| The directing of the elemental energies, which
abound in the environment, was pillar to the healing arts
practiced by the medical kahuna, along with a variety of
physical manipulation techniques, massage, herbal treatments,
and spiritual practices. When we are presented with life
situations which create distress (physical, emotional,
energetic, or spiritual ), we must make choices as to the way we
will best utilize the resources around us to regain our balance
and well being. The philosophy, healing techniques, and
spiritual beliefs of the ancient Hawaiians address these life
situations.
According to ancient teaching
there are three bodies that each of us maintain throughout our
lives; the physical, the energetic, and the spiritual body. Each
of these bodies has it's own needs, goals and functions. Health
and well being happen when there is freedom of movement and
interplay between each.
The physical body is the means
through which we experience the environment we live in. It
provides us the information and sensations which we use to
define who we are, how we are, and the quality of our existence.
We must provide the physical body with nutrients, fluids,
sensations, thoughts, protections and maintenance in order to
maintain healthy functioning.
The energetic body is the power
source for the physical body, and provides the communication and
bonding of the three bodies, The energetic body is composed of
elemental energies each having magnetic and electrical current.
The quality of energy needed by each part of the physical body
is supplied and regulated by the energetic body. The energies
provided to the physical body are balanced according to what is
needed and where it is needed. The energetic body recharges
itself from the environment around it. It is aggressive in
finding and using what it needs. When injury or illness affects
the physical body, the energetic body increases its output to
the areas in need. If the need for energetic resources becomes
greater than the amount the energetic body can gather and supply
the energetic body begins to exhaust.
The spiritual body provides us
with the visions and possibilities ahead of us. It acts as a
guide for us to follow as we do the physical thing called life.
When the physical body asserts discipline and the energetic body
exerts power, the spiritual body can be used to gather
information, energetic resources, and healing power from the
original source of all creation. The Hawaiians call it Mana (the
purest light and power ) which comes from Po ( the great
darkness from which creation came ). The information and
resources gathered through the spiritual body can be used by the
energetic body for healing and growth.
Seeking the best way to
understand, find, and use the spiritual body is usually
confusing and frightening. We are required to look inside our
fears and make choices which promote positive movement. Many
cultures call this seeking enlightenment. The spiritual body's
goal of enlightenment is not about living forever, but living
fully, with full energy, full health, and full vitality then
stepping easily into freedom when the physical body is no longer
needed.
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