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Elder, Hinemoa,

Aroha : Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet / Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet Dr Hinemoa Elder. - Auckland : Penguin Random House New Zealand, 2020. - 233 pages illustrations ; 19 cm.

Includes indexes.

Aroha : an introduction -- Manaakitanga : te aroha ki te tangata = Care, respect and kindness towards others and ourselves -- Katiakitanga : te aroha ki a Papatūānuku = Love for our world -- Whanaungatanga : te aroha ki ngā hononga = Empathy and connection between people -- Tino rangatiratanga : te aroha ki te tika = The pursuit of what is right, self-determination -- Kupu whakatepe / Conclusion : coming to the end of theis book's journey.

Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati. When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable. See the world differently, through some of the wisest of human eyes. Discover traditional Maori philosophy through 52 whakatauki - simple, powerful life lessons, one for every week. Each one is retold by respected Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder to show how we can live a less stressful daily life, with more contentment and kindness for each other and the planet. Find out how the power of aroha can help you each day, and through its many meanings - fundamental Maori values - make a happier world for everyone.


In English with some Māori.

ISBN: 9780143775225 0143775227

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Proverbs, Maori.
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Well-being.
Conduct of life
Philosophy, Maori.
Rāpunga whakaaro.
Whenua.
Taiao.
Mana atua.
Whakataukī

Dewey Class. No.: 158.1 ELD