Fundamentals of Hawaiian Mysticism Paperback – April 1, 2000

I'm not from Hawaii, so I don't know anything about whether Huna has a Hawaiian origin or not and, as a practical matter, the origins of the concept don't really concern me. This book offers practical advice on expanding your spiritual life in a way that is not tied down by the strictures of the Christian Church (I'm not attacking the Church, but some people want the freedom to seek an alternative). In my opinion, the best part of the book is the extended, final chapter entitled "Huna for Everyday." This chapter contains 80 pages of practical advice on using Huna techniques to address everyday problems.

I'm still reading this book and each chapter is illuminating in its wisdom and insights

I have read a lot of Huna books over the years. She makes the basics or foundation of Huna easy, comfortable, straight forward, uncomplicated. She gives the basics clearly with no BS. I would have to put this on the top of my list for someone who really just wants to know the straight facts about "huna" or Hawaiian spirituality and how to use it.

Reading this book has shown me a way to be at peace with myself and the world. Our Ho'Oponopono Group is using it to guide us and keep us on track on being 100% responsible for our own reality and living a live of love and inner peace.

Easy and thorough way to access the three realms of Hawaiian mysticism. I learned quite a lot quickly that could be applied directly to my life and actually embodied in my energy.

The Huna concept of the Triple Soul has profoundly affected my view of my own life, and has been invaluable in my dealing with my own depression, anxiety, and other issues, and Berney's work is excellent at exploring what each Soul is, how each functions, how each Soul relates to each other Soul, and, most important, the book gives practical but deep excercises to explore your own inner Soul dynamics. The book also goes into other aspects of Huna and Hawaiian spirituality, providing a very holistic framework that can apply to most every area of life, such as conflict resolution, and in working out of the psyche the deeply embedded prejudices or negative thinking of an oppresive upbringing.Now, the major flaw of this book is that the reader has to have a sharp and discerning eye to look out for where New Age philosophy takes over. For example: when the author describes St. Michael the Archangel as the chief guardian spirit of Huna. Were no Hawaiian spirits available? This is the most glaring example of several occasions where New Age ideas are presented rather than something authentically Hawaiian. Berney does deserve credit, however, for being very upfront in this volume from the get-go that she is presenting Huna; she doesn't claim things are "ancient Hawaiian" when they are, in fact, Huna: a fairly contemporary synthesis of New Thought and traditional Hawaiian beliefs and ideas.I give the book 4 stars because I very often return to its Triple Soul sections. They have proven so helpful that I can forgive the New Age parts of the book.

Been looking for a l ok long time. One ofbthe best books on mysticism.

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