2015 #24
Yes, I keep forgetting obxhead Mar 2015 #26
The pain, the pain, the pain. Nothing is ever good. Nothing has ever improved. Hekate Mar 2015 #29
But heads must explode daily - what if everyone dialled out the noise, what would advertisers do? Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #15
I think he brought a lot respect back to the U.S. in international eyes. C Moon Mar 2015 #18
Thanks C Moon. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #19
Kudos to us for electing him. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2015 #21
Well said Mr. President mcar Mar 2015 #23
..... A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #28
"Obama credited morning exercise and his Hawaiian roots for his ability to keep a calm demeanor in Cha Mar 2015 #30
I love that image Cha. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #34
He said this when I met with him AndreaCG Mar 2015 #31
What a great post, thanks. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #35
The spirit of Aloha lovemydog Mar 2015 #33
thank you for the definition sheshe2 Mar 2015 #36
the sentiments are admirable, but wow, he's starting to look like the job is aging him. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #37
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