12/20/2025
The Ho’oponopono prayer has been my mantra this past year. Like many of you, I am working on self compassion and responsibility for my own peace. It’s a beautiful practice that I hope you find helpful. Cheers to an amazing and peaceful 2026!
The Ho'oponopono prayer is a powerful Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness centered on repeating four simple phrases: "I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you" to cleanse negative memories, take responsibility, and restore harmony within oneself and with others. It's a self-healing mantra used to clear emotional blocks and promote self-compassion by expressing repentance, asking for release, showing gratitude, and sending love to oneself, others, or a situation.
The Four Phrases & Their Meaning
"I'm sorry": Acknowledges your part in creating any negative situation or feeling, taking responsibility.
"Please forgive me": Expresses remorse and releases guilt or blame.
"Thank you": Shows gratitude for the experience as an opportunity for growth.
"I love you": Sends love and acceptance to yourself and the situation, transmuting negative energy.
How to Practice
Identify a problem: Notice a negative feeling, person, or situation that troubles you.
Repeat the mantra: Silently or aloud, repeat the four phrases in any order (though often sequential).
Feel the words: Focus on the meaning behind each phrase to connect with the intention.
Be consistent: Repeat the mantra as needed for healing, even playing it in the background.