Prana: From Sanskrit: Breath, exhalation, breath of life. Prana: A fundamental concept in Indian philosophy and yoga. It translates to “breath” or “vital life force” that permeates all things. In yogic practice, it is the energy that connects the physical body to the mind and soul. Aloha: While commonly used as a greeting, the word itself contains “ha,” which also means “breath of life”. “Alo” translates to presence or sharing, making Aloha the “sharing of the breath” or joyous affection. So, although the concepts are similar the main difference is the sharing aspects which are actually physical. The focus on the breath in the Indian yogic tradition is personal in the practice of pranayama, the art of controlling life force through regulated breathing techniques. However, in the Hawaiian tradition called honi, we touch noses, and exchange breath to symbolize unity. Our project, Share Bliss, has its foundation in the honi tradition as residing here on the islands of Hawaii for the past 15 years we have come to appreciate another human quality known as pono. Pono is a foundational Hawaiian word signifying balance, righteousness, and integrity. It means living in harmony with oneself, others, and the environment (‘aina) by doing what is right, fair, and respectful. Aloha & Pono are two of the key components of the ancient Hawaiian culture which existed here long before Captain Cook arrived and our islands eventually became where the United States first engaged in ‘regime change’, by overthrowing our Queen Lili’uokalani. From January 1893 the islands of Hawaii have been ruled by the U.S. with a variety of pros and cons. History is history, but hopefully when the 10 million visitors come each year they will be able to see beyond our difficulties struggling to show our true colors and fully appreciate the sincere good qualities which our ancestors fostered…