When I took all of my NLP trainings some years ago, it was part of the program to introduce the students to the spiritual study of Huna (originally named Ho'omana).  This is because the practice of self development or intensive personal growth works best when balanced with an "ego-less" spiritual practice and vice versa.  

 
The Huna introduction was an optional morning so no one felt as if this information was being forced on them.  Those who were curious or felt some "call" to learn more showed up.  It was during this morning that the trainers did a demonstration of a practice called Higher Self Therapy that changed my life.   

This is what happened. The trainers asked people in the audience "who has a limiting belief they'd like to get rid of"? There was a woman sitting in front of me just a bit off to my right who raised her hand.  The woman said her belief was that going on to Trainer's Training (to teach NLP) was not worth the investment and that she really could not see the value in taking it. I think my trainers liked the thought of getting rid of this belief and I think the woman liked the thought of challenging them.  As I listened to this woman who was probably in her early 50's seemingly educated and knowledgeable, I realized she was voicing MY limiting belief as well as her own.

The woman was asked to think about her limiting belief.  As she (and I) did this, I heard what sounded like some sort of rapid fire singing. It turned out the trainers were chanting and even though it was something I did not understand, it was lovely and lyrical and complex as it was done in the Hawaiian language. It was rapid and had an emotional intensity that gave me goose bumps.  At the same time I heard an accelerated breathing with lots of "haaaa" sound accompanying it.  They asked the woman to notice when the limiting belief disappeared and within a few minutes, she spoke, astonished to find the limiting belief was gone and so was mine!  I went on to take Trainer's Training and am now teaching NLP as well as Huna.  It was one of the best decisions I ever made.  Had I not gotten rid of my limiting belief, my life would surely be very different and not nearly as fulfilling as it is today.
 
During my recent interview I was asked: What was appealing about HUNA for you?
"I'm quite an impatient person. I am not one to spend months or years trying to understand and resolve why this or that happened in my life.  NLP personally provided me with a rapid way to change what wasn't working in my life and of course it's what I've used with my clients. NLP is the left-brained, logical way to rapid understanding and resolution and it works in the most beautiful and powerful way.  And yet I felt the need for more.  I needed to connect to the "bigger me" within so I could learn to connect with the bigger ALL that is.  Huna provided the way.  It is a comprehensive spiritual system that bridges the connection of our existence to the One (God, Source, the Universe, etc).  Because it is not a religious system it has immense appeal for me.  That day years ago in my NLP training I was clearly called and I answered by thoughtfully learning about Huna."
  
I was also asked: What would you say are the top 3 benefits you received as a result of attending a HUNA course?
"Well that's easy.  I finally have a very profound set of skills that enable me to connect with my higher self and Source where I can live in true joy and peace.  This happens because when you are connected to Source you automatically let go of the negative feelings and limiting beliefs that drive negative behavior.  What more do you need?  Ok, practically speaking, I learned several powerful and easy ways to meditate so I can grow and maintain my connection to Source.  I have the most rapid and comprehensive methods to clear away barriers to manifesting what the Universe is ready and willing to deliver to me. It's quite extraordinary really because I've been exposed to many other types of techniques and systems that say they do what Huna does and they just don't achieve the wide level of accomplishment that Huna bestows on those who incorporate it into their life.  Additionally, it is a widely held belief that the religious and spiritual practices of today are actually the offspring of Huna.  This ancient system (which some believe dates back at least 35,000 years) has many correlations to current day religious and spiritual practices with none of the dogma."
 
Lastly I was asked: How have you been able to incorporate HUNA into your everyday life?
"I use many aspects of Huna daily.  Meditation, higher self therapy and the energetic symbols are just a few of the elements I use. We are energetic beings and this is an energetic Universe. I use the language of the Universe (energy and vibration) daily with all of my clients and students. Huna also gives us chanting as a way to raise our vibration. The chanting is still a work in progress for me. Also, teaching our 3-day Wisdom of Huna workshop always lights up a special connection to this most ancient and revered system.  There is no other experience like it."

People who have known me for a long time tell me I'm not the same person I was prior to my NLP trainings and spiritual awakening.  They are right, I'm much more confident, happier and more at peace with myself and I'm surprised at how easy it's really been.  I guess I was ready.

If you are ready and would like to attend the Wisdom of Huna weekend at the end of the month, please contact us for more information.
  
With Aloha,
Julie
P.S. The word Aloha contains a loving and secret teaching that embodies how I strive to live my life.  To find out more about this powerful meaning, please contact me.