This six-book children’s series, centered on the overarching theme of building relationships with oneself and others, introduces mindfulness based on Hawaiian values.
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Mindfulness with Aloha Breath
First book introduces all the elements that are crucial to the practice of mindfulness.
This book serves as the foundation for the series. It introduces the concept of “ALO” (presence) and “HA” (breath) to calm impulsive emotions and the reactive mind.
- The Theme: Replating to the various aspects of the “self” (physical, mental, emotional) and experiencing calmness.
- The Story: As the different body parts blame each other, the story teaches children how to HA (breath_ to calm the senses and lessen a reactive mind-state. By practicing the Aloha Breath, children learn to acknowledge their feelings without being overwhelmed by them, finding a sense of inner stillness.
AKAHAI
Second book focuses on Akahai (Kindness).
Akahai is the first letter of the Aloha Spirit Law, representing loving-kindness.
- The Theme: Learning empathy and extending care.
- The Story: What does it mean to be kind? How do we decide who deserves our kindness? Keiki meets various animals in the Hawai’i rainforest, with each animal having a different need and disposition. Although Keiki has the assistance of a magical backpack, kindness becomes more than helping and extending care, but requires a deeper understanding of what kindness really means.
Ho‘oponopono is Harmony
Fourth book focuses on Ho’oponopono (Harmony).
This Book focuses on the “L” in Aloha (Lokahi, meaning unity or harmony) through the practice of Ho’oponopono (to make right).
- The Theme: Learning letting go as harmony
- The Story: As he helps restore an ancient royal Hawaiian fish pond, Malu finds that he is also restoring and healing himself. Guided by Uncle Bruce and the practice of Ho’oponopono, and inspired by the secret of the kalo plant, he discovers useful skills for navigating the many challenges that life can bring.
Monk’a & the Art of Agreeableness, ‘Olu’olu
Fifth book focuses on ‘Olu’Olu (Agreeableness/Pleasantness).
- The Theme: Cultivating contentment and pleasantness
- The Story: Monk’a, the Hawaiian monk seal, encounters various Hawaiian sea creatures, each with a different challenge they are experiencing, such as gain and loss, or praise and blame. Steadfast in wisdom, Monk’a offers guidance based on a deep practice in agreeableness to navigate the whirly winds and gnarly sea currents.
Ha‘aha‘a, Mango Learns Humility
Third book focuses on Ha‘aha‘a (Humility).
In Hawaiian culture, Ha’aha’a is the value of humility and includes a sense of acknowledging our rootedness.
- The Theme: Discovering one’s interconnectedness.
- The Story: Beautiful, sweet, stunning Mango is praised by everyone, the insects and birds that reside in Hawai’i. Mango is just better – sweeter, juicier, prettier, isn’t it so? When confronted with the sacrifices of those around them, Mango learns a valuable lesson in recognizing how it comes to be.
BEEing Patient: Ahonui
Sixth book focuses on Ahonui (Patience).
In Hawaiian culture, Ahonui is the value of patience and endurance.
- The Theme: Understanding that patience is not wanting or waiting for a reward, but the capacity and skill to be with all experiences and everyone.
- The Story: Chill Bee navigates a high-pressure hive ruled by the Queen Bee, Queenie, who is bossy, controlling, and demands Chill Bee and all the other bees to be optimally efficient. Chill Bee meets a cast of characters with different personalities, and demonstrates the true nature of being ahonui (patience).