living pono

Pono: Pono
Pono is the personal and organizational value of rightness and balance. When a person is “Pono” they have the feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right in their life. Pono teaches the attitude of positivity and optimism. Life itself excites you, and you are full of hope, seeing that the future can only get better.

Pronunciation Guide: Pono (Poh-noh)


Today as I was floating in the water, watching the water and sky connect, a paddle board surfer caught a beautiful ride. It was long and smooth and you could see the interaction of human body, board, and water..what we strive for. That moment of unity.

When the wave softened, he pulled off. He stood on his board and blew a kiss to the ocean, I heard him say something but I was too far away to hear the words. Then he got down on his knees and kissed his board.

I shouted to him "that's sooo Pono dude" , he waved aloha with a big smile and paddled back out.

This photo is not him, this is my friend Chris..I used to surf with him when I lived in Ewa Beach area. I love this photo, this is exactly what it's like when you are in that unity.