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Aroha

Maori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet

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Aroha

By: Dr Hinemoa Elder
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 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.

Chapters include:
- Manaakitanga (love for each other)
- Kaitiakitanga (respect for our planet)
- Whanaungatanga (community and connectivity)
- Tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) Consciousness & Thought Environment Ethics & Morality Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Science Self-Esteem Conservation Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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I have the audible and a physical copy, which sits on my nightstand, the most powerful act I feel I do to set my day and to close my day is to close my eyes, flip the pages and land on a page, the page always resonates, I feel empowered, connected, grounded.

Beautiful, thank you 💚

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very interesting read 📚 👌 learn alot of daily wisdom shared with in family history and stories passed down through generations

aroha book

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Really loved this book
Easy to listen
Calming voice
Enjoyed hearing snippets in te reo Māori too
Ataahua pukapuka 🙌🏾

Aroha ki tō korero

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Dr. Hinemoa Elder has the most soothing voice! Loved every bit of this audio book and each part I resonated with and actually applied to my life 🙌🏽

Amazing listen!

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Absolutely stunning book! As a wahine on her Māoritanga reclamation journey this book really spoke to my soul. Will be getting my hands on a physical copy

Must-read!

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