It's just a piece of wood - General Tiki

S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on Sat, Oct 18, 2003 10:59 PM Hey JT, I'm with you. I don't derive any mystical or spiritual energy from my involvement in the tiki culture other than the joy the pure love of art, history and lifestyle brings into my life, home and relationships. I realize that the carved idols from past cultures held a sacred significance and I don't mean to trivialize that. The Book of Tiki is very specific about preserving and respecting historical landmarks, but at the same time, we should enjoy and pay tribute to these things we hold near and dear in a joyful and playful way. The Hawaiian word Aloha goes a little deeper than hello / goodbye...it means love of the land and love of the people. That's good enough for me.

Hey JT, I'm with you. I don't derive any mystical or spiritual energy from my involvement in the tiki culture other than the joy the pure love of art, history and lifestyle brings into my life, home and relationships. I realize that the carved idols from past cultures held a sacred significance and I don't mean to trivialize that. The Book of Tiki is very specific about preserving and respecting historical landmarks, but at the same time, we should enjoy and pay tribute to these things we hold near and dear in a joyful and playful way. The Hawaiian word Aloha goes a little deeper than hello / goodbye...it means love of the land and love of the people. That's good enough for me.

Post #55744 by Shipwreckjoey on Sat, Oct 18, 2003 10:59 PM