HOʻOPONOPONO — Forgiveness and Self-healing
Hoʻoponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and self-healing that has been adapted for modern use. The technique can be applied to any problem, regardless of its origin, and does not require you to know the cause of the issue. A key aspect of the modern practice is the use of a simple mantra:
I love you.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
This approach is explored in depth in books like Zero Limits by Dr. Joe Vitale and Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, which highlights the power of this practice to clear negative energy and restore balance. Another significant work, The Easiest Way by Mabel Katz, delves into how Hoʻoponopono can be used to achieve peace and clarity by letting go of limiting beliefs and emotions.
At its core, Hoʻoponopono teaches that to live a fulfilling and harmonious life, it is essential to release anything that is not aligned with love and your true self. This includes emotions and experiences such as anger, hatred, frustration, sadness, illness, jealousy, and intolerance—elements that cloud your natural state of love and peace.
The practice encourages you to address these negative elements not by delving into their causes, but by embracing the process of forgiveness and gratitude. By doing so, you work towards freeing yourself from burdens that do not reflect who you truly are. The ultimate goal, as described in these books, is to restore harmony and align yourself with your highest, loving self, thereby clearing the path for healing and inner peace.
From an energetic perspective, Hoʻoponopono works directly on the subtle layers of consciousness and energy that underlie our thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences. Every unresolved emotion, negative belief, or self-judgment can create a dense, stagnant field of energy within and around us.
Words themselves carry vibration—they are not just sounds or symbols, but energetic frequencies that interact with the subtle body. By consciously repeating the Hoʻoponopono mantra, you are sending waves of specific, loving vibration to areas of blockage, gently loosening tension, dissolving old patterns, and clearing residue from past experiences. Each phrase—I love you, I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you—carries its own energetic signature, which together forms a cycle of acknowledgement, healing, forgiveness, and gratitude.
Energetically, the mantra acts like a gentle yet powerful resonance that aligns with your higher self, recalibrating your internal field to a state of openness, clarity, and love. It softens contraction, releases resistance, and allows energy to flow freely again, which can manifest as emotional relief, mental clarity, and even physical ease. Over time, consistent practice can create a ripple effect, harmonizing not only your own energy but also the energy you share with others, fostering a deeper sense of interconnectedness, compassion, and inner balance.
Pocket Tap — Hoʻoponopono: Forgiveness & Self-Healing
Tapping on the side of the hand (Repeat 3 times):
Even though I carry tension, pain, or unresolved feelings, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though I may not know the cause of this issue, I am open to healing and forgiveness.
Even though I sometimes hold on to hurt or regret, I allow myself to be gentle and compassionate.
Tapping Flow – Repeating the Hoʻoponopono Mantra
Tapping through the points:
As you tap through the points, simply repeat:
“I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.”
Notice the feelings that arise, the tension in your body, and allow the words to flow naturally with each tap.
Breathe… feel the softness… and allow the healing energy of the mantra to move through you.
I am open… I am kind… I am healing.
