The Shaman's Mind: Huna Wisdom to Change Your Life

by Jonathan Hammond

To learn to think like a shaman is to attune yourself to a magical spectrum of infinite possibilities, unseen truths, alternative realities, and spiritual support. When a shaman likes what’s happening, they know how to make it better, and when they don’t, they know how to change it. The Shaman’s Mind is a book that teaches the reader how to align and transform their own mind into one that sees the world through the lens of the indigenous healers of old. Based on the Omega workshop by the same name.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published July 7, 2020

Reviews

[Tony Ortega · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only thing I would say even remotely negative (and it has nothing to do with the book) is that I wish it had been around 7 years ago when I started my spiritual journey as I would have saved thousands of dollars in other books, courses, seminars, and master classes. This book has everything you need to lead a more enlightened life. The way it is presented is only vaguely woo woo and not love and light (which unfortunately we see too much of in the market today). For a spiritual book, it is so down to earth and accessible. I can't wait to god into it again and again. The only other book of this nature that marveled me as much was A Return to Love. Definitely one of my top 2 spiritual books I have ever read. Thank you Jonathan.

[Juan Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

The difference between Eastern philosophies and shamanism is that the former try to transcend the world, and the latter try to adapt and be one with the world.

I never thought I would read philosophy from Hawaii. Reading this book made me think that all shamanic philosophies are very similar.

Great read and great meditations.

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Give yourself your own paradise.’

New York author Jonathan Hammond earned his degrees from Harvard University and the University of Michigan, worked successfully as an actor on Broadway and television, and now is committed to his work as an energy healer, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual counselor. He teaches classes and gives lectures in Shamanism, Energy Healing, Spirituality and Huna at One Spirit Learning Alliance and the Omega Institute in New York City and in other venues globally. He is committed to empowering and healing people by bringing indigenous Earth wisdom to the modern world in spiritual retreats through his company, The Living Project.

For clarity, a Shaman is a religious practitioner who is believed to interact with a spirit world through altered states of consciousness, electing to direct these spirits or spiritual energies into the physical world for healing. Jonathan Hammond is a Shaman and in this book focuses on Huna – the esoteric knowledge and philosophy of Hawaii. In his preface he states, ‘This book is about becoming a finder and no longer a seeker. It’s about truly healing. It’s about learning to love yourself; to think straight; to step into wellness, prosperity, and love; and to feel the inner satisfaction of these attainments to such a degree that the inevitable response is to give yourself back to the world…The wisdom contained in this book transcends the culture from which it came [Hawaii] because it points to universal truths that open us to love, and as we open, so does the world…’

After sharing his story of how he came to embrace Hawaii and Huna, Jonathan opens the windows of Huna in a manner that not only elucidates the Huna principles, but also encourages us to interact in the various aspects of that thinking that results in spiritual growth. ‘Where we place our focus and attention creates the energetic influence that manifests things into being.’

THE SHAMAN’S MIND is one of the more successful spiritual healing guides, not only because it is so well written and accessible, but also because of the very obvious true caring of the author that encourages our learning. Very highly recommended.

[Chani · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderfully simple introduction to Hawaiian Shamanic spirituality. Huna is a very heart centred awareness of oneself in connection with source, ‘god’ and nature. I loved hearing the author’s experiences. Though he is white, the author is humble, respectful and aware of his biases, he shows us that Huna is truly for every human who is interested - all are welcome.

[Antoinette · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fine. Didn’t wow me. I liked the author’s personality and appreciate his life experience. I think the most valuable part to me was the take on ho opono ono. I don’t think I’ll do all the other practices because they seem exhausting.

[Bill Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!!! I will for sure listen to it again as well as used a digital or physical copy for reference. This is a great uplifting and interesting read incoming concepts of Shamanism for Hawaii and Shamanism in general. I recommend first reading Urban Shaman by Serge Kahili King though.

[Chris Hemmerich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonathan does a terrific job putting language to the art of Shamanism. He is truly a gifted writer and a more gifted healer.

Highly recommend this read to anyone who is looking to expand their universal understanding and harness their spiritual power.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing book

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this as an audiobook and loved it. There was such an authenticity and peace that radiated from the author. I will surely listen again.

Note to self: Buy the physical book, too.

[Hollie Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll likely read this again at some point.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this book for a second time. I liked it even more this time. I e also changed my stance on his teaching Huna even though it isn’t his cultural background. I have found that many ancient and indigenous cultures have similar spiritual beliefs and even practices. It makes sense to me that some speak to your soul more than others- sometimes just the wording or the slightly different understandings of similar concepts make more sense than others. I also think that if you truly embody a spirituality and believe in its truth, it makes sense to want to share that truth- regardless of your culture of birth. Anyway- the second read was like picking up a brand new book. There were so much that I got out of this book on the second read that I don’t remember from the first time. I even checked my physical book to be sure it was the same! This is definitely a text to keep going back to.



I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this book. I love that the author gave concrete and practical steps for connecting with the material. I can’t wait to read more from this author because I connected to and understand his message in a way that I haven’t connected to with other books on the topic. I bought the book without even reading the description on the back and was rather surprised at the content when I began... that has to mean something. However, I’m not sure I agree with the author that it is ok for a white person to tell the story of ancient Hawaiian spirituality- especially after he says that this is not how they would have passed down this information. I’m still wrestling with how that all sits with me. To be clear, it’s not his practice of those spiritual beliefs but his sharing of them and the manner in which he shares them that I am not entirely comfortable with.