ON a recent trip to America, one of my friends stopped for a week in Hawaii. There she met a guide who, sensing her interest in spiritualism, introduced her to the basics of ‘Huna Kahuna’, which she eagerly shared with me.
Huna Kahuna is the Hawaiian system for healing the soul based on seven principles.
1. IKE: It means the world is what you think it is. It is the first principle that begins the process of healing. It says that your world is a reflection of your beliefs. You will see or perceive the world according to your personal beliefs and thoughts. If you have an optimistic outlook on life, you will find that the world is a happy place. If you have a negative perception of life, the world will seem sad to you. As we change our perceptions and awareness, the world around us changes accordingly.
2. KALA. It means that there are no limits to anything.
You’ll discover something beyond the farthest star or inside the smallest quark. Similarly, we also have no limits to our energy fields. Our physical appearance is not the end to our physical being. It is not difficult to feel someone’s love or anger from across a room or even in the realm of the sixth sense.
We are all connected to all things in the universe, because everything comprises energy and we are all made of the same energy. KALA believes that there is no separation in the universe. It is only the different patterns of energy that make things appear to be separate and they are only separate in our mind’s eye. Separation is considered to be a useful illusion.
To use this principle, think about the connections in the universe, physical or spiritual, that you want to make. Separate your world when you find it useful, but feel your connection with it when you desire its cooperation, love and harmony.
3. MAKIA: It means energy flows where attention goes.
Wherever we focus our attention, energy will follow. MAKIA says that you create your own reality by your energy patterns, and through focus and intent can think about what you want or what you don’t want in life. This energy is neutral. It goes where you direct it, thus you get what you focus on. If you focus on love, you’ll get love. The universe always gives you what you ask of it.
4. MANAWA: It means ‘now’ is the moment of power.
Dwelling on the past weakens you. It only creates a state of tension and helplessness. When you say “I could have ...” or “I should have done this ...” you are in effect fantasizing in a realm that can have no meaningful productivity and most likely bring disease into your life. For good or bad, you made the absolute best possible decision that you could have at the time. Now you can choose to change your ways for future actions, but trust that you did the best you possibly could and let it go.
Similarly, the future is not yet here. So worrying about it can weaken you as well. You have absolutely no power over it; the best you can do is lay groundwork through plans and goals and expect the best.
This brings us to ‘now’, which is the only time you can do anything. This is where your power lies. This can be a very powerful tool if you choose to use it for changing your perspective or interpretation of the past. Just like the adage, “Stop worrying and start living”.
5. ALOHA: It means to love is to be happy.
ALOHA does not just mean hello and goodbye. It means love, which increases as judgment decreases. Why? Criticism in any negative form weakens you. The world is founded on love, so naturally its opposite will alienate a person as well as restrict one’s energy. This occurs when you criticize others or yourself. Therefore, shroud yourself in positive energy and tune out unfair criticism of yourself and the negative energy that the other people exude.
6. MANA: It means all power comes from within.
All things have power. Even plants also have power. They can either have healthy or poisonous effect. Similarly, you too have power. You have been given from the time you were born an unconditionally power called ‘free will’. Your right to choose the way you lead your life is what makes you who you are.
This power comes from within us and is given to others by our choice. People have no power over you unless you give it to them. This includes your boss, spouse, parents or even head of state. What many of us often forget is that we must take responsibility for the decisions that we take. No one can make you do anything, nor can they make you sad or angry. You actually choose that action or emotional response.
We have, to a large degree, been brought up in a society of blame. It’s always someone else’s fault. Yet, when you lay the blame on another person, you essentially give your power away and weaken yourself. Because of our fast-paced society, we often choose to give authority to the others. Politicians, teachers, confidantes, superiors and some others are a few examples. When you are unhappy with their decisions and actions, remember that it was your decision to give them power and take responsibility for your role in the matter concerned.
7. PONO: It means effectiveness is the measure of truth.
We know that in the game of chess there are innumerable ways to move your pieces. No one, to this day, including computers, has figured out all the permutations in the game. So how many ways are there to win? PONO says that effectiveness is the measure of truth. In other words, use the means that determine the ends you desire. There is always another way to do anything. My system or ‘style’ is not the same as the one adopted by any other individual, but it is successful for me. Everyone has their own way to get what they’re looking for.
Secondly, if you want peace on earth, use peaceful means to achieve it. If you want to harmonize the relationship with your spouse or any close friend, use loving means to produce it.
ON a recent trip to America, one of my friends stopped for a week in Hawaii. There she met a guide who, sensing her interest in spiritualism, introduced her to the basics of ‘Huna Kahuna’, which she eagerly shared with me.
