Find out how you can use Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness, as a daily meditation prayer.
Ho’oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian prayer of forgiveness. Use this recording just before sleep: the speaking fades away over the last 15 minutes, leaving only the music at the end. iTunes Mp3:
“Ho’oponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. Similar forgiveness practices were performed on islands throughout the South Pacific, including Samoa, Tahiti and New Zealand. Traditionally hoʻoponopono is practiced by healing priests or kahuna lapaʻau among family members of a person who is physically ill. Modern versions are performed within the family by a family elder, or by the individual alone.” (Source: Wikipedia, “Ho’oponopono”)
You might use this prayer daily as a way to release what you’re carrying. Forgive, let go, apologize, move on. Say this mantra out loud with the recording. Many people find Ho’oponopono a gentle way to practice forgiveness and self-compassion, and the kindness we offer ourselves can carry into how we treat others.
One personal account describes Ho’oponopono being used with prisoners living with mental illness (a personal story, not research). See: http://rosariomontenegro.hubpages.com…
Disclaimer
Please note that this Ho’oponopono affirmation meditation and the creative content herein are not to be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical or mental health advice or treatment. If you are experiencing distress or a mental health crisis, please seek the support of a trained medical or mental health professional.
