Aloha, my name is Justus Kolomona Keaweamahi.
I am a 33-year-old Mahu (transgender woman). I come from a very mixed background of Hawaiian, Samoan, Hispanic, and Caucasian descent. I have recently discovered through self-reflection, Hawaiian history and ancestral records that I am a descendent of Hawaiian Cheifs and Healers.
There is a story about ancient Tahitian healers who were called Mahu. Mahu is the Hawaiian word and title for a person who embodies both Kane (male) and Wahine (woman) attributes in mind, heart, and spirit. They traveled from Moaulanuikea to Hawaii to share their gift of healing as well as teach this practice to the Native Hawaiian people.
In their honor, the Hawaiian people created a WahiPana (scared memorial) using four massive stones brought fromthe Kaimuki mountains to the shores of Waikiki. The Mahu healers then transferred their Mana (spiritual power) to the stones as well as idols representing the dual spirit of each of them under the stones. When this was complete, and the Mahu healers knew that their healing Mana was safely stored in the stones they vanished. These stones still stand today near the original location on the shores of Waikiki.
Unfortunately, the true meaning and purpose of what it is to be Mahu has been forgotten due to western civilization and the growing Christianity in Hawaii. I refuse to let the true meaning of Mahu disappear. Although the story of the Mahu healers has been suppressed. I am here to rewrite history and awaken the mind to the truth.
See https://kapaemahu.com/ for the official story of Kapemahu Mahu healers.
Today Mahu has been referred to as impure or a sin. The word Mahu has been used as a slang or derogatory term to make fun of or diminish Hawaiians that are a part of the LGBTQ+ Community. I am blessed to have such an amazing family and such a strong culture background to support me on my journey. My connection to my Hawaiian culture and ancestors is where I get my Mana and I seek to use this gift and knowledge to help as many people as I can. This is why the podcast is named Mana for the Mind.
Now let’s dive deeper into what Mana is. In Hawaiian culture, Mana means spiritual energy, divine power, and life force. The ancient Hawaiians believe that everything has Mana in it. Some things more than others, but Mana lives within us all.
In the past it was Kapu (forbidden) to share and discuss Mana and the ancient gifts that come from channeling the Mana around you to perform amazing miracles of strength, healing, and visions. I know that it may seem wrong that I am sharing this information because it is Kapu (forbidden) to do so, but to me if it is not shared and practiced it will be lost. My Kupuna (ancestors and elders) have given me permission to share and teach our Ohana (family) story, history, and gifts that we have inherited from our Kupuna (ancestors). My ancestors and my culture are very important to me. I know that sharing my culture with others and the knowledge of Mana will help to keep the Polynesian culture alive, and my connection to my ancestors strong.
I know there is a very specific reason we are all here. You will find the answers you are seeking the more you look. All you have to do is see when you look, hear when you listen, and you will start to see the things that have been hidden in plain sight. I always knew I wanted to speak to people and help them. I never thought it would be in this way, or more importantly using modern technology to share my Mana and knowledge to the world and to those who are willing to listen to understand and not listen to debate or dismiss my own spiritual beliefs and cultural practices.
“I am what I’ve been, and what I can be. But without knowing the truth of who I was, or where I come from. I will never know who I truly am or who I am supposed to be.”
~Justus Kolomona Keaweamahi~
“I invite you to come on a journey with me. But I warn you. The ideas and topics in my podcast are going to make you rethink all that you thought you knew, and all that you knew you thought.”
-Justus Kolomona Keaweamahi-