My Dreams for Kauai

"Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love." - Grandmaster Morihei Ueshiba

I understand that people will have their opinions regarding what I have to say. The variables and contributing factors that make my dreams a reality may be too complex and in some way unrealistically attainable. It may seem unattainable for many reasons but to me, one of mankind's diminishing commodities which is sincerity and love is the key reason. To sincerely have love for your fellow man brings with it the thoughts of doing things that are conducive to their health and well-being in front of the needs and desires of ones self. A task that many unfortunately aren't willing to do. It also tests ones levels of tolerance for differences of opinions and often calls upon one to turn a blind eye to our human errors. This is the true essence of "aloha", a concept and not just a word that has been frivolously tossed about and used as a selling tool for commercial and materialistic gain. It belittles the true intention of the term in its deepest form.

So how does this relate to "My Dream for Kauai"? Because in understanding and doing all things in the truest sense of aloha, I believe that many of the issues we face today as a society but more so as residents of our unique island home can be resolved. I don't claim to have all of the answers to the problems we face here on Kauai, but I do offer my opinions with an open mind willing to adjust said opinions based on contributing facts and input from those who share our island home.

I hear it every election year, people who want change and politicians who want to make a difference. However, very few communicate their opinions on the changes they want to see or come up with plausible solutions. I for one believe in the words of Grandmaster Ueshiba that in order for us to balance the spiritual (not the religious) and material, we need to move forward and trade within our island community, in sincerity and love.

Dom Acain