Ho’oponopono: A Journey of Self-Healing, Not a Technique

In the realm of spirituality and personal development, there’s a common misconception that Ho’oponopono, a profound discipline taught by Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona and Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, is a technique or even pseudoscience. Today, we’ll demystify this notion and take you on a journey that reveals the true essence of Ho’oponopono.

At the heart of Ho’oponopono lies the understanding of the human psyche, described as four interlinked layers:

• Ke Akua I’o (Divine Creativity)
• Amakua (The Superconscious)
• Uhane (The Conscious Mind)
• Unihipili (The Subconscious Mind)

These layers aren’t rigid compartments but fluid entities, constantly interacting and influencing one another. The subconscious, the superconscious, and the Divine Creativity aren’t separate but interconnected in a way that our conscious mind can’t fully comprehend.

Our experiences, according to Ho’oponopono, are not mere reflections of an external reality but manifestations of our inner world. Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len often said, ‘there is no out there,’ implying that our outer reality is a projection of our internal state.

The desire to attract specific things like a new car or wishing for someone’s recovery isn’t in alignment with Ho’oponopono’s philosophy. Such actions create karmic data that clouds our connection with Divine Creativity.

Instead, Ho’oponopono encourages us to seek inner relief by asking, ‘what is it in me that causes me to witness this problem?’ By seeking forgiveness for our perceived past actions, we dissolve the karmic veil and reconnect with our true identity as servants of Divine Creativity.

Dr. Hew Len shed light on this process, explaining that when we make a suitable petition to Divinity via the Inner Child and the superconscious, the karmic tie between us and the object of our desire dissolves. This understanding has been misinterpreted, leading to confusion about the true purpose of Ho’oponopono.

The core of Ho’oponopono is self-healing, not healing others. Any healing of others is a by-product of our personal healing journey. As Dr. Hew Len wisely pointed out, we’re not seeking to heal others but to alleviate our disturbance caused by witnessing their suffering.

Moreover, Dr. Hew Len emphasized that healers, teachers, or gurus aren’t superior beings but individuals on their journey of cleaning their karmic data. He encouraged everyone to embrace self-healing and not rely on external guides, reminding us, ‘You do NOT need them.’

The goal of Ho’oponopono is to cleanse our karmic data, so our actions are divinely inspired, and our subconscious mind serves as a friendly reminder of life’s simple tasks and joys.

Scientific research can explore aspects of Ho’oponopono, such as the positive effects of forgiveness on health or its application in family therapy. However, science often misses the core of Ho’oponopono: self-healing.

As science cannot prove the constant presence of Divinity, Ho’oponopono might seem pseudoscientific. Yet, its wisdom transcends these classifications. It’s not a technique but a profound journey of self-discovery and self-healing, a path to living a more harmonious, peaceful life.