Ho’oponopono: The Definitive Guide
HO'OPONOPONO
The Definitive Guide
Welcome to the definitive guide to Ho'oponopono. My guide will provide you with all the necessary information to incorporate the unique technique of Ho’oponopono effectively into your coaching practice.
So if you want to:
- Understand and master the concept behind Ho'oponopono
- Identify its benefits, uses, and limitations
- Expertly execute it to help your clients
- And make it a powerful tool in your coaching practice
Then you will love reading this comprehensive guide.
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Chapter 2
The Power of Ho’oponopono in Various Walks of Life
Chapter 3
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Practicing Ho’oponopono
Chapter 4
Advanced Coaching Tips to Maximize the Benefits of Ho’oponopono
Chapter 5
Modern-Day Applications of Ho'oponopono
Chapter 6
Modern Adaptations & Variations of Ho'oponopono for Greater Relevance
Chapter 7
Useful Ho’oponopono Resources
CHAPTER 1:
The Fundamentals
In the first chapter of this definitive guide,
I will be covering the very basics of the Ho'oponopono, which will help you get a better grasp of the ancient and powerful practice..
The fundamentals include the definition of the tool and its etymology, its origin and ancient roots in Hawaiian culture, and the original philosophy behind the practice.
I will also be delving into the three minds of humankind, developed by Hawaiin psychology scholars.
What is the practice of Ho’oponopono?
Ho'oponopono, which roughly translates to ‘to make things right’, is an ancient Hawaiian practice of healing through forgiveness.
With a focus on reconciliation, pardoning, repentance, confession and, most importantly, acceptance, it advocates taking complete responsibility for the self and its environment.
The word comes from the participle ho’o (to make), which is converted into a verb when used with the noun pono (right). The double usage of pono in Ho'oponopono is symbolic of making things right twice over, i.e. with the self and others.
“Ho'oponopono means to cause to make right, to put things back into balance again,” explains Kumu Sabra Kauka, Hawaiian historian, educator, and activist, in the video below.
Where does it come from?
The healing practice of Ho'oponopono has its roots in Ancient Hawaii, which dates back to the period before the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810.
The word ‘Ho'oponopono’ was not used back then, but the oral histories recorded from contemporary elders suggest that the same practice was used to resolve disputes between families.
Ho'oponopono in the Huna Culture
Huna, which means ‘secret’ in Hawaiian, is an age-old discipline of healing, enlightenment, energy and empowerment.
Ho'oponopono is an essential part of the Huna wisdom, wherein it’s important to resolve internal and external conflicts in order to move forward with one’s life.
The Original Philosophy
Ancient Hawaiians believed that breaking spiritual laws would cause illness in the person or family. Ho'oponopono, therefore, was originally meant to undo the wrongs in a person’s life, so that no harm would fall upon the self and the loved ones.
In its traditional practice, Ho'oponopono was conducted in the following scenarios-:
- Family feuds, in the presence of both the disputing parties (typically extended family members). Such situations were usually mediated with the help of a kahuna lapa’au or a shaman.
- To remove curses, and do away with dark forces.
- To clear the negative energies from conflicted land after bloody battles, which the people believed were filled with dark spirits.
The Three Minds of Humankind
Long before Sigmund Freud introduced the conscious and subconscious mind to the world of psychology, scholars in Hawaiian psychology
