The Ethics Of The Everyday Shaman
Shamans are highly principled people who agree to do no intentional harm to others, the land, or spirit. Everything and everyone are treated with compassion, dignity and respect. At the core of every shaman trained here at the everyday shaman organisation is healing. How will this help them move forward. To do this effectively we must always be striving to better ourselves through continuous deep introspective work.
To help uphold these principles the everyday shaman will adopt the principles of the ancient Hawaiian shamans. We call these principles the Huna which means ‘the secret’.
There are 7 altogether and these were developed by Serge Kihili King, an expert in Hawaiian shamanism. He wanted to bring its teachings into the wider world to be practiced as part of ordinary everyday life which is why they are perfect for the our everyday shaman organisation.
The 7 Principles
Ike (ee-kay) the world is what you think it is.
This principle reminds us that we have the ability, by changing your thoughts, to change your experience of the world. That if you change your beliefs, you can change your experience.
Kala (kul-la) – there are no limits.
We are all interconnected so your thoughts, actions, and behaviours influence the universe, and the universe influences you. It is also a reminder that the universe is infinite. And you are part of that infinite and so that infinite is part of you.
Kala teaches you that when you expand your mind, you will naturally seek out new pathways and ultimately change.
Makia (muk-ee-a) energy flows where attention goes.
This is very powerful for body mapping and body work. When you focus on something either physical, emotional, or mental, all energy flows into it. This means not only are you pooling your energy into it, but you are pulling the energy from the universe into it as well. Makia teaches focus – on what you are touching as you work, on your intention, on your breath, on surrendering into each moment. As you focus, other issues dissolve.
Manawa (ma-nah-wa) Now is the moment of power.
All power exists in the present moment. This moment is where you plant the seeds for the future and where you can harvest the crops from the past. This moment is where you can facilitate change. This moment is where you connect with, support, and allow healing for yourself.
Aloha (A-low-ha) to love is to be happy with (someone or something).
Love is fundamental to all healing. Acceptance is fundamental to healing progress. To accept, to be happy with, to embrace, to create harmony is aloha.
Mana (ma-na) All power comes from within
Mana recognises that we all come from the same place – spirit. It is spirit or life force that gives you your ability to exist and to navigate the world. All the power for transformation and evolution comes from within, from your mana.
Pono (po-no) effectiveness is the measurement of truth.
Pono refers to finding alignment or rightness, whether it be with your own soul, a friend or relative, your job, your home, or your healing practice. The extended meaning of pono teaches that when something is right it is right for all concerned. You are most effective when you are aligned with your truth.
If what you are doing is effective, then you are pono with it. If one method or many methods work for you then you can use the positive aspects from those methods to effectively facilitate a space where healing can occur.
Each principle inter-relates with the other principles. Like our world they are all interconnected. As you work with them, they will teach and inform all aspects of your life, including your practice and all your relationships.
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