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Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking that means love, compassion, respect and empathy. Discover how we can all find greater contentment and kindness for ourselves, each other and our world with more Aroha in our lives.

The 52 life lessons are arranged into 4 chapters that introduce the different, important facets of Aroha: Manaakitanga (kindness); Kaitiakitanga (love for our world); Whanaungatanga (empathy); and Tino rangatiratanga (what is right).
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My thoughts on this audiobook
This is a personal pick of mine and listened via bolindaaudio through hamiltonlibraries. Although parts are in Maori, Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder does also talk in English and explains the meanings in quite depth. Told in a comfortable understanding calming style, one doesn't need to understand Maori themselves to pick this book up. I do not understand Maori but I do understand and respect their ethos.
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Giving this a 5 star review and recommend to anyone who is interested in other countries belief system, who love inspirational and motivational non fiction books, plenty of life lesson scenarios, just don't eat the toilet seat (joke, I wont get it unless you read it already).

Leaving you with little segments that resonated with me that I would love to share.
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"....he who stands lives, he who does nothing perishes ..... just do it ..."
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"... starting small leads to growth ...."
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" ... nature is trying to give us messages all the time we need to look up from our devices, lift our down cast gaze and rediscover our own beauty and living..."
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".... a true friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart, aroha goes straight to your heart ..."
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" ...to forget one ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without its roots, know where you come from..."