In June, 2000, Successories of Hawaii contacted two Hawaiian Language experts to translate their 12 English quotes written by Dr. Linda Andrade Wheeler into the Hawaiian language. The Collection of English quotes translated into Hawaiian quotes were called, The Essence of Aloha.
The translated quotes were completed by January, 2001. These beautiful quotes were then laser-engraved on matte frames with a breath-taking island scene to create our unique line of island inspirational lithographs. In addition, The Essence of Aloha quotes were also put on island greeting cards and wallet cards. These products were sold at Successories of Hawaii at Ward Centre from 2001 – 2007 and are now available exclusively through https://www.drlindawheeler.com/
Po’okela (Excellence)
“It is through the way you serve others that your greatness will be felt.”
by Dr. Linda Andrade Wheeler ©2001
The most popular of The Essence of Aloha quotes at Successories of Hawaii was the quote entitled, Po’okela (excellence) It is through the way you serve others that your greatness will be felt. This particular quote, when put in various sized framed lithographs with a beautiful island scene, was very well received by Successories of Hawaii customers from business, education, military and non-profit groups.
The Essence of Aloha quotes is the collective work of three Hawaii born, experienced and creative educators — Dr. Linda Andrade Wheeler, Puanani Wilhelm and Keoni Inciong. Dr. Linda Andrade Wheeler, born and raised in Pu’unene, Maui is an author who has written over 10 books and is an educator who has had experience from the preschool to the university level. Ms. Puanani Wilhelm was the Native Hawaiian Language Educational Administrator at the Hawaii State Department of Education, and was the first State Specialist for Hawaiian Immersion in 1995. She has had extensive work experience in Hawaiian language immersion and Hawaiian studies; and Mr. Keoni Inciong, a Hawaiian language and immersion specialist, who continues to help schools implement a culturally responsive education in Hawaii.
