LUCKY WE LIVE HAWAII
“Lucky We Live Hawaii” is a saying you see often in the Aloha State. You may spot it on hats, tshirts, bumper stickers and surfboards. Some would even say the local phrase epitomizes the seize the day lifestyle of Hawaii and the idea that life is meant to be relished, not squandered. Hawaii residents are hardly impressed by your salary or the size of your home. Instead, they’re more concerned with how you live, and it’s one of the many elements that makes our humble cluster of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean one of the least stressed, most happy states in the United States. In Hawaii, the quality of life is measured by taking your child out for his first surf session, catching the set of the day at your favorite surf spot or beating your best time to the top of Koko Head Crater to make it for the sunrise.
Below are five examples of how the people of Hawaii embrace the Aloha lifestyle – grabbing life by the seashells and truly living for the moments that take their breath away:
Stay In Touch with Nature. It is well-known that fresh air and sunlight are beneficial, but knowing that we must also make conscious efforts to be apart of nature is hard to do when living in urban communities. In a recent study written in the Bioscience, journal people who live near areas that encourage recreation are less likely to experience depression, stress and anxiety — and Hawaii is overflowing with recreational opportunities. It is truly a place where it is impossible to step out your front door without wanting to embrace and indulge in the beauty that Hawaii has to offer.
Seek Adventure. We know chronic stress can be a bad thing, research has even found it to be related to a higher risk of dying from stroke; however, not all stress is alike. In the midst of immediate stress, the body’s adrenaline hormone is what takes over, helping us to take action. According to Men’s Health Magazine, “activities that are physically and mentally stressful help your body react better to stress in everyday life.” While some may say swimming with sharks is dangerous, we think it’s the perfect avenue to get your adrenaline kicking (after you take all the necessary safety precautions, of course!).
Seek Silence. In a world where technology has become a sixth sense, it’s sometimes difficult to find alone time; but, silence and solitude allows us to relax and renew our minds, which in turn aids us into being more productive. Additionally, some experts at Psychology Today claim that carving out some time alone may actually improve your relationships with others by helping you discover yourself!
Place Family First. For most people, the challenge of balancing work and family often turns into an ultimatum and sometimes forces family members to make impossible choices. In Hawaii, however, the concept of Ohana holds a sacred place – encouraging those who live an “aloha” lifestyle to place their families above all and to always give their family the highest of priorities.
Understand and Embrace Your Place. It can be easy to not stop and smell the roses in life. The simplicity of life on the islands paired with the never ending scenic landscape compels its residents to often take a step back to enjoy the distance from the rest of the world.
However you choose to live the Aloha spirit, we welcome you to join our Ohana down in the North Shore of Oahu. We promise to show you the best of the island all while embracing the beauty that surrounds us. We’ll catch you on the North Side \m/
Aloha,
The North Shore Explorers Team
by | May 11, 2017 |