TĀIKI E! #104 - CHOOSING THE OUTCOME: MOVING FROM POSSIBILITIES TO RESULTS

The World of Maybes

Before any event or situation takes concrete form in our physical world, it exists in a state of pure potential. Our tūpuna deeply understood this concept, identifying this realm of endless options and unformed realities as Te Kore, the place of potentiality where everything is still a "maybe." In our everyday lives here in Taitokerau, we encounter this constantly. Every single problem, challenge, or social wero we face is not a fixed, unchangeable trap. Instead, it is a cloud of completely different potential outcomes just waiting for a clear direction.

When we look at the struggles facing our whānau, it is easy to view them as permanent. But when we view reality through Te Ara Wairua, the Spirit Path, we realise that nothing is set in stone. The future of our communities is fluid, and the choices we make in the spiritual realm determine what eventually grows in the physical soil.

Power of the Choice

Karakia is the precise tool provided to us by the Creator to select the right outcome from that cloud of possibilities. When we combine our focused intent with our spoken words, we are not just wishing or hoping that things might get better by chance. We are using our God-given spiritual authority to "freeze" one specific, life-giving result into our physical reality. We are actively declaring, "Out of all the negative paths that could happen, this is the exact outcome we are bringing into the light."

This is what true grassroots agency looks like. Real progress does not come from top-down economic models that ignore the vulnerable while chasing endless financial growth. It happens when local people understand their spiritual power to choose outcomes that prioritise equity, ensuring that the fruits of our land and society are shared fairly among everyone.

"And Jesus answered and said to her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.'" - Luke 10:41-42 (Ethiopian Orthodox Bible)

Ge'ez text: ኢየሱስም መልሶ፦ ማርታ፥ ማርታ፥ በብዙ ነገር ትጨነቂያለሽ ትታወኪማለሽ፥ የሚያስፈልገው ግን ጥቂት ወይም አንድ ነገር ነው፤ ማርያምም መልካም ዕድልን መርጣለች ከእርስዋም አይወሰድባትም አላት።

Te Reo Maori, Paipera Tapu, 1868 translation: Na ka whakahoki a Ihu (Yeshua's name in the Paipera Tapu), ka mea ki a ia, E Mara, e Mara, e maharahara ana koe, e pokaikaha ana ki nga mea maha: Kotahi ia te mea e ranea ana: a kua whiriwhiria e Meri taua wahi pai, e kore nei e tangohia i a ia.

The Focus Trap

However, there is a serious danger when we attempt to choose our outcomes blindly. Because the Spirit Path responds directly to where we place our focus, being filled with fear, anxiety, or confusion can cause us to accidentally "choose" the very situation we are desperate to avoid. If we spend all our time staring at the storm, complaining about the brokenness, or getting caught up in the constant political BS that divides us, we end up feeding our spiritual energy into those exact negative outcomes.

This is why we must never just "pray at" our problems by describing the mess over and over again. Instead, we use Karakia to speak the ultimate solution. We consciously move our attention away from the chaos and direct it entirely toward the flourishing state of Mauri Ora. By changing our focus, we change the outcome, fixing the soil so that health and harmony can naturally return to our people.

Master of the Result

Navigating this vast cloud of potential futures can feel completely overwhelming on our own. At the fork in the road, it is easy to make mistakes or misjudge the path. This is why we absolutely rely on Ihu to help us choose. He is our Master Navigator who sees the end from the very beginning, and He knows exactly which outcome leads to genuine life, protection, and peace for the whole community.

When we align our Karakia and our daily mahi with Him, He helps us collapse those messy, chaotic possibilities into a single, solid result that is safe and productive. With Ihu guiding our decisions, we are no longer guessing or hoping for the best. We are stepping forward with absolute confidence, ensuring that Taitokerau stands as a shining light of holistic well-being and environmental health for the rest of the world to follow.