Motivation

The cleansing of self-identity is a deep process of inner clarification and healing that helps us to free ourselves from burdensome thoughts and emotions and bring our true essence to light.

Background

Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation based on the principle that everything in our lives is our own creation. Through self-forgiveness and forgiveness towards others, we can release ourselves from negative patterns and find inner peace.

Step-by-step guide

1. Find a quiet and undisturbed place where you can relax.
2. Close your eyes and take deep breaths to center yourself.
3. In your mind, summon the person or situation you want to cleanse.
4. Quietly or in your mind say the four sentences of Ho’oponopono: ‘I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you’.
5. Recognize that you are taking responsibility for the situation, even if you do not consciously know why it has arisen.
6. Visualize the energy around the person or situation beginning to clear and radiate light and love.
7. Feel a sense of peace and purity expanding within yourself.
8. Repeat the four sentences and the visualization until you feel the cleansing is complete.
9. Thank yourself and the divine power that helped you carry out this cleansing.
10. Slowly open your eyes and return to the present moment with a feeling of lightness and joy.
11. Take time for a final reflection after the exercise and note your thoughts and feelings in a journal.

Final reflection

The practice of Ho’oponopono for self-identity cleansing can bring profound changes in our lives by releasing old wounds and blockages and healing our relationships. By forgiving ourselves and others, we create space for love, compassion, and understanding, bringing more clarity and peace into our existence.