There are a number of ways to act in the world - to react to people, events and situations. Much is made of reactions such as flight, flight and freeze responses. These can be potentially problematic reactions whilst in some contexts being useful reactions to have. Three qualities of reaction to events and circumstances that the kalakupua -adventurer tradition of Huna … [Read more...] about Three Adventurous Reactions: a Huna perspective
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Huna Perspectives on the Nature of the Self
The adventurer view is one of multiple perspectives on any particular topic and in what follows I offer some ideas on the nature of the self. Living within the Hu and Na Your self exists within the Hu and the Na, the masculine energy of movement and the feminine energy of stillness. So the self consists of activity and inactivity ever shifting, as a wave, and … [Read more...] about Huna Perspectives on the Nature of the Self
A Taoist View on the Nature of the self
Adventurers and heros amongst you, in fact anyone anywhere, might be wise to take the time to listen to these words and just consider what they mean to you. Perspectives on the nature of the self As mentioned previously, I am delighted to be writing an as and when series of ponderings with Stephen Russell aka Barefoot Doctor. Here we will be letting our creative juices … [Read more...] about A Taoist View on the Nature of the self
The Wonderful Kukui
This article draws on a contribution by Jim Fallon and is concerned with the symbolism and use of the kukui nut. Source of the kukui nut Image courtesy of Susan Floyd The kukui nut comes from the kukui nut tree (aleurites moluccanus) sometimes referred to as candlenut and found in the tropics including Hawaii. The nut is round approximately 5 cm in … [Read more...] about The Wonderful Kukui
A Navigation Tool for the Huna Adventurer
Planning Your Next Adventure? The start of a new year provides for many a time to plan ahead and refocus on new goals for the year ahead. I offer here a simple and effective technique for doing this, which of course can be used at any point in the year. Focus is Key The key to achieving goals is choice and focus. Focus via the Lono gives direction to the Ku to … [Read more...] about A Navigation Tool for the Huna Adventurer
Exploring Huna and Taoist Perspectives
Origins and introductions I am very excited to be working on some writings with Stephen Russell aka Barefoot Doctor. Stephen started training in the martial arts and energy healing 52 years ago and has since trained in understanding the human condition and ways to ameliorate suffering. This involved studying shamanic healing, acupuncture and Taoist … [Read more...] about Exploring Huna and Taoist Perspectives
Another Perspective on Compassion
Stewart Blackburn on Compassion I recently wrote an article on the subject of compassion as it is a topic of great importance to me. In that article I referred to the work of Stewart Blackburn and particularly his excellent recent book 'It's Time To Come Home: With Kindness And Compassion We Come Back To Ourselves. Self Compassion I spoke to Stewart about the concept, and … [Read more...] about Another Perspective on Compassion
The Importance of Compassion
At a recent workshop I was at, the topic of compassion was discussed. It is a concept that I believe is important for many reasons so I will explore it here. What is Compassion? Many popular dictionaries provide a common definition of compassion along the lines of: a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering or Sympathetic pity … [Read more...] about The Importance of Compassion
Huna and the Tarot
The Tarot as a Teaching Tool There are various theories about the Tarot and many uses as well as some misconceptions. One way of looking at the Tarot is as a wonderful storehouse of symbolism. Another way is to consider the Tarot as a teaching tool. In an article for Aloha International, Jim Fallon and Serge King, explored a way of using the Mayor Arcana of the Tarot to … [Read more...] about Huna and the Tarot
A Lesson About Change From Serge King
Lava Flows on Big Island brings Big Changes In May 2018 volcanic activity increased around the Kilauea Volcano on Big Island. This resulted in eruptions, the opening of fissures, increases in volcanic smog (Vog), many many earthquakes and an increased flow of lava on the eastern side of the Island. As a result, there were evacuations and the landscape of the island has, in … [Read more...] about A Lesson About Change From Serge King