This blog is late for a good reason- I had way TOO much fun! Do you remember anytime when your joy leaped off of you? Well that is how I feel every time I go back to SPELMAN for homecoming. Our space is sacred and beautiful. We embrace 18 to 80 year olds and we all enjoy our annual retreat where we can unwind and simply be ourselves.
I wanted to did deeper and found this brief summary on Collections of Waikiki.
“The concept of ʻohana involves creating loving relationships with more than just blood relatives. Embracing ʻohana means developing a sense of familial care and devotion to all members of the human family. The general non-Hawaiian public primarily knows about ʻohana from movies or television shows. ʻOhana is closely associated with the concept of families providing support to each other. Traditionally, Native Hawaiians have had large extended families, with multiple generations staying close together. One aspect of ʻohana means ensuring that no one in the family gets left behind. Growing ʻohana involves ensuring that everyone in the family has what they need to survive and live with joy. This sense of family includes not only the children but also the elders, who receive much respect.”
My husband and I take the concept of ‘Ohana seriously. We try to give love and support to our extended village. After some reflection today I realized why our daughter emphasizes FAMILY. It is because she has witnessed her village fight for her agency and the sustainability of our family.
NO one gets Left behind.
