Most people would accept the notion that things happen in
life that are beyond an individual's control. This may be
especially true for life events that are perceived as
negative. There's a general acceptance among people that
ill fortune sometimes strikes, and that it sometimes
strikes people who aren't in any way deserving of having
bad things happen to them. While some people may curse the
skies when something especially negative occurs, most
people eventually accept such things as an unfortunate
element of life.
The ho'oponopono spiritual practice rejects the idea that
bad things happen arbitrarily. In fact, ho'oponopono states
that negative life circumstances come directly from people
themselves. To put it another way, ho'oponopono says that
people are responsible for all the bad that happens in
their lives. This approach is clearly out of the
mainstream, as it implies a couple of truths: that life is
not arbitrary; and that humans have a great deal of control
over their circumstances. This sort of thinking goes
against the generally accepted belief that humans are
limited beings subject to the whims of a powerful universe.
Ho'oponopono is actually a method that's been practiced for
generations. Ho'oponopono in its original form is a
Hawaiian technique that's used as a conflict resolution
between groups of people. This original ho'oponopono form
has been altered in a way that allows for connections
between an individual and a spiritual force. This offshoot
method of ho'oponopono is known as Self Identity Through
Ho'oponopono and is practiced and taught on an increasingly
wide scale. It is Self Identity Through Ho'oponopono that
claims humans are completely responsible; equally important
perhaps is that this ho'oponopono form says that humans can
change life circumstances for the better.
Though ho'oponopono certainly has its detractors, an
increasing number of people have embraced the ho'oponopono
method. There is some documented evidence that ho'oponopono
can help people reverse high blood pressure. There are also
myriad claims made by individuals that ho'oponopono has
helped them in numerous different ways. Some people claim
that ho'oponopono healed health problems. Others claim that
ho'oponopono improved their overall life quality
significantly. And still others claim that ho'oponopono
allowed them to heal others. While ho'oponopono may sound
like some form of worship or sect, it really is a secular
practice. Ho'oponopono does not emphasize worship or
spiritual penalties for acts performed.
Ho'oponopono equally doesn't guarantee some magical
transformation into a life of riches and perfect bliss.
People who regularly practice ho'oponopono will be the
first to tell you that the practice requires a consistent
effort. They also say however that the effort pays off in
multiple and unexpected ways.
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Zinn Jeremiah is a freelance writer. Learn more about
ho'oponopono by visiting http://www.hooponoponohelp.com or
http://www.hooponoponohelp.com/god-help-me.htm .
