Changing Reality

by Serge Kahili King

In this ground-breaking book Dr. King introduces one of the most profound and, for some, disturbing concepts of the idea that the experience, nature, and very structure of reality can be changed by a combination of knowledge, skill, and assumptions about reality itself. Beginning with a graphic description of The Four Worlds of a Shaman, an introduction to Objective, Subjective, Symbolic, and Holistic views of reality, the book leads you through A Short Review of Huna Principles and then on to four parts of the book, each one devoted to explaining how to change reality from within the worldview of different sets of assumptions, along with techniques that anyone can use.

Genres: Spirituality, Personal Development, Philosophy

266 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Becca Chopra · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many stories of Maui Kupua, the famous archetypal Hawaiian hero and shaman, changing reality. But can we, today, also change the world as we know it? If you want to find out, read Serge Kahili King's latest book.

King’s book starts by recounting the Huna principles used in the shamanic tradition taught to him by his Hawaiian uncle, William Wana Kahili, and illustrates their use in legends of Maui. King then details how shamanic techniques dovetail seamlessly into the Huna principle that there is always another way to do anything.

In the shamanic experience, you can create realities by shifting mindsets through four different worlds. In these different worlds, there are different approaches to healing which the shaman can utilize.

First, in the objective world, using the belief that we are all separate, shamanic healing methods consist of changing what we do, verbally and physically. Second, in the subjective world view, where everything in the universe is connected, the shaman can make use of telepathic suggestions and energy healing. King explains in great detail how to heighten your telepathic powers.

Third, in the symbolic world view, using the belief that all dreams are real experiences, shamanic healing methods King describes include creative visualization and learning to change your dreams to change your reality. Fourth, using the holistic world view, where everything is one, the shamanic healing modes what King calls grokking and guiding (becoming the person/thing that needs healing and then healing oneself).

How to choose? Based on the Huna principle that effectiveness is the measure of truth, the shaman uses whichever viewpoint is most appropriate to the situation at hand.

If you're interested in shamanism and ancient wisdom, this book is for you.
Namaste! Becca Chopra, author of The Chakra Diaries

[César Sandoval · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante introducción al chamanismo hawaiano.

[Magdelanye · Rating 2 out of 5]

SKK assumes a lot with this handy workbook on huna technique.

"As many readers know..."he begins,as he launches into a recapitulation of his teachings,presented so thrillingly in Urban Shaman.I was glad that I did have that learning,and hoped with this book to go deeper.I loved Urban Shaman and learned a lot from the Huna worldview it introduced me to.

Yet something about his assumption bothered me,increasingly as I read. Certainly not everyone who picks up this book has already studied Huna philosophy,or has the moral scruples or capacity to practice it.SKK is adamant in insisting that all his exercises are harmless.I think that would depend on the intentions of the practitioner. And even if someone were to attempt an exercise with the most benign intentions,there is a huge possibility that things could backfire in undesirable ways when practiced by someone without the background skills. Just imagine nudging a tornado into a train.

This leads me to wonder about the wisdom of making such wisdom so readily available.
Without much context other than self-referential,the techniques seem more like party games.
SKK wants to de-mystify Huna mysticism,but has he trivialized it in the process?
Perhaps nagging students pushed to have the exercises gathered in one place. Perhaps it was a publishing opportunity. Or perhaps it's more a personal objection on my part,prompted by my dislike of manipulation,that questions this approach.



For me,with this book,something is lost.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a really good book when it comes to learning meditation techniques, and how to focus your mind so that you feel more in control and connected with the world. Some of the techniques were amazingly helpful and valid but many were just too far fetched for me like the stories of how he made it rain during a drought and how he makes people happy and cooperative, who are usually miserable, by using pink energy. I liked it overall and it was helpful but I guess I'm not THAT in tune with those types of performances.

[Rosemary Daly · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are some good ideas buried in this book amongst all the drivel. Too bad the drivel takes up so much space.

[Anna S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprising contents. Can take a number of useful information in it; the rest is not my cup of tea.