In “Mastering Your Hidden Self,” Serge Kahili King unveils the profound wisdom of the Hawaiian Kahunas, offering a unique perspective on reality, consciousness, and human potential. Drawing from his direct experience with Hawaiian shamanic traditions, King presents a worldview that challenges conventional understanding while offering practical insights into the nature of reality and personal power.
The Foundation: The Seven Principles
At the heart of the Kahuna teaching lies a set of principles that King presents as universal truths. The first and most fundamental principle states that “The World is What You Think It Is.” This isn’t mere positive thinking; it represents a deep understanding of how consciousness shapes reality. As King explains, “Your beliefs about reality become your experience of reality.”
This principle forms the foundation for understanding the extraordinary abilities attributed to the Kahunas. If reality is indeed shaped by consciousness, then expanding our beliefs about what’s possible naturally expands what we can achieve.
The Three Selves
Central to Kahuna wisdom is the understanding that human consciousness operates through three distinct aspects or “selves.” Unlike the Western concept of a single unified consciousness, this model offers a more nuanced understanding of human experience and potential.
The Lower Self (Unihipili)
This is the subconscious mind, keeper of memory and emotions. The Kahunas understood this aspect as childlike, responsive to imagery and feeling rather than logic. It controls bodily functions and is the source of intuition and creativity.
The Middle Self (Uhane)
This represents our ordinary conscious mind – the seat of rational thought and will. It’s our everyday thinking self that makes decisions and plans. The middle self can communicate with and direct both the lower and higher selves.
The Higher Self (Aumakua)
Often described as our spiritual aspect, the higher self exists beyond ordinary space and time. It has access to greater wisdom and power but requires proper communication from the middle self to engage its help.
The Nature of Reality
King presents the Kahuna understanding of reality as far more fluid and interconnected than conventional Western views suggest. Everything is connected through an energy field the Hawaiians call “aka,” similar to what modern physics might describe as the quantum field.
This interconnected reality responds to three key elements:
- Intention (the focused direction of consciousness)
- Attention (where consciousness is directed)
- Relaxation (the state that allows energy to flow freely)
The Power of Mana
Mana, often translated as “life force” or “spiritual power,” plays a crucial role in Kahuna understanding. Unlike some Eastern concepts of life energy, mana is seen as abundant and easily accessible. As King notes, “There is no limit to the amount of mana available. It is as free and abundant as the air we breathe.”
The Kahunas understood that mana flows where attention goes, and its flow can be directed through conscious intention. This understanding forms the basis for many of their seemingly miraculous abilities.
The Role of Symbols and Pattern
In Kahuna wisdom, symbols and patterns serve as bridges between consciousness and manifestation. The physical world itself is understood as a symbolic representation of consciousness. This view helps explain how Kahunas could influence physical reality through working with symbols and ritual.
King explains that this isn’t about the symbols themselves having power, but rather about their ability to focus and direct consciousness effectively. The right symbol, properly used, can facilitate remarkable changes in both consciousness and physical reality.
The Nature of Healing
The Kahuna approach to healing differs significantly from Western models. Rather than fighting against illness, they focus on increasing harmony and flow. Disease is seen as a manifestation of blocked energy or disharmonious patterns in consciousness.
This understanding leads to a more holistic approach to healing that addresses physical, emotional, and mental aspects simultaneously. The goal is not just to eliminate symptoms but to restore natural harmony and flow.
Time and Space
The Kahuna view of time and space offers interesting parallels to modern physics. They understood these elements as constructs of consciousness rather than absolute realities. This understanding allowed them to work effectively with healing and influence across distances and even across time.
As King explains, this isn’t about denying the practical reality of time and space, but rather about understanding their true nature as flexible constructs rather than rigid limitations.
The Role of the Kahuna
Traditional Kahunas weren’t merely priests or shamans in the conventional sense. They were masters of understanding and working with consciousness. Their remarkable abilities came from their deep understanding of how reality works and their willingness to work within these principles.
King emphasizes that these abilities aren’t supernatural but rather natural applications of universal principles. The same potential exists within everyone who understands and applies these principles.
Modern Applications
While the Kahuna wisdom comes from an ancient tradition, its principles remain remarkably relevant to modern life. Their understanding of consciousness and reality offers practical insights for:
- Personal development
- Healing and wellness
- Relationship harmony
- Achievement and success
The Path Forward
King presents the Kahuna wisdom not as a historical curiosity but as a living tradition with profound implications for modern life. Understanding these principles can transform our view of reality and our place within it.
The teachings suggest that our potential far exceeds conventional beliefs. As we expand our understanding of what’s possible, we naturally expand our ability to achieve what previously seemed impossible.
Contemporary Relevance
The Kahuna understanding of consciousness and reality finds interesting parallels in modern quantum physics and consciousness research. Their insights into the relationship between mind and reality offer valuable perspectives for addressing modern challenges.
The wisdom they preserved and transmitted offers practical approaches to personal development and transformation that remain as relevant today as they were in ancient Hawaii.