The ancients taught that we have three piko, or umbilical cords that are tied to successive generations. Life lines to past, present and future.

The PIKO MANAWA is the fontanel and ties us to our ancestors. It was encouraged to keep this portion of the po'o soft as long as possible so the teachings of our tutu would be done while the child matures. Giving that child knowledge beyond their years from generations past. it encourged the unseen ties.

The PIKO ('OPU) is the umbilical tie from child to mother. Commonly refered to as being your 'belly button'. Here is the connection to family, and the present generation.

Finally PIKO 'ilalo' the lower piko or ma'i as it is called is the connection to the future generations. It is here that the ability to procreate is evident. Whether the choice is to physically accomplish the task or not, the responsibility is never shirked. You are still responsible to the next generation.

These piko are daily reminders and physical ones as well to past, present, and future. How will you make due to insure the survial of all? The piko are all of our collective kuleana to care for and allow to continue until all life ends as we know it.

So, what in your life are you doing to accomplish these tasks? Is it important enough to do?

here is your challenge........
peace love light and joy... charles