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Wise Secrets of Aloha: Learn and Live the Sacred Art of Lomilomi

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I have read (in many cases slogged) through all Kahuna-type and Hawaiian Mystical I could find. From Max Freedom Long, to Fundamentals of Hawaiian Mysticism and so on, to the somewhat clearer The Sacred Power of Huna: Spirituality and Shamanism in Hawaii, Hawaiian Magic & Spirituality to the much better The Secrets and Mysteries of Hawaii: A Call to the Soul In all of these works other works you really do have a reconstructive approach to the Hawaiian ways that is done by an outsider to one degree or another. Pila, perhaps because of his Cherokee heritage was able to look into the ways of his Island brothers and unravel much of the mystery there. But this book by lineage holder Harry Uhane Jim is something in another class by itself.

This book conveys a high degree of clear consciousness from beginning to end. And what is important here is that Huna and Lomilomi are not presented as technique but as life-affirming and healing perspectives, ways of looking at the world. The spiritual essence that this book carries is very high and very pure. It reminds me of the best of the mystical works of the Sufi's and others who see the unity behind the essence of a light and life.

Even if you are not specifically interested in Hawaiian mysticism or healing this book is sure to re-awaken aspects of your being and help you to live more fully. Very highly recommended.

In the same line as this book I would recommend the works of Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow) Being and Vibrationand Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan The Heart of Sufism.

From the moment I started reading Wise Secrets of Aloha, I could feel the sacred beauty of Hawaii and wanted to go there immediately! (I never had that pull before.) Thanks to Garnette Arledge's exquisite writing, I could feel the fragrant breezes, the ocean, the sunlight and all the lushness and loving energy that permeate the atmosphere there. And then we meet Harry Uhane Jim who so generously shares his delightful spirit and the healing messages and energies of Lomilomi. This book is a great blessing to our planet. It teaches us. It heals us. I'll be forever grateful to Kahuna Harry for allowing these sacred and invaluable teachings to emerge into the world market; and to Garnette Arledge whose deep sensitivity to the essence of this work and prodigious literary skills make her the perfect author of this gem. May it heal millions.

Although not a spiritualist, I found myself immersed in the quiet, calm voice of Harry Uhane Jim, as reported by Garnette Arledge. Kahuna Harry shares the secret teachings of his Hawaiian heritage, now in danger of being lost. Of special resonance to me was the principle of "compassionate disengagement." For Harry, genuine healing calls on the presence of the Light Within to reflect energy so as to generate the other person's sovereignty. That sounds right to me.

I have studied Hawaiian culture for ten years and this book is the real deal. Harry writes both from the heart and from true understanding of the foundation of the Hawaiian culture. He shares the complexities of the beliefs and practices while making it easy to understand and take in to your own life. This book was a gift to me from my kumu lomilomi. It has been one I have passed on to my students at every class ever since.

Harry Uhane Jim's book unpretentiously and with great humor brings in the powerfully human experience of Hawaiian kahuna vibrational medicine. The book, in concert with his workshops, offers us a deep opportunity to enjoy the force of spiritual exploration in the confines of a glorious, light way of being. You will never say "Aloha" without understanding the sacred blessing it truly is. Reiki practitioners will find a clear resonance with Harry's work, he uses examples that speak to Reiki in is cases.

A great in depth study of the word Aloha but more than that, a tremendous history of Lomi Lomi.

Thank you for this book!
I'm a lomilomi practioner for years and this book is absolut fantastic.

Wonderful ! Written from the heart and touching the heart . Thank you for this wonderful book !