Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian tradition of forgiveness and reconciling broken and/or damaged relationships.

But my interpretation of Ho’oponopono after practicing the process more than a few times, is that it is a wonderful cleansing of the soul. I feel refreshed, renewed and healed of emotional hurts every time I do it.

It is a simple prayer and meditation during which you use the following phrases…

I’m sorry
Please forgive me
I love you
Thank you

I have seen the order of these phrases in various forms, but this is the order that seems to suit me best.

I read recently about how to use this prayer to God and to yourself. I tried it and it was quite fulfilling.

Dear God,

Please forgive me…. for doubting when I should have had faith, for not living up to my divine potential yet, for worrying about the future, for holding on to my own mistakes and faults to the point that they have paralyzed my growth, and for causing you offense in any way.

I’m sorry… that it has taken me over 50 years to recognize the wisdom of forgiveness and the healing that can take place once we truly forgive others and ourselves, for not always doing and saying the right thing, and for my slow maturity process.

I love you as I loved my own earthly father, and I cherish all of my brothers and sisters that you have given me around the world.

Thank you God, for this magnificent planet and all the beauty you have provided for us, for the ever increasing love in our hearts, and for the guidance, mercy and grace you provide to us daily.

It is my prayer to live in harmony with God and with all mankind.

Amen.

To experience Ho’oponopono for yourself, watch the following YouTube video. Simply watch and read the phrases as you view the beauty and hear the harmony. You can direct the meditation to God,  to yourself, or to anyone you have hurt or been hurt by… they do not need to be present. It’s a spiritual cleansing.

Ho’oponopono Mantra.

More information on Ho’oponopono can be found at There is a Way.

This beautiful site also has a meditation / prayer on a small video player that leads you specifically through breathing and praying… bringing you into harmony with the Creator.

The prayer in their video is directed to “Dear Father.”

Ho’oponopono is not a religion.

Tags: God, Healing, Meditation, Mental health, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Self-Help, Soul

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