You Made Your Body Flexible with Yoga. Have a Flexible Mind with Huna!
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Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Twenty years ago only those who frequented New Age Bookstores or practiced Eastern religious traditions had ever even heard of yoga. Now your grandmother can take a yoga class at the local senior center. People of all ages and backgrounds have discovered the benefits of a relaxed, toned, and flexible body. It stands to reason that there are now things you may not have yet heard of that could have equal or greater benefits. Now is the time to discover the benefits of Huna, the indigenous Hawaiian science of consciousness and energy healing. Huna has been an integral part...
Huna, Fatherhood and Discipline
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
We recently celebrated our 40th Huna training in Hawaii, and I was pleased that my son was there to participate with me.In our Huna Workshops, I am as strict in teaching my son as I am with any other student. This sometimes surprises people. I have even had a couple of people ask me why I am so hard on him, when sometimes I am so easy going with students.The answer lies in Huna, the ancient spiritual, psychological and physical healing discipline of Hawaii that has been passed down to me through a lineage of 28 generations.Part of Huna deals with...
Forget the Gloomy Economic News — Take Action!
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Like me, you probably read the news that our unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, a 26-year high, as U.S. employers cut 263,000 jobs.You may also be scratching your head over why economists predict sluggish economic growth for years while declaring the recession over. Without minimizing hardships faced by millions of Americans who are out of work, lets we put aside these gloomy headlines for a moment. Ask yourself what can you do to improve your economy?One answer comes from Huna, the ancient Hawaiian understanding of energy, healing and life that I teach and have learned through my lineage...
Huna and Sustainability: How an ancient Hawaiian tradition teaches us to care for the planet
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
As millions around the globe celebrate Earth Day, Huna, the indigenous Hawaiian science of consciousness and energy healing, offers humankind a path to a more ecologically sustainable future. Huna is a modern label for an ancient system of empowerment and flexibility for the mind/body/spirit. Huna principles empower us to let go of negative thoughts and emotions and limiting decisions. As we do so, we gain a better understanding of our higher selves and are able to harness the mana (energy/power) we each possess. The same principles can help us to live lives that are more attuned with our natural world and...
Huna: Connecting with Ancient Wisdom
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
How many of us know who our ancestors were, let alone how they lived and what they believed? It seems that with each passing generation, we become more disconnected from traditional beliefs that gave life meaning and order for thousands of years. Many people have given up on the religions of their parents. Others are so busy pursuing a career, making a living or raising a family that they dont take the time to practice or understand the traditions of their lineage.There is a longing to find our roots, to connect with those who came before us. This longing is behind...
Connecting With The Moment: A simple method to get centered each day in the New Year
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Huna: esoteric knowledge which is hidden from view or concealed; wisdom which is "protected like a treasure"Ho'omana: one of the original names for Huna; empowerment or to empower. The word is a combination of two, Ho'o: to make, and Mana: basic life force energy.Pono: a state of being in alignment with higher consciousness; the sense of being right with yourself and the worldDo you ever feel like you are being pulled so many ways by so many demands that you cant focus on any one thing?This feeling we call stress is one of our biggest problems in modern life. It can...
Huna Forgiveness: Letting go is essential for your health and relationships
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Have you ever tried to forgive someone who hurt you only to find yourself hanging onto resentment? Most of us have experienced this, even though we know forgiving others is the right thing to do.The beginning of a new year gives us a chance to start over and create fresh relationships. What better time to wipe the slate clean? Wouldnt it be great when this year is over to be able to look back and say you really did everything you could to forgive?In researching the topic of forgiveness for my doctorate in psychology, I found people face two significant obstacles...
Finding Your Green Path: A Traditional Hawaiian Understanding of Sustainability
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Despite all the talk these days about living green, many people dont have a clear understanding of what it means to them. They read articles about the importance of sustainability, but they havent found the grounding to bring it into their daily lives. Sometimes when people start down a path of sustainability, they start criticizing others who arent doing exactly what theyre doing. This is counterproductive. Every true spiritual leader that I have ever met teaches that change begins with you as an individual. It's the same with going green in the choices we make each day. You have...
Surf’s Up
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Surfing the daily wave of breaking news is the key to scoring media placements to help promote you and your business. When news happens, the media scramble to find ways to relate it to the lives of their audience, including reaction from everyday people, and analysis and commentary from experts. This is one place where you can come into the picture as a source to get some great publicity for you and your business.What is breaking news though? Breaking news is news that develops spontaneously, isnt planned and contains an element of surprise. Its news in the truest sense of the...
PR for Realtors: Making the most of your media moment
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Realtors have to have excellent sales skills, whether they are helping sellers get the most money for their homes or helping buyers find the property that is just right for them.So you are an expert at sales and well versed in the details of closing deals. Thats the good news.The bad news is the very skills that make you such a good salesperson may work against you if you are called by the media for an interview.Dont get me wrong. It is great news if your local newspaper or TV or radio station calls and wants your perspective on news related...
Keeping Your Eye on the Ball When Creating a PR Plan
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
The biggest mistake people make when seeking publicity is focusing too much on their own needs and not enough on their audience.Often our first response when we have news to share is to send out a new release in a shotgun fashion. But if we focus only on our need for publicity, our eyes are off the target.Its like in baseball where coaches teach players to focus on the ball they are getting ready to hit. Or dance teachers who tell ballerinas to look at a focus point when they are twirling.To get effective publicity for your product, service or organization,...
A Love Potion for Media Attraction
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Ive worked at building relationships with the media for more than 20 years and over that time Ive come to realize there are no shortcuts. What works with journalists are the same basic rules we all learned in kindergarten. To open the media floodgates and become a sought-after expert, follow those same rules for building relationships. Here are a few simple tips to get you started:Make media friends One of the best places to connect with reporters seeking interviews is PitchRate.com (http://www.pitchrate.com). Go there to sign up as a source in your area of expertise.Know what youre talking about ...
The Magic of Free PR
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Getting free publicity is not magic, although the best PR firms make it seem that way!Ive been doing PR for 20 years, from typewriters to Twitter. I love my job because I enjoy serving the media and making a difference by getting positive stories in the news.I conduct free teleseminars through my company, Wasabi Publicity Inc., which can be listened to on our Web site, www.PublicityResults.com. I recently coached Michelle Gast, a full-time mom, part-time entrepreneur and creator of One Trip Tote (www.onetriptote.com) on free PR.As a busy mom, Michelle got tired of making trips to her car. So she invented...
Serenading National Media In Perfect Pitch
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
I know a national TV producer who gets 500 emails an hour, every day.With the media besieged by attention-seekers, how can you rise to the top of their overstuffed in-boxes to grab their attention? Here are some steps to increase chances for yourself or a client.When our company, Wasabi Publicity Inc., got a brand new client booked on Dr. Phil within eight hours, it was a tightly worded pitch with an eye-catching subject line that delivered. Coverage on CNN Weekend News, major syndicated radio and national magazines quickly followed.The client, Dr. Jill Murray, specializes in relationships that turn violent. She has...
Working With the Media: It's Not Just Who You Know but Who Knows About You
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
I was talking with a reporter the other day about what works and what doesnt work to attract the medias attention.When I asked him what he most needed from a source to cover a story, his answer was surprisingly simple: Lead time.He said: You wouldnt believe the number of times people have called me and said, weve got this really great story or photo for youit starts in 25 minutes.The amount of lead time reporters need to plan to cover events varies by media. Most newspaper and radio reporters and TV talk shows would like two to four weeks notice.TV news...
