The Power of Thought

Opihi, the Menehune Fisher Boy

About 27 years ago, I was introduced to Shakti Gawain’s book “Creative Visualization”. Reading it drastically changed the way I live my life. Do we really have control over our destinies just by visualizing our dreams and thinking positive, affirming thoughts? Reflecting on my own life, my answer definitely is:” Yes, we do!” I have proven it to myself many times. In the past, I manifested my dream of the “Home of My Heart” just by using visualization for the pleasure of it, without believing in anything. 

After this magical manifestation, I have made it a habit to meditate, visualize, affirm my beliefs, and think the right thought. The results have been simply amazing, turning me into a true believer of the higher power and our oneness with the energies of the Universe. 

Listening to Mike Dooley’s audio program “Infinite Possibilities” has further strengthened my belief in “thoughts becoming the things and events of life” as well as inspired the creation of the Menehune boy Opihi. 

Opihi gives the perfect example of how simple it is to create reality by using visualization combined with affirmative thoughts. Opihi imagines the things he would like to happen in detail. 

Here is part of Opihi’s story:

Opihi loves to play. While he waits patiently for the right fish to come to his pole he visualizes what it will be like when his Menehune Kaukinis (cousins), Wiliwili, Mahimahi and Nalu, come down to the beach and they start playing together. Opihi imagines how they will swim in the ocean, build castles in the black sand, and play races with the black beach crabs. They will have a blast! Opihi knows that his thoughts are like seeds which grow into reality. 
Sure enough: there come his Kaukinis, Wiliwili, Mahimahi, and Nalu and the fun begins!

Look at Opihi and let your thoughts too become the seeds of what you wish to harvest! 

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Home of My Heart, A Story of Manifestation

Living in Hawaii has been my greatest inspiration and led me to many wonderful things including writing "Home of My Heart" and the creation of Magical Hawaiian Menehunes.

After 29 years in Hawaii my accent still gives me away. The first thing people always ask me is:” Where are you from? You have an accent.” I tell them, I was born and raised in Germany. The next question is:” What brought you to Hawaii?” My answer always is:” A coincidence.” Explaining this “coincidence” was one of the reasons I decided to write my story.

I thought about writing "Home of My Heart" for a long time. A couple of years ago I finally did it. Writing it, I wanted to remind myself of the power of thought and visualization, the miracles in life, the love of the Universe. But above all else, I wanted to inspire, empower and strengthen the beliefs of others by telling them about one of the miracles in my life. This brings me more joy than words can say.

May you be blessed with everything your heart desires. 

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Hawaiian Spirituality and Culture

Following an inspiration, I started creating miniature dolls. Surprisingly, something which I would have never thought I had the patience to do has become my most cherished endeavor. For me, it is the most thrilling experience to look at a finished doll and see that it has come alive. It actually has a soul and a story to tell.

Magical Hawaiian Menehunes are little messengers of Hawaiian spirituality. They all convey a personal, inspirational message following concepts of Hawaiian spirituality and culture. Each Menehune's Mana carries the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Hawaiian Menehunes open the gateway to the magical world of our inner child, helping us to reconnect with our deepest and purest spiritual essence. They remind us of our origin, of the innocence, purity, and divinity within us. Magical Hawaiian Menehunes are meant to be Guardian Angels and Good Luck Charms.
I write each babies inspirational story using many Hawaiian words as well as following concepts of Hawaiian spirituality and culture. The story is an integral part of the doll because it reflects their personality and conveys guidance, protection, and inspiration. Each individual doll is the result of passionate creativity, detailing, and love. Often it takes a long time to finish a Menehune and his or her cradle because the work is never finished until the baby has a spirit and a soul. I put a great deal of my Mana (spiritual energy) into each individual Menehune until it becomes a part of me and I fall in love with him or her. As a result, I get very attached to each doll and it is always difficult for me to let them go. Menehune Mana conveys the essence of Hawaii paired with spiritual truth. My main objective with Magical Hawaiian Menehunes is to bring incredible joy and inspiration to people.

Here is part of Ipu’s, the little Menehune drummer girl`s, story:

Ipu is a Menehune Kaikamahine (Girl). She honors the presence of life by chanting and dancing to the sacred rhythm of her Ipu (gourd/drum), which she is named after. Ipu is a Menehune Kamali’i Wahine (princess). The green feather leis around her head, wrists, and ankles are made for the Ali’i (royalty), and are believed to link to the divine. Ipu’s Hawaiian Kukui Nut lei represents light, hope, and renewal. Her beautiful long, black hair is adorned with a white Plumeria flower. In the evenings her brother Kahiki accompanies Ipu in her chants with his Ukulele. All the Menehunes love to listen to them and clap their hands with delight to the rythm of the music. Together they sing about their Aloha Aina (love of the land)...

Ipu invites you to celebrate all that is sacred with her. Let all your cares fall away, discover that which brings you joy, and soar with Ipu beyond all limitations.

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