Enter. . . Forgiveness
Do not think that you are alone here. The reason I am sharing this knowledge and healing is because I too had a huge sisterhood wound, and others are being revealed to me as I do these exercises and practices with you. We are all in this together. Your healing is my healing and my healing is yours, sister!
Ok, que the Eagles song “Forgiveness”, lol “Please Forgive Me” Bryan Adams. These songs won’t stop playing in my head as I write this! LOL!
Have your paper handy for this next part of healing the sisterhood wound. Last week, there was a reflection exercise based on the universal law of mirroring. Were there shadows that you became aware of that you were finally able to see? Were there things you loved or desired in other women that you also see in yourself? If not, no worries, it’s there, we still have more layers of healing to uncover.
Week 2 Practice: Ho’oponopono Prayer
This is an ancient healing practice of forgiveness that comes from Hawaii. It is pronounced (HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no) and translates into “make things right.” It is a powerful practice that helps you cleanse and let go of negative feelings like guilt, shame, ill will, grudges, etc. and brings you peace of mind. It allows us to find our true identity. This practice can be done to forgive yourself and to forgive others, which is ultimately the same. The key here is that in Ho’oponopono, there is no outside us. Everything happens within us, within our minds. Whatever you see, hear , experience, it all occurs in your mind. We control how we react to it and how we react as a consequence to it. It is your responsibility to cleanse and clear it and change it. A note on forgiveness . . .Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the act, and it doesn't mean making up with the person and becoming friends. It allows you to acknowledge the wrong doing and release them so that you are free of it’s negative implications on your health and mental well being. It is a process and it is a practice, and it is for YOU, not them. This is why this Ho’oponopono practice is perfect because it is so simple and you don’t need validation from anyone else but yourself.
All it is are 4 simple phrases:
I’m Sorry
Please Forgive Me
Thank You
I Love You
Let’s break these down, shall we? This will really help you to understand why it is so powerful!
I’m Sorry - The first step is about taking ownership and acceptance for what is in your reality. This removes the tendency to defend, deflect or blame things on others. You are accepting that you contributed to whatever it is that is affecting your conscience. It doesn't matter who is involved or who started it. Sometimes all that needs to be forgiven is ourselves.
Please Forgive Me - Next, it is time to release the burden by asking God, Universe, Source, who ever, whatever you want to ask to forgive you for the wrong you apologized for in Step 1.
Thank You - The third step is about expressing gratitude after knowing your apology has been accepted and you are saying “thank you” for the healing happening.
I Love You - The final phrase is about expressing love. Love is the most powerful energy there is. It brings people together, releases toxic emotions and restores hope. Say “I love you” to yourself, God, the Universe, your circumstances and experiences.
For this week’s practice, take the paper about the triggers you have for another woman. Imagine the woman standing in front of you and practice the Ho’oponopono prayer to make peace with yourself and with the person and to practice self love. When you are done, burn or shred the paper and give thanks for this healing. Repeat the Ho’oponopono prayer daily and as often as needed. This is very powerful!
Here are some options for you to do this practice:
Use the Ho’oponopono Meditation on YouTube by Rosalie Yoga and Ho’oponopono chant by Meditation Haven with Sonia
Use the Ho’oponopono chant, mantra or song listed on my Spotify playlist
You can repeat these phrases on your own as a chant or mantra, sing it, etc.
You can write down the phrases until you feel a shift
Here are some easy ways to incorporate Ho’oponopono into your day. You can say them aloud or in your head, but regardless of how you do it, the power is in the feeling.
When you are feeling negative thoughts towards yourself or others
Use it while meditating
Use it when you are feeling tension
Before you go to bed at night
When you are feeling the sisterhood wound
You can play the chant in the background while you are doing something (helps to program it into the subconscious)
Play this Ho’oponopono night meditation while you sleep (another good way to program it into your subconscious).
After I use this prayer, I feel such a deep nourishment, freedom and love within me. It feels as if shackles have been taken off. My prayer is that you will feel the same! I love each and everyone of you, my sisters. The time has come to heal the sisterhood wound and it begins here! Stay tuned, next week, I will be brining you a beautiful healing transmission to delve deeper into your healing of the sisterhood wound.
