The 5B FISH! Begin our Journey…to dive deeper into the meaning of Kuleana! Yes, we all can share the definition, but how do we put our kuelana into real ACTION? To really understand the meaning? We start our yearlong learning of our essential question: What is Our Kuleana? We were blessed to have Uncle Skibbs come to visit and share his manaʻo with Papa ʻElima! He shared with us his kuleana that he learned from his kupuna…Mālama the ʻāina, our natural resources, now so keiki can see it, use it, enjoy it!
He, along with other members of Basic Image & partnership with the County & a lot of caring volunteers in the community, are working to clean the parks and beaches for everyone to enjoy! He shared what they did to beautify many beaches on Moku o Keawe. If youʻve taken a cruise or surfed at Honoliʻi, youʻve enjoyed the fruits of their labor which began way back in 2003! Basic Imageʻs mission is to “Spread Aloha Worldwide.” Check out the website to see more of the great things they are doing. http://www.pakalove.org/home.html
Uncle Skibbs shared with us how it was not always easy, but kept his goal in mind. (So Growth Mindset) His manaʻo began with keiki need to “Listen to learn! Our actions will speak loudly!” He gained a lot by listening to his kupuna. He also said, “when you come across a problem, which you will, donʻt let anyone steal your aloha!” Find your balance and always give from the heart! He reminded us that if you expect something in return, you never gave…So true. He continues to share his manaʻo and ʻike with keiki in classroom and at the beaches as he leads by example as he mālama numerous beaches. The smiles & many ohana picnics he is witness to are his reward! Mahalo Uncle Skibbs for sharing your kuleana and heart with our class & our community…to make a better world for us all! He ended with a final kahiau thought…”Do things not for the INcome-Do things for the OUTcome!”
Mahalo for sharing the aloha with Papa ʻElima Uncle Skibbs!
Kuleana is never SELFISH…it is SELFLESS! Papa ‘Elima will be soon going on huaka’i to share in the kuleana at Honoli’i to put our new learning into ACTION on Fri., Sept. 29th! Our deep learning continues!