He nanea no ka lawai‘a kole. - It is interesting to fish for kole. - (It is interesting to gather and tell stories) -Hawaiian proverb Messages Through Metaphors Cultures throughout the world each have their own unique teaching tales. These stories provide shared narratives which can entertain, fascinate, educate and share values from generation to generation. In … [Read more...] about The Bowl of Light: A Teaching Tale
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Learning From The Nature Of Waves
What can we learn from waves? I have always been fascinated by the coast and in particular the waves as they crash against the shore. From childhood I can recall holidays with hours just spent watching the ebb and flow of the waves and trying to anticipate and understand the varied patterns that they create. I have often wondered if this fascination was fuelled by the fact … [Read more...] about Learning From The Nature Of Waves
Life is an Adventure (song)
One of the things I absolutely love about Huna is the frame of treating life as an adventure. Indeed, the Kahili lineage of Huna is about the Way of the Adventurer and this is reflected in the attitudes and perspectives taken toward reality. Another thing that I relish about the Huna philosophy is that there is plenty of room for incorporating fun into the adventure. So why … [Read more...] about Life is an Adventure (song)
Radiation Technique Meditation
Jim Fallon has developed his own variation on the Radiation Technique- a meditation which provides a way of tapping into a sense of unconditional love and experience the benefits of doing so. Tapping Into Unconditional Love, Peace and Joy. The heart is the center of who you are, unconditional love experience, a peace that passes all understanding. Unconditional love is … [Read more...] about Radiation Technique Meditation
5 Reasons I Love Huna – Wayne Kealohi Powell
Being naturally curious, I have asked a lot of people why they have been been drawn to Huna and what they most value about it. I asked fellow Alakai, Huna practitioner and author Wayne Kealohi Powell to provide 5 reasons why he loves Huna. I hope this inspires you. 1. Huna Aids Understanding Huna is my friend. It consoles me when I need to understand something better. It … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons I Love Huna – Wayne Kealohi Powell
The Shaman’s Mind – New Huna Book
A New Huna Book Well - the 7th of July 2020 arrived! I am excited to announce that fellow alakai Jonathan Hammond has written a book on Huna and it has just been released for publication. Entitled 'The Shaman's Mind: Huna Wisdom To Change Your Life' the book outlines Jonathan's approach to using the gift of Huna knowledge in his own life and in working with others. I … [Read more...] about The Shaman’s Mind – New Huna Book
Halema’uma’u Caldera: A Reflection on Beauty and Power
The Halema'uma'u Caldera This image is of the Halema'uma'u Caldera which forms part of the Kīlauea active volcano in Volcano National Parks on Big Island Hawaii. Often referred to as a crater, it is in fact a caldera which is formed by the inner collapse of a volcano (whereas a crater is formed by an outer explosion of rocks from a volcano). Kīlauea and the Halemaʻumaʻu … [Read more...] about Halema’uma’u Caldera: A Reflection on Beauty and Power
Tell Us Your 5 Reasons to Love Huna
What Are Your 5 Reasons To Love Huna? If someone asked you for five reasons you loved Huna, I wonder what you would say? Well here's your chance to answer that question. I am undertaking a Huna related project and am looking for people's answer to that question. I am interested in getting a range of responses and analysing them to find out where there are common areas … [Read more...] about Tell Us Your 5 Reasons to Love Huna
A Huna Perspective on Coping in Uncertain Times
May you live in interesting times Proverb (origin uncertain!). The saying above can be seen as both a blessing or a curse. In our lives, change is a constant. Sometimes change is small and incremental so small as to be almost imperceptible, at other times change can be exciting and a welcome adventure and at other times change can be massive, ‘in your face’, disruptive … [Read more...] about A Huna Perspective on Coping in Uncertain Times
The Marvellous Mana Cards
The Mana Cards About ten years ago whilst on Hawaii I came across the Mana Cards: The Power of Hawaiian Wisdom and immediately bought the set I still use. First published in 1998, they consist of forty-four excellently designed cards which present symbols, images, and wisdom based on the spiritual, cultural, and Huna traditions of Hawai'i. They can be used for divination, … [Read more...] about The Marvellous Mana Cards