Healing with Ho'oponopono
- Lisa Zeffertt
- May 22
- 2 min read
A Powerful Mantra for Peace and Forgiveness

The Ho'oponopono prayer is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. This powerful healing tool encourages self-reflection, emotional release, and the restoration of balance in our relationships with ourselves and others.
The prayer is simple yet profound, consisting of four short phrases:
I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
Each of these phrases serves a different purpose in the process of healing:
“I’m sorry” acknowledges responsibility for the situation, recognizing that something needs to be healed.
“Please forgive me” asks for forgiveness, both from others and yourself, allowing for emotional release.
“Thank you” expresses gratitude, opening your heart to healing and understanding.
“I love you” sends love and compassion, fostering peace and connection.
How to Use Ho'oponopono for Healing
You can use the Ho'oponopono mantra in various situations to heal emotional wounds, release negative energy, and restore harmony. Here’s how you can incorporate it into your daily practice:
Self-Healing: Repeat the prayer to yourself when you feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts or emotions. It helps cleanse old patterns, bringing you peace and forgiveness within.
Healing Relationships: If you’re facing conflict with someone, silently repeat the mantra for that person. This practice fosters understanding, compassion, and healing between you and others.
Releasing Negative Energy: Use the prayer during meditation or when you feel heavy with unresolved feelings. It clears negativity and opens space for love and healing.
By practicing Ho'oponopono, you’re taking the first step towards personal and collective healing. It encourages forgiveness, gratitude, and unconditional love — the building blocks of emotional freedom.
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