’Ho’oponopono‘ is an ancient Hawaiian practice used to bring reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing within a group, family, or person. Hawaiians believe that the Ho’oponopono practice not only reconciles people in conflicts but also brings healing for physical ills resulting from conflicts, resentments, and hatred. Doctor Sanjay, HOD of the Psychology Department at Sacred Heart College, Tamilnadu, recently shared the efficacy of this prayer in the lives of clients and of people. He witnessed a lady in her forties, bedridden, and suffering for years due to osteoporosis, healed through the practice of Ho’oponopono to the point where she was able to move around by herself. This practice can be helpful regardless of whether our ills are physical or emotional.
‘Hoʻoponopono’ is defined in the Hawaiian Dictionary as: ‘To put to rights’ and ‘Mental cleansing: family conferences in which relationships were set right (hoʻoponopono) through prayer, discussion, confession, repentance, and mutual restitution and forgiveness’ (Wikipedia).
The mantra that Ho’oponopono uses is extremely simple and easy to practice. The mantra is:
“I’m sorry,
Please forgive me,
Thank you,
I love you.”
The first two phrases invite us to feel sorry for all the wrongs we have done and seek forgiveness from God, and the people we wronged, including ourselves. The last two phrases encourage us to thank and love God, the universe, others, and ourselves. This prayer can be recited a few times a day with awareness and in serenity.
There are many benefits of practising Ho’oponopono. Ho’oponopono can help in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. It can help in resolving negative emotions which emerge when one is hurt by others and improve the quality of relationships with people, living or dead. It boosts emotional, physical, and inner strength and enables one to live life with a clean heart and mind. In short, the Ho’oponopono practice removes emotional debris, heals the past, and fills the future with gratitude and hope.
Notes
1. The experience of the lady who suffered due to osteoporosis was shared with a group at the Fountain College, Krishnagiri, by Dr Sanjay.
2. Hoʻoponopono
3. Kuhu Gupta, The Power of Ho'oponopono & How 4 Simple Things Can Change Your Life
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