Day 5 Manaʻo for Cohort Waikolu March 20, 2026
To reflect on our last day of the March Cohort Waikolu, as we were closed out by the rains that also began our week’s journey together, here are the closing manaʻo and reflections that were shared in our large group circle at Hālau o Haumea:
Connecting to others without connection
Connecting with others
Being present in the moment because there is no guarantee another moment is coming
Perpetuate wonder
Reflection
Wonder
Context
Love
Redefinition
Pilina & moʻokūʻauhau
Taking time/patience to nurture something
“There is another world but it isn’t this one.”
Pilina and sense of continuity and perpetuation that we hope will continue because right now with climate change, might not have what’s next
Being open to trying new things even if it’s difficult
Staying connected and rooted in who you are to others
Use words
Patience and intentionality
Real connection and being a part of one being
Big thank you for the whole week, really rounded out my understanding of Hawaiian ways of learning, so mahalo
Mahalo to the staff for inspiring me to want to teach my kaikaina
The lesson is the interconnectedness of everything, importance of sharing stories and listening to others. Being a little island in the middle of huge ocean is important to recognize connections to each other
Connection and interconnectedness of everyone, beauty of intentionally choosing to connect to others
Mahalo to team for making this week happen
Mahalo to the team and everyone being present
I feel like I’ve learned quite a bit, my huaʻōlelo is hoʻonaʻauao because got to see different perspectives I never got to see before
Connecting to new people and parts of campus
Mahalo to everyone. For me, it’s important to remember there’s always more to learn about your past and important to nurture the present and to sustain the future
Honor discomfort because that’s growth
ʻĀina is an inhabited place, we all have a role in our landscape and many landscapes
I’ve learned about humility with this place and respect for the people and honoring the past
Gratitude and also the constant reminder to understand where we are today
Storytelling is important, continue telling stories
“Be okay sitting in tension so you can stand in the tension.”
Mahalo everyone for making this week so memorable and meaningful!