{"id":109846,"date":"2018-04-23T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=109846"},"modified":"2024-11-26T21:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T21:25:32","slug":"hawaiis-hooponopono-for-earth-day-22-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2018\/04\/hawaiis-hooponopono-for-earth-day-22-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii\u2019s Ho\u2019oponopono for Earth Day \u2013 22 April"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Power of Humility, Forgiveness, Gratitude and Love <\/em><\/p>\n

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19 Apr 2018 – <\/em>The global movement to take care of our home planet has taken many forms since it was first started in 1970. Protests, marches, political activism, local initiatives, tree planting parties, and global climate councils are a few of the many approaches that concerned individuals have taken. Change never comes in one form; each of these methods are valuable, yet there is one thing that is often overlooked. Healing the earth and\u00a0healing ourselves<\/em>\u00a0are completely entwined, therefore, the spiritual component must be central to the evolution and transformation we seek in the international environmental movement.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time we took greater responsibility for healing ourselves and really owned this as the first step to creating global\u00a0peace<\/a>. Ancient cultures have much to teach us about this, in particular, the Hawaiian people, who have wisdom that is helpful to reflect on at this time.<\/p>\n

Bill Mollison is credited as a modern visionary in the world, who coined the term\u00a0permaculture<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>which basically consolidates and expands upon indigenous land stewardship principles. He considered Hawaiians to be some of the greatest experts on land management and sustainability in the world. When living on small islands with limited resources, surrounded by thousands of miles of ocean, people must learn to live and work together in harmonious ways with each other and the land in order to survive.<\/p>\n

Here is a simple but profound practice that comes from the Hawaiian Islands which is being highlighted this year on April 21 (the day before Earth Day) called Global\u00a0Ho\u2019oponopono<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the world gets smaller, the population is exploding, and people are becoming more connected\u00a0while consuming\u00a0more. It is becoming more evident that our planet is an island of limited resources, floating through an endless sea of outer-space. That is why the wisdom of Hawaiian Culture is relevant to the whole planet right now.<\/p>\n

“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words and bullets, not food and shelter.”<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u2015\u00a0Bill Mollis<\/a>on<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Malama Pono<\/strong><\/p>\n

The term\u00a0Malama Pono<\/em>\u00a0loosely refers to the idea of caring for one\u2019s self and living life in a healthy way. However, it is well understood that the health of the individual, the community, and the land are entwined. The responsibility of caring for one\u2019s self includes: honoring the\u00a0ancestors<\/a>, looking out for the future generations, and living in an authentic way. This authenticity often brings us challenges, wounds, disagreements with friends or relatives, and sometimes bitter confrontations. So Hawaiians\u00a0have a beautiful practice for bringing resolve, balance, and restoring harmony that is called\u00a0Ho\u2019oponopono<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Offering a pule (prayer) as a sign of respect and acknowledgement to the ancestors.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are many approaches to Ho\u2019oponopono, practised in different ways across the islands, depending on family tradition. No one way is correct, but the objective is to consciously channel negative energy into\u00a0positive outcomes<\/a>\u00a0for self and community. The popular approach involves saying these 4 things:<\/p>\n

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  1. I\u2019m Sorry\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 This is not about being wrong or right, it is about humility and recognizing that even when we mean the best, or stand firmly in our own truth we can still inadvertently hurt others. This is a natural part of being human, and acknowledging this is a powerful way to return to one\u2019s self. Returning to one\u2019s self can also include a return to our place in the greater community or environment.<\/li>\n
  2. Please Forgive Me\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 We free ourselves when we ask for forgiveness. Even if the person we ask it from doesn\u2019t give it to us right away, we have done all that we can do to resolve the situation just by sincerely asking for resolve. The ball is no longer in our court for this issue, we have completed our part.<\/li>\n
  3. Thank You \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to open the gates of abundance in the universe. This is a way of acceptance, even for painful encounters, as it shows that we have learned what we can\u00a0from the painful situation. We\u00a0are emerging stronger and wiser for having been through the storm.<\/li>\n
  4. I Love You \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Love is the energy that connects us all, it is what animates us to take care of ourselves, our community, and the land. Only from an authentic place of\u00a0love<\/a>can we accomplish anything of real and lasting value in this world, yet we are often blocked from this energy by unresolved wounds or trauma. Ho\u2019oponopono clears these blockages, returning us to a place of joy, connection, and personal power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One can speak the four principles above to themselves, to their relatives, to their ancestors, to future generations, and to the land. By focusing this intention in the\u00a0present moment<\/a>, one will experience a profound energy shift. You may discover the places that you have a hard time speaking these words and that will make you aware of where the blockages are.<\/p>\n

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    The Ho\u2019oponopono prayer can help relieve us of negative emotions that we carry.<\/p><\/div>\n

    As a Non-Hawaiian, I must express a deep gratitude to the people, the culture, and the land, as\u00a0they have endured a painful colonial history\u00a0while having the strength to continue the tradition of\u00a0Aloha<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Many Forms of Ho\u2019oponopono<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Being a guest on the Big Island of Hawaii (known as\u00a0Moku O Keawe to locals), I have been blessed to hear many stories about how individuals learned or practiced Ho\u2019oponopono. We have set up the #malamapono hashtag for individuals in Hawaii and elsewhere to share their stories of Ho\u2019oponopono on social media. In this way, we may all benefit from hearing the\u00a0stories<\/a>\u00a0of others, which can bring us closer together and strengthen our understanding of this powerful practice.<\/p>\n

    A\u00a0friend of mine collects broken shells and makes jewelry with them. She says that taking something that is broken and making it beautiful as an artist is a powerful reminder of the process each of us must make as humans. Another friend, while going through a painful divorce, spent months moving large racks to create an altar for prayer and\u00a0meditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    The ability to take the pain and channel it in a positive way is a form of Ho\u2019oponopono, and the application of this philosophy is as endless as the challenges we face in life. I\u2019ve heard stories of people being locked in a house together with food, and not allowed to leave until they have each spoken their peace, listened to the other\u2019s perspective, and agreed to respectfully honor their differences. This allows people to not accumulate so much emotional baggage.<\/p>\n

    Global Ho\u2019oponopono for Earth Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

    It is time for us to take this practice to ourselves globally, not just on Earth Day, but every day. This year, on April 21, at 12pm PDT there will be a special live broadcast with Hawaiian Kumu, Harry Uhaine Jim, from the Big Island. You can learn more about the event and register for free at\u00a0www.malamapono.life<\/a>. This ceremony will be broadcast from a very special place, at a very special time, on the day before Earth Day in order to set a spiritual intention to the festivities and events planned around the world to honor our planet.<\/p>\n

    Please share your own stories using the #malamapono hashtag and invite your friends to participate. Healing the earth starts with healing ourselves, our connection to each other, and to the ecological systems that sustain our lives. All approaches are needed at this time to protect what is sacred, and this will require unprecedented cooperation, respect, and love.<\/p>\n

    That is why the\u00a0Cooperatist Movement<\/a>\u00a0is also a proud sponsor of the event along with\u00a0Unify<\/a>,\u00a0United Religions Initiative<\/a>,\u00a0P\u014dh\u0101h\u0101 I Ka Lani<\/a>,\u00a0Collective Evolution<\/a>,\u00a0Culture Collective<\/a>,\u00a0Four Worlds International Institute<\/a>, UPLIFT, and others. This type of collaboration between organizations and individuals across borders and cultures is something we can all be proud of, and use as a model for what is to come. Before taking to the streets, or to your local government, or to your garden, take a moment to go inside, make things right with yourself so that you can bring a spiritual roundedness to your Earth Day Festivities!<\/p>\n

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    Jacob Devaney<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Founder and director of Culture Collective, creative activist, musician, and producer.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Go to Original \u2013 upliftconnect.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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