Hoʻoponopono is a Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. It is the practice of putting something to rights; correcting or rectifying an error. In many Polynesian cultures, it is believed that a person’s errors are a cause of illness. It does not really matter whether, the error attracts malevolent spirits, or the guilt causes sickness, this practice is performed to atone for the error and diminish all karmic repercussions.
This is a cleaning practice where we clean ourselves and erase from our consciousness whatever negativity is not working for us. We are expressing the intention that we no longer wish to suffer from a current or past problem. This practice is based on the premise that the only person we can change is ourselves. The first step is repentance which includes being responsible for everything in your heart and mind. Your thoughts, judgements, choices and feelings around the situation. This step is to say sorry whether your ego accepts responsibility or not. The second step is to ask for forgiveness regardless of the situation. The third step is gratitude, thank yourself for being willing to engage in this process, thank the Universe for the healing. The final step is that of love. Saying I love you to your body, to your reality, to the Universe. Saying it and meaning it.
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Thank You Steve for sharing this guidance
Steve, I did a training a weekend training in Ho’oponopono in Honolulu, Hawaii from the original form teachings. Here is their website. https://www.self-i-dentity-through-hooponopono.com/
It is very powerful practice. I use it for years now. I do it with myself and others. It is very powerful way to deal with anger towards others. We are all a reflection of the self. I am that.
I also use this practice throughout my day as daily mind training. It’s is a life altering practice. My daily online meditation group also practices it.
Thank you for these resources. I found you on Insight Timer today. All timing is divine and I am grateful. ❤️
Thank you so Much Steve I needed That! Gratitude Always Carol x
The shadow concept describes all the undesirable aspects of our psyches that we have unconsciously rejected, disowned, repressed or denied. The shadow is our dark side, comprised of everything within us that we don’t want to face.
Thank you Steve. After about the third or fourth round I started to see wisps of energy leaving me and going to the light, and the light became closer and brighter. I listened to this with my boyfriend who said afterwards ‘I needed that, I had a smile on my face as I connected to the Universe.’ Such a simple, gentle, powerful healing process.