#146 This week, I'm here with the amazing Jonathan Hammond. Jonathan is an Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Healer, Shamanic Practioner, and Spiritual Counselor. In his own words, he is a healer who helps people come back to their nature. This episode, as well as Jonathan's work, is very relevant to our world now. A world were people are anxious, they are looking outside of themselves, and or feel disconnected from the world. We talk about Huna and its principles and Jonathan offers some really practical things we can do or change within our lives to feel more connected and to heal from the past. Even if you think you don't have a trauma to heal from, listening to Jonathan's words will no doubt add something to how you approach the world, those around you, and yourself. About Jonathan: Jonathan Hammond is an Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Healer, Shamanic Practioner, and Spiritual Counselor. He is a graduate of Harvard University and The University of Michigan.Jonathan is a certified Master Teacher in Shamanic Reiki, Usui and Karuna Reiki. He is on the Advanced Graduate Studies Advisor for Shamanic Reiki Worldwide and an ordained Alakai (teacher/guide) in the Hawaiian Shamanic tradition through Aloha International. He teaches classes in Shamanism, Energy Healing, Reiki, Huna and Ho'oponopono at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, The One Spirit Learning Alliance and other major venues around the world. Before moving into his work in holistic health, Jonathan had a successful career as an award-winning actor appearing on Broadway and Television. Jonathan is deeply committed to empowering and healing people by bringing indigenous earth-wisdom into the modern world in practical and usable ways. His first book about contemporary shamanism and the spiritual traditions of Hawaii called The Shaman's Mind – Huna Wisdom to Change your Life is available where books are sold. jonathanhammond.com Key points with time stamp:

• Jonathan's work in his own words (3:50)
• What is healing, from a shamanic perspective? (5:11)
• Are humans removed from their surrounding? (7:04)
• Do we need to experience discomfort first before achieving growth? (10:57)
• From an actor to a shamanic practitioner (12:59)
• About The Shaman's Mind (15:55)
• Why do many fear working on the Self? (18:24)
• The connection between The Shaman's Mind and COVID-19 (22:48)
• How to not feel anxious while looking at the world (24:22)
• Huna principle #1: "The world is what you think it is." (25:56)
• Huna principle #2: "We are all interconnected" (32:24)
• Huna principle #3: "Energy goes where the attention goes" (32:43)
• Huna principle #4: "Now is the moment of power" (35:00)
• Huna principle #5: "The only ethic is love" (37:51)
• How to feel empowered, despite a traumatic past (41:19)
• Huna principle #7. "Effectiveness is the measure of truth" (45:07)
• A low point for Jonathan which later became a blessing (47:03)
• Jonathan's morning routine (48:45)
• One thing about Jonathan most people don't know (51:22)
• What Jonathan leaves us with (53:22)

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Shaman's Mind – Huna Wisdom to Change your Life, 2020. Jonathan's book.
• Huna
• Shamanism
• The Cree people
• The Wetiko Virus
• Serge King, Hawaiian Shaman
• Manawa, the 4th principle of Huna
• Aloha, the 5th principle of Huna
• Ho'oponopono
• Mana, the 6th principle of Huna

About me:

My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co