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Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, the widely respected and cultural icon of kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) stated that a traditional way for kanaka to greet each other was to say, "Pehea kou piko?" The piko that he is referring to is the belly button- the connection to our mothers through the umbilical cord- as well as our connection (even emotional connection) to the current world that we are living in. Dr. Blaisdell is quoted as saying, "The gut in the tradition of kanaka maoli is the seat of all...

Danny, I love the thoughts you have shared and look forward to seeing the interaction.

I love the phrase "Pehea kou piko?" It brings about a deeper connection with those we touch. I plan on using some of the open-ended questions that are in the article with our teachers. Looking forward to hearing their conversations. Thank you for sharing...

Danny, mahalo for the article. The questions are more open-ended than just saying "How are you doing?" "How are you taking care of yourself?", "What are some things that you have realized that you really don't need." The questions posed in the article brings a more cohesiveness and a deeper conversation starter.