What is kapu in terms of healing our own psyches?
Kapu, to Hawaiians of old, meant forbidden, but more importantly, it meant sacred. To the ancient Hawaiians, things were forbidden because they were sacred. Create around yourself, protect and nurture, a sacred space, a place upon which you do not tread. Always recognize yourself as ‘uhane nui (spirit greatness) – first and foremost. Never allow any thought or emotion not in alignment with that inviolate truth to intrude into your kapu space. Rigorously repel anything that is not in accord with the inherent, fundamental understanding that you are spirit greatness. It’s okay to feel all that human experience offers – even if it’s anger, or fear, or uncertainty – but only after you have acknowledged the fact that, no matter what the situation, you are Spirit greatness. Let nothing alter that. Do not allow anything to come between you and your unwavering belief in who you really are. Live within that boundary, keep that neutral zone between yourself and whatever situation you are confront
