The Vibration of the Soul 

In our journey across Taitokerau, I often talk about the "frequency" of our communities. This isn’t just modern "New Age" talk, it is a deeply spiritual and indigenous reality. Our mauri, the life force that binds us, operates on different levels. When we talk about frequency, we are really talking about the state of our wairua. In the teachings of Dr. David Hawkins, we see a scale where emotions like shame, guilt, and fear are measured at the lowest levels. These are "heavy" states. They contract our energy and keep us small. In Te Ao Māori, this is akin to being stuck in Te Pō, the darkness of limited potential, where our ancestors struggled to find the light.

Courage is the Gateway 

The true turning point in our spiritual evolution is courage. In our reo, we call this being māia. This is the threshold where we stop being victims of our environment, or the "Babylonian" system that surrounds us, and start taking agency. Courage is the frequency where we decide that the status quo is no longer enough for our whānau. It is the moment we choose to prioritise the health of our land and people over the extractive profit of the old world.

The Master's Vision

Kia ora, whānau. Today we are looking at a powerful insight from the teachings of Ihu (Yeshua's name in the Paipera Tapu). He provides us with a clear job description for anyone who wants to build a healthy, thriving community. He speaks about the Trained Scribe.

Ihu explains that a person who is trained for the Kingdom is just like the master of a house. This master walks into his family storehouse and brings out deep treasures that are both new and old. In our local mahi here in Taitokerau, we see this person as a modern Navigator. It is about holding onto our historical roots while actively using modern tools to chart a course forward.

The Old Treasures

The “old treasures” are the permanent foundation blocks of our lives. These are not dusty, outdated rules, but the living source codes passed down through generations. First and foremost, we have the pure spiritual teachings of Ihu, which give us a timeless guide for peace, love, and genuine goodwill to mankind. Alongside this stands the ancient indigenous wisdom of our tūpuna.