Ho’oponopono: Beyond the Mantra – A Journey of Self-Discovery and True Relaxation

The path to enlightenment is often portrayed as a strenuous uphill climb, requiring relentless meditation and esoteric rituals. But Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona, a beacon of spiritual knowledge, along with her followers, advocate a divergent perspective. Enlightenment, they suggest, isn’t a destination to be reached but a state of being that we uncover. It’s inherently within us, only shrouded by the dust of worldly concerns and amassed karmic-data.

Finding Your Inner Nature:

The breathtaking sunset you admire, the profound silence you occasionally encounter, the fleeting moments of pure bliss – they are not just external experiences. They’re mirrors reflecting the profound beauty and silence within you. True self-kindness isn’t about indulging in extravagant treats but about granting yourself moments of genuine peace. It’s about sitting down, pausing the perpetual motion of life, and disconnecting from the ceaseless churn of busyness.

Non-Westernized Approach to Relaxation:

In an age overflowing with ‘how-to-relax’ books and meditation apps, the sheer need for such guides hints at our collective misunderstanding of true relaxation. True relaxation isn’t another chore to be checked off or a skill to be acquired. It isn’t something separate from life, brought out only during yoga or spa sessions. Instead, it coexists seamlessly with even the most mundane activities, if only we allow it.

Balancing Right Action and Intuition:

How often have you performed a task because it’s the logical thing to do, only to later feel it was the wrong choice? Engage in tasks not merely because they seem logical, but because they resonate with your intuition. The initial discomfort you might feel when attempting to relax stems from a societal addiction – an addiction to relentless action and productivity.

The Role of The Ho’oponopono Mantra:

Mantras are not just arbitrary collections of words but anchors for the wandering mind. While the majority of you engages in the dance of life, mantras offer a stable ground for the part of you that needs stillness. The ho’oponopono mantra, with its gentle words ‘I’m sorry, thank you, please forgive me, I love you,’ goes a step further. It’s a loving whisper to your subconscious inner-child, a beacon meant to disperse centuries of heavy karmic content.

Being and Watching:

There’s profound power in pure observation. Begin by stepping into a state of being – existing without actively trying to change anything. Then, inquire deeply: who or what observes these thoughts and sensations? As you delve deeper, you’ll find a space where even tension or unsettling dreams can be witnessed without emotional attachment.

The Watcher Above:

To truly understand this, imagine yourself as a serene observer perched high in the sky, watching the bustling tapestry of life unfold on the plains below. This role doesn’t demand the precision of science or the creativity of art; it simply requires the patience to wait, watch, and understand.

Cleaning as a Knack:

Ho’oponopono speaks often of ‘cleaning’, but this isn’t cleaning as most understand it. It isn’t a skill to master, nor is it a step-by-step procedure. Cleaning, in the ho’oponopono context, is an intuitive, organic process. It demands patience, yes, but this patience is not strained – it’s as natural as breathing.

Non-doing Cleaning Tools:

While ho’oponopono offers many cleaning tools, what’s intriguing is that many require minimal active input from you. Some might simply involve consumption, like eating or drinking, allowing you to continue living authentically, focusing on doing what feels intrinsically right.

Non-Attachment through Cleaning:

At its core, ho’oponopono cleaning isn’t about acquiring more or becoming someone else. It’s about unbecoming, shedding layers of accumulated misconceptions, and stepping back to let the pure essence of life shine through.

So, ho’oponopono isn’t just another spiritual practice; it’s a call to rediscover our inherent nature. The journey isn’t about adding more but shedding away, and in that shedding, we find the profound simplicity of being. And perhaps, just perhaps, in that simplicity lies the profound secret of the universe.