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what is ohana
a. ohana is a Hawaiian word that means family, relatives, and friends b. in Hawaii, people often have ohana gatherings to commemorate events and functions c. these gatherings are meant to strengthen ties within the tribe and they’re intended to create an emotional connection with one another d. the ohana is a tight-knit concept that ties together all those who are related to each other and all those who are welcome to attend e. in Hawaii because of this, ohana can be translated as family f. an individual in a family can be referred to as an ohana too g. in Hawaii, people often travel together on tours and adventures, and come back with experiences h. ohana is also used for new families that are just starting off i. ohana is commonly used in the context of real estate and leases j. the ohana concept has gained popularity in recent years k. ohana means a sense of family, but it also refers to a sense of solidarity between people and their friends and relatives
d. ohana is strong m. ohana means family n. being part of an ohana means having a group of people with whom one can share life experiences o. in Hawaii, there are many families that have been together for generations p. the ohana concept continues to spread in the US and around the world 1.
m. ohana is strong 2. ohana is strong 3. ohana is strong 4. ohana is strong 5. ohana is strong 6. ohana is strong 7. ohana means family 8. being part of anohana means having a group of people with whom one can share life experiences 9. in Hawaii, there are many families that have been together for generations 10…sentence…11…sentence…12…sentence…
the benefits of finding your ohana
a. ohana is a culture that’s meant to be close and connected b. for new kids, finding your ohana can feel like an essential step in becoming part of the family c. because of this, when you find your ohana, it’s possible that you’ll feel more like a permanent member of the tribe d. you’ll have something to look forward to when you make friends at school e. once you’ve found your ohana, you’ll have an outlet for all the things that make a tribe strong f. ohana is a culture that’s meant to be tight-knit and connected, and it’s a great way to start building your own family in hawaii g. the more people you know, the easier it’ll be to find your ohana h. with all this in mind, take a look at these tips for finding your ohana
1. get to know as many kids as you can 2. encourage others to come out and get to know everyone 3. try new things with other people 4. find what you love doing together 5. make friends with people who are willing to help you out when you need it 6. let everyone know where your interests lie 7. find things about physical activities that you enjoy doing together 8. get together for planned activities together 9. make plans for coming out together 10. leave the door open and at the end of the day, one of you will say ‘I think we’re all here today’
how to create your own ohana
a. to find your own ohana, you have to be around people who share similar interests and characteristics b. for example, if you’re a social person and you like laughing, then you’ll feel more at ease in the company of someone who shares a sense of humor c. if you like sports and have the ability to have fun playing it with other people, then finding someone who feels the same way is likely d. when this happens, it’s possible that you’ll develop friendships with people who are similar to yourself e. this is the best way to make friends in Hawaii f. if you find people who share your interests and characteristics, then you’ll be able to build a strong ohana g. just because you’re new to Hawaii doesn’t mean that you can’t start building your own ohana from the ground floor
examples of ohanas in action
a. one example of an ohana is the group of people who come together to create a family b. this can be done by parents who adopt kids or by a group that decides to build a family themselves c. in this case, people who build a family join together and help each other, and are able to make decisions together d. because of their similarities and shared interests, it’s easy to create a strong ohana with people who are like-minded e. the same is true for any family, no matter how far apart they might be f. another example of ohana is when friends come together and decide to do something fun together g. these people have similar goals and interests, and because of that, they can get along without any problems h. another example is a business, where the owners and employees work toward common goals i. something similar can happen in any group that serves a common purpose j. ohana is something that happens naturally in families, but it can be mirrored on your own k. the word ohana comes from the Hawaiian language “āhana” which means family
b. open-mindedness:
1. we open our minds and hearts to others, allowing them to express their opinions
2. we allow ourselves to be changed by what we hear from other people
3. we are able to see the possibilities that exist within the group
