A Sense of Peace and Satisfaction

Twenty years ago, when Jim Medeiros Sr. first stood his ground in defense of his native Hawaiian ancestors, it was all about emotion — especially anger. At that time, anger had its place: There is no fury like a righteous warrior unleashed.

But there comes a time when anger must be transformed into positive action.

Once the warrior reaches the negotiating table and gains the power to take a seat at the table where decisions are made, he must be able to articulate what he wants. Embracing reason, depth and purity of purpose and the energy to turn dreams into solid, three-dimensional results takes much more than anger. It takes love. It takes forgiveness and vision, on all sides. That’s the Hawaiian way — respect for each other’s dreams.

When the result of our actions is more preservation, knowledge and protection for Hawaii of old, along with deeper practice and growth of the culture in the present, all involved experience greater peace and satisfaction.

Read more about Jim’s story in Kealohapauole, A Dream That Never Ends.