Hello sweet soul, welcome. This was such a soulful and soul filled conversation of the natural wonders of life. The importance of being soul lead and being intouch with nature and the natural worlds. Above, below, within and through out.

BIO:
Hirini Reedy (Tairawhiti Iwi, Aotearoa). Hirini grew up in a very rural Maori environment below Hikurangi Mountain on the East Coast of New Zealand. The first mountain in the world to see the Sun.
A spiritual man who has trained in indigenous martial & healing arts from Maori/Hawaiian/Asian cultures.
Hirini was a former NZ Army officer who served as Aide-de-Camp to Governor-General and Cultural Adviser to the Chief of NZ Army on establishing Ngati Tumatauenga, Maori Warrior Identity of The New Zealand Army in 1994. A Masters of Philosophy and Honours in Civil Engineering.
He has walked the length of New Zealand twice, 2017 (North-South) and 2022 (South-North), as part of his own personal Warrior-Healer philosophy.
Currently writing his indigenous PhD for the Awakening Soul.
He lives a minimalist lifestyle, working as a soul operator in service of our Grand Mother Earth.

hirinireedy@gmail.com https://aiokoa.com.

Transcription summary of our conversation;

Symbolic nature of technology challenges @ 1:00

Hirini and Jacob discuss the symbolic meaning behind the technical difficulties they experienced in connecting for the podcast, noting how it represents the need to navigate multiple channels and find the right connection to communicate effectively.

Developing extrasensory awareness @ 3:03

Hirini shares his philosophy on developing "extrasensory awareness" and the unique ways different people may perceive and experience the world, emphasizing the importance of finding one's own authentic mode of perception and expression.

Connecting with nature and the elements @ 5:17

Hirini describes his upbringing in a rural, off-grid environment and how it cultivated a deep connection with nature, the elements, and the rhythms of the land. He shares techniques for "walking meditation" where he embodies different natural elements like mountains and rivers.

Spiritual walking and healing @ 41:41

Hirini introduces the concept of "spirit walking" - using the power of consciousness and intention to visit and heal places in need, even without physically traveling there. He emphasizes the importance of this type of spiritual work, especially for those unable to do physical walking.

Finding and expressing one's authentic self @ 56:33

In closing, Hirini encourages the audience to connect with their authentic first impulses and truths, rather than getting caught up in secondary thoughts and reasoning. He emphasizes the importance of each person finding and expressing their unique gifts and sovereignty.

Thank you so much for listening in with us. I am so grateful for all of you. Take care, much love and go well, Jacob.