Next time you’re driving and you see somebody waiting to get out of a parking lot into the flow of traffic, give up that precious five seconds to let him or her in. When you come to an intersection, look around. Is there a way that by giving up a few seconds of your time you could ease a situation that will make the traffic flow better for everyone?

Living consciously is a huge ingredient of living aloha.

It’s really amazing how this works: You slow down to let somebody in front of you in, or maybe to make a left turn across your traffic lane. Do you have to? No, of course not. You do it because it makes your heart feel good to live aloha.

After that kind little deed that cost you nothing, you’ve brightened the day of somebody else, and that person will extend the same courtesy at his or her next opportunity. And on it goes. It feels good and best of all, it’s contagious.

Live Aloha.