If Ho'oponopono Were A Song
It’s been a while since I’ve written about Ho’oponopono. You might want to read that article first if you've never heard of it.
In that article, I wrote:
The general idea of the Ho’oponopono belief is that we have “data” or “memories” inside of us, in our subconscious. And those “memories” are causing us to experience them as a reflection (through other people or situations that we find ourselves in). The “memory” or “data” (he uses both of these terms), could also be called “samskaras” from the Hindu belief system. These memories/data/samskaras exist as imprints on our subconscious. These imprints then cause us to keep perceiving them over and over in new situations. In a more Western view, they could be considered traumatic events that we’ve gone through that we “replay” in life, in order to heal from them. Psychological projection is one way in which this happens.
I’ve focused more recently on releasing trapped emotions that I have called “samskaras” but it’s the same thing. And I usually focus on healing myself. But his story seems to suggest that when we heal ourselves, we really are healing the world around us.
It’s a big ask to suggest to someone that in order to clean up their neighborhood (and all the neighbors) they start doing this. But, I think that can be a side effect. I’ve mentioned that I have been decluttering, and since I have been working on getting rid of my stuff, others in my life have also started to do so in their own way. When you clean yourself, you can clean the world a little bit through vibrational influence. I don’t suggest doing it with that as your goal because you have 100% control over yourself and 0% control over others and you might manifest yourself living in a new neighborhood instead if they are unwilling to change along with you.
Healing With Ho’oponopono
The mantra is easy, “I love you, I’m sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank you.” I’ve explained that I say it when something feels like it has “gone wrong.”
“I Love You”
The “I Love You” reminds me that the so-called “problem” is actually an opportunity to show my mastery as Gregg Braden has called it. Every “Samskara” coming up allows me to release it if I’m willing to not sit in judgment of it. This phrase reminds me that this is an opportunity to release stuck emotions from the past and when I get it out I will no longer attract from that samskara again.
“I’m Sorry”
The “I’m Sorry” phrase reminds me to apologize for judging it as “bad” when it’s actually for my benefit. People get mad when they get sick and have a fever or lots of mucus. They complain about the symptoms. But those “symptoms” are our bodies healing reaction. When old emotions get triggered it’s because we’re ready to heal at that time.
“Please Forgive Me”
Dr. Len says you don’t need this phrase. He says you could just say, “Thank you” and that would be enough. But when I hear this, I remind myself to forgive myself for reacting the way I did, judging something as “bad” when it was for my benefit. I was jumping to conclusions without all the facts.
“Thank You”
Ultimately the mantra is about being appreciative for all that has happened. When emotional wounds get triggered, it’s an opportunity to let go of the old and an opportunity to manifest something new and better.
I’ve written about how the Essenes seemed to believe that “ungratefulness was the fall of mankind.” If that’s the case, the ability to rise back to heavenly status on earth is to become more grateful.
From a law of attraction standpoint, if you become more grateful, you would manifest more things to be grateful for. It makes sense that that would be how to create heaven on earth.
About That Song
I titled this piece, “If Ho'oponopono Were A Song” because I found (thanks to a Note by
) a song that seems to embody this whole thing.So, I watched the song and I bought the song, and I played the song and I played the song on repeat. My iTunes says I’ve listened to this song 306 times. But that’s not how many times I’ve listened to this song, because there were the YouTube plays.
And then there’s my phone. I have it on my phone and when I’m driving it’s on repeat there as well. It’s been mostly that, though I have switched a couple of times to other music randomly played. It’s a ridiculous amount of plays. I have gotten into habits of playing songs over and over before, but nothing like this.
It’s a great song to play in the morning while I get ready for the day. And, I think every day since I’ve been listening to it, it has been a beautiful day. I’ve caught myself thinking, “It’s a beautiful day,” and wondering if it’s because I’m listening to this song like I am. Yes, I also wonder if it has any ability to change my local weather. I even got an email this morning from a coworker who wrote the line, “Beautiful day today.”
Thank God For Pain
The song thanks God for “pain” in addition to joy, sun, and rain. Most people can be thankful for joy and sunshine. Some can be thankful for rain (especially people trying to get crops, plants, trees, or grass to grow). But most people aren’t thankful for pain.
These painful moments are the ones that need extra work at being thankful for them. But if we didn’t have pain, we wouldn’t know what not to do. A person should be very thankful for the burning pain when they hit a hot stove. It causes us to preserve ourselves and not be more damaged.
Pain is a warning sign that things aren’t right. Sometimes those things are bad relationships (whether work, friends, mates, or family). Sometimes we’re finding out what our personal boundaries are and who will not abide by them (abusers).
But sometimes we have limiting beliefs. If something “bad” happens, I will ask myself why I think it’s “bad” and find out more about what I’m afraid of. And, sometimes I remind myself to ask God-Source how “He” views it. You can ask your subconscious or higher self to let you know what are the benefits of this thing you do not like. Because there is some good coming out of it. You are learning something.
I know this, but I don’t always catch myself early or sometimes I have a lot of momentum in negative beliefs from my past that cause emotions from my past to come up and I’m not always used to dealing with those. But, I’ve found that having this song on in the background has allowed me to catch myself so much faster.
It’s like bumping a car in neutral at the top of a tall hill. If it went down the hill, it would be difficult to stop. But if you catch it at the beginning moments it’s much easier to stop. The song has helped me to manage things faster and better.
Praying For Songs
Because music is so important to me, I have prayed to find songs that uplift me and bring me closer to God’s state of mind. One of those songs that I received was “God Who Moves the Mountains.” That’s one song I’ve listened to on repeat but nowhere near as much as “It’s a Beautiful Day.” For comparison, iTunes says I’ve listened to that one 44 times compared to 306 for “It’s a Beautiful Day”. (Again I listen to those songs on my phone while driving so the numbers aren’t the whole picture). Also, there are other versions of “It’s a Beautiful Day” that you might like more. It’s nice to have so many versions as well.
But these might not be your tastes. I suggest to you to ask for a song that uplifts you in this way. While listening to this song, I had a desire that you all feel the way it has helped me to feel. So, hopefully that will help you all out too.
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I really enjoyed this piece - thanks for sharing! “Keep on the Sunny Side” by The Carter Family has been my on-repeat song recently. Many times I’ve noticed myself starting to think negatively and just thinking “keep on the sunny side” has helped me snap out of it. Glad to hear about your decluttering and enjoying the beautiful days being spread to others!
The mantra is for modern and lazy people. Ho'oponopono is deeper and richer than most people understand Dr. Len studied with Mornah Simeona who was an occultist.. and in turn worked to create rituals. Yet Ho'oponopono is about "making right" which takes more than mumbling. Most times there is direct and firm action. Action to correct, amend or seek forgiveness. My 12 year immersion in the native Hawaiian culture is about this. It's to create balance with people, places and things. It's powerful. Thank you for your article.