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Mastering Your Hidden Self: A Guide to the Huna Way
Huna philosophy is about learning to become a conscious cocreator with the Universe. Hawaiian shaman King uses Kahuna healing methods to help us access the hidden energy of life, develop powers of concentration, and make friends with the deepest aspect of our being. Learn how your Higher Self, or aumakua, is contacted in the dream dimension. Get in touch with the Mana, the hidden energy of life. Develop higher powers of concentration by utilizing the tikis, created images of sight, sound, and feeling in meditation. Become aware of your subconscious, an integral part of your being, which impatiently awaits communion with the ego.
191 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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April 21, 2012
Neil Strauss recommends this book, but I didn't get that much out of it. I would recommend "Instant Rapport" instead.
June 18, 2015
Great book! took me a while to be in the right mindset to really grasp it, but it is an amazing read. One of those books you should go back to and re-read. Going through it once is not enough though (in my opinion). I really do see it as a guide, to keep at hand and practice until you reach self-mastery.
October 29, 2015
this book is bordering mysticism. However, that could well be that we are not prepared to accept 'new truths'. I feel such 'lessons' do require the presence of qualified teachers which then make such knowledge more tacit in nature.
the easiest d.i.y. from the book is probably understanding our subconscious mind by:
(1) giving him/her a name
(2) having internal dialogues with him/her to pull out good and bad memories so that we are aware of any limiting beliefs we have (i.e. on the latter).
29 Oct 2015
p/s: I just 'felt' like re-reading the book, which I did. It opened my mind to accept things which I have not considered previously. It basically talks about the 'different parts' of our mind, i.e. the subconscious mind, the conscious mind, the superconscious mind, aka, mana. And how understanding each is important. This leads me to investigate 'chi' or 'qi' or 'mana' as the term is also known. It appears to border mysticism, HOWEVER, it reconciles some mysteries/initial questions that I have about our mind and its nature. Am excited and am investigating this further. Hope that this exercise is fruitful
the easiest d.i.y. from the book is probably understanding our subconscious mind by:
(1) giving him/her a name
(2) having internal dialogues with him/her to pull out good and bad memories so that we are aware of any limiting beliefs we have (i.e. on the latter).
29 Oct 2015
p/s: I just 'felt' like re-reading the book, which I did. It opened my mind to accept things which I have not considered previously. It basically talks about the 'different parts' of our mind, i.e. the subconscious mind, the conscious mind, the superconscious mind, aka, mana. And how understanding each is important. This leads me to investigate 'chi' or 'qi' or 'mana' as the term is also known. It appears to border mysticism, HOWEVER, it reconciles some mysteries/initial questions that I have about our mind and its nature. Am excited and am investigating this further. Hope that this exercise is fruitful
December 31, 2019
I only give 1/5 rating to books written with dishonest intentions by authors. There are a few morsels of wisdom in this book. There is however nothing Hawaiian in Huna. The whole thing is a product of New Age related commercialism. The few good ideas are borrowed from other traditions or from the authors psychological instruction.
If the author would have actually had the intellectual honesty of saying that it was his own invention, I would have rated this book a bit higher. If he would have dropped all pretences in other words. As the book is treating the idea of spiritual development, even a rating of 1 is too high.
Furthermore some ideas are simply wrong and dangerous and contradicted by modern science. My number one pet peeve is the subtle fragrance of "positive thinking" radiating through this book.
Still, there are a few good ideas in it (none of them related to Kahunas of Hawaii, for sure)... Too bad the path to hell is paved with good intentions.
If the author would have actually had the intellectual honesty of saying that it was his own invention, I would have rated this book a bit higher. If he would have dropped all pretences in other words. As the book is treating the idea of spiritual development, even a rating of 1 is too high.
Furthermore some ideas are simply wrong and dangerous and contradicted by modern science. My number one pet peeve is the subtle fragrance of "positive thinking" radiating through this book.
Still, there are a few good ideas in it (none of them related to Kahunas of Hawaii, for sure)... Too bad the path to hell is paved with good intentions.
May 22, 2011
The Huna way is a very interesting concept. Combining bits and pieces from different religious and ideological backgrounds the author made a very interesting case. Though most of the scientific examples cited were mostly para-psychology it was interesting to see the connections drawn between attempts at hard science and the discoveries of the mystics. All in all I'd say it was an interesting read though perhaps a bit too abstract for most. I like the ideas presented more than the underlying Huna ideas. To live a good life one must be in control of themselves and in touch with their inner urges and desires. The take home message is definitely worth the read; and the meditation suggestions could be very useful.
January 28, 2009
A little newage for sure, but I love the visually inspired meditation techniques and the discussion on subconscious and conscious awareness
June 21, 2010
For anyone that enjoyed The Secret but wanted to know more of the "why" behind all of it, this book is a must-read.
March 18, 2013
This book is okay but a bit too eastern and mythical for my liking.
Not a bad book, but I can't read self help books anymore... they all say the same stuff.
Not a bad book, but I can't read self help books anymore... they all say the same stuff.
January 20, 2019
Very good book with a lot of information. This is something you can read, but just know you will have to go back and read various sections again, just to really understand the techniques that Serge Kahili is outlining. I can't wait to go back and work on the methods that he outlines for meditation and other visualization techniques.
March 20, 2021
I love this author. Beautifully written and transcribed. My westernized socialization made some concepts hard for me to understand, which was opportunity to research Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi). I admire Hawaiian culture and values and the spiritual aspect resonates with me.
May 24, 2019
Started a bit slow for me but lots of useful information.
February 26, 2020
This is an amazing and fascinating book that I'm using to improve my life. I think the author wrote it brilliantly.
July 15, 2021
AWESOME book
March 18, 2017
Some interesting ideas and thoughts. I'm not sure I really buy the whole "hidden language" thing, and his coverage of it is a little wearying Reinforcement of ideas from mindfulness and Gestalt...it would be better just to read those.
February 10, 2017
I absolutely hated this book. I the only thing that I really got from it was the use of a pendulum which I do think is useful but King lost me half way when he started talking about aura as a real thing and trying to back it up with bullsh*t pseudo science. I'm sorry but even a little bit of sh*t in a good sandwich makes the sandwich un-editable. It short this book was a waste of my time.
January 3, 2016
Prior to reading this book, I personally have special interest in the word 'Namaste' (let the divine in me, bow to the divine in you). This book is not about any religion and I feel that even some theory/practice is arguable, majority of them is naturally make sense to me. In Bahasa Indonesia the word "aku/ku" derived from Sanskrit and have the meaning of "I/my". Such coincidence with Hawaian ku, the subconscious self.
Below are some quotes that I find very interesting.
"Thomas Edison, for instance, used to take about seventeen very brief naps a day and only needed three hours of sleep at night. He didn't take the naps to sleep or rest but purposely to dream."
"Contrary to what you might expect, the newer a language, the more complicated its grammar, while the older it is the more simple its construction."
Below are some quotes that I find very interesting.
"Thomas Edison, for instance, used to take about seventeen very brief naps a day and only needed three hours of sleep at night. He didn't take the naps to sleep or rest but purposely to dream."
"Contrary to what you might expect, the newer a language, the more complicated its grammar, while the older it is the more simple its construction."
August 15, 2013
an interesting take on hawaiian mysticism. known as huna.
new age hippy psychobabble. or psychoanalysis.
it’s got it all. and teeters between a clearly blurred line.
breath. meditation. and visualazation.
metaphors and symbolism.
understanding the three selves.
meaning you subconscious. conscious. and superconscious mind.
and freudlike sh* t too.
learning to overcome certain complexes. understanding yourself.
by not understanding yourself as clearly as you may. or may not believe.
i can see it’s practical applications in hypnotherapy.
but yeah. i can dig it.
take what may. or may not apply.
*trust yourself.
or is it selves. lol.
new age hippy psychobabble. or psychoanalysis.
it’s got it all. and teeters between a clearly blurred line.
breath. meditation. and visualazation.
metaphors and symbolism.
understanding the three selves.
meaning you subconscious. conscious. and superconscious mind.
and freudlike sh* t too.
learning to overcome certain complexes. understanding yourself.
by not understanding yourself as clearly as you may. or may not believe.
i can see it’s practical applications in hypnotherapy.
but yeah. i can dig it.
take what may. or may not apply.
*trust yourself.
or is it selves. lol.
August 14, 2014
A worthwhile read if you are into spirituality.
Yet I was left unsure as to how authentic the authors version of Hana actually is.
He seems not to talk of much history or cultural backround. But to explain his psychoanalysis and then to justify it by saying it is the Huna way.
The appendix (the few pages that it is,) are the most he does to look into alittle background.
Saying that, it is a good and interesting read.
Lays down all the basics you need for most metaphysical , spiritual or new age learning.
Enjoy.
Yet I was left unsure as to how authentic the authors version of Hana actually is.
He seems not to talk of much history or cultural backround. But to explain his psychoanalysis and then to justify it by saying it is the Huna way.
The appendix (the few pages that it is,) are the most he does to look into alittle background.
Saying that, it is a good and interesting read.
Lays down all the basics you need for most metaphysical , spiritual or new age learning.
Enjoy.
October 26, 2013
Great, quick read about focusing your mind on changing your beliefs and views of the world to be more positive. I really liked how the author acknowledged you could incorporate these practices with any religion. I've read the majority of the principles in other places, especially the parts about positive visualization, but I enjoyed how these practices were discovered long ago.
November 18, 2014
Interesting in parts. A good combining of various systems' it seems. And yet half of it is an argument for the linguistic merit and interpretation of the language of the islands. At any rate love the garden exercises. The whole concept of that is worth the read but it isn't spoken of until near the end.
January 23, 2017
If it is the right time for you, then by all means read study and manifest these teachings in your life
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If it is the right time for you then this book will serve as a guide. If you have ears if you have eyes
See above the above-mentioned
If it is the right time for you then this book will serve as a guide. If you have ears if you have eyes
July 21, 2013
Read the German edition - Begegnung mit dem verborgenen Ich. Ein Arbeitsbuch zur Huna-Magie.
December 7, 2020
Insightful.
November 9, 2016
I enjoyed this book & I am making use of it's ideas in everyday life.
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