What does it mean to be a Hu(e)-Man?

One of the most common questions I get from clients is the desire to know ‘Who am I?’ All truth-seeking humans with souls have an internal desire to discover who they are at the core and secondly, to learn what their purpose in life is. ‘Why am I here?’ 

In an attempt to bring us closer to the answers, we’re going to strip down to the very essence of what it means to be in a human presentation. Starting with the word, ‘Human.’ Although you won’t find me quoting biblical scripture very often, this will be one of those occasions. We’ll be breaking down the etymology of ‘human’ from several angles, the bible being just one source.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1 KJV). According to the King James version of the bible, God spoke man into existence after His own image and likeness, which is Divine. Words have creative power, as do God and humans. From this verse, we see they are the same. ‘The word was God.’

If you look at ancient Egyptian mythology the word 'Hu (hw)' is the deification of the 'creative utterance,' 'authoritative utterance,' or speaking into existence (creation). Hu (hw) is also interpreted as the personification of the Divine utterance, such as the breath of God. Hu (hw) is said to be closely related to the god Sia, who represents 'perception' or intelligence.' Who creates? Gods and hu(e)mans! (Side note: why do you think the Australian singer Sia uses this name? She has secret knowledge that you don't and it's right in front of us.) 

In Sufism, the sound of ‘HU’ carries deep spiritual significance and is considered one of the sacred names of God (Allah). Some Sufis consider 'Hu' to be the secret or hidden name of God, the unnamable essence of God, the source of all being, and the intimate divine presence that can be experienced through spiritual practice and remembrance. The chanting of ‘HU’ in the Sufi practice or remembrance of God (Dhikr), is believed to cultivate an awareness of the divine presence and unveiling of the union between God and man.

The English word 'human' is derived from the Latin 'humanus' relating to characteristics attributed to human reasoning and social interactions. In Sanskrit (one of the five original languages) word 'mana,' means mind (of the ordinary person), thought processes (cognitive faculties), and consciousness. Although linguistically, the two words do not share roots, they have a conceptual tie related to consciousness. Manna, the bread of Heaven according to the Bible, has Hebrew origins; 'manna' comes from the phrase 'man hu' which translates into 'what is it?' In Hebrew Jewish prayers, 'Hu' refers to God.

Together, 'Hu' means God, and 'manna' is the mind (consciousness): God and man come together in consciousness.

In English, we have synonyms. Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. That can be confusing when learning to read and write English but boy has it made word magic (spell-ing) fun for those who have twisted our language. Let’s do a little more unraveling…

'Hu' has the same sound as 'hue,' which means color or shades of color in English. Hues are shades that have not been mixed with white, grey, or black. Color is broken down white light or parts of the whole. Each color on the visible light spectrum has a specific wavelength. The higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength. Red has a lower frequency and therefore a longer wavelength. At the top of the rainbow, if following the chakra system, violet has the highest frequency but the shortest wavelength. All other colors will be somewhere in between the ultraviolet scale with green occupying most of the spectrum, thereby most visible to the human eye and the dominant color represented in nature.

The psychology of color is well-known yet a lesser-explored branch of study into the workings of our brain and how it perceives reality. Color is used to manipulate our emotions and impact human behavior, having a direct impact on our decision-making process. For instance, many restaurants use the color red to provoke ideas and pangs of hunger. Red is a base or primary color and is associated with, amongst many other things, metabolism, base instincts, hunger, and survival. Many hospitals use the colors blue and beige to encourage a more neutral or calming effect to an environment that unconsciously insights anxiety and fear.

Color perception is subjective and can vary in meaning within different cultures and contexts. Colors elicit different feelings and speak to each of us individually. Do you have a favorite color? What is it about that color that is appealing? It’s probably because of the way it makes you feel. Conversely, why is it that you may not like certain colors? A lack of a particular color (frequency) you say you don't like, such as brown, just might be what you energetically need to heal a particular issue.

Here are some basic color associations

Red: Grounding to the Earth, passion, desire & love, aggression, power, increased 

enthusiasm, survival needs and instincts.

Orange: Stimulates activity, governs relationships, money center, joy, all things

reproduction, and creation, including ideas, sunshine & attraction.

Yellow: Happiness, joy, intellect, self-esteem, activates memory, stimulates the

nervous system.

Green: Soothing, harmony, fertility, nature, alleviates depression & anxiety,

balance. The color of the heart center (not red).

Blue: Trust & peace, loyalty, integrity, communication, coolness, duty,

reflection.

Indigo/Violet: Spirituality, vision, luxury, decadence, authenticity, quality,

suppression.

Pink: Femininity, love, sexuality, emasculation, inhibition, warmth, survival of

the species.

Grey: Psychological neutrality, lack of confidence, dampness, depression, lack of

energy.

Black: Sophistication, glamour, heaviness, coldness, efficiency, oppression,

security.

White: Hygiene, clarity, sterility, elitism, sophistication, efficiency, purity,

coldness, cleanliness and innocence.

At our core, Hu(e)mans are light beings divinely created with infinite creative potential; not separate but in union with the ultimate Creator. As divine energy light beings (pure consciousness), we each have a unique frequency signature unlike anyone else on the planet. Your energy signature or light signature is lowered or raised depending on the music you listen to, the nature of your thoughts, words, and actions, the types, quality and quantity of foods you eat, the colors you like or avoid, the company you keep, and so forth.

If you want to know who you are and why you are here, here's a big hint:

You are a divine conscious being of light here to create all things. You get to choose so make it count.

Namaste’