As a life coach, I have noticed that people hold on to emotional baggage as if their life depends on it. Nothing could be further from the truth. Having any kind of life depends on you being able to let go. Put it down. Travel light. Free yourself! And to be brutal, while you are at it, free all those who you have energetically bonded to it!
One of the simplest yet most profound ways to embrace forgiveness comes from the ancient Hawaiian spiritual practice known as Huna.
Huna invokes healing from nature and spirit. Within Huna, there is a powerful forgiveness process known as Ho'oponopono. If you struggle to pronounce it, don't worry; the name is less important than the practice itself. Just commit to forgiveness, and you will feel the transformation.
The Hawaiian word “ho’o” means “cause” while “ponopono” means “perfection”. Ho'oponopono essentially means "to make it right with the ancestors." It is a tool for clearing emotional and energetic burdens, particularly when you feel stuck in relationships, career challenges, or personal turmoil. Like any craft, mastery requires practice. By making things right with your past, you cleanse your unconscious emotional ties.
Why is this so important?
We cant fully heal our body if we cant heal the mind. All emotional wounds of the past and present must be cleaned.
Forgiveness is therefore a healing gift we give ourselves to cleanse, purify, release and cut all the negative memories, blocks, energies and vibrations. You get to transmute these unwanted energies into pure light.
To practice, bring to mind the person or situation where emotional weight lingers. Then, repeat the following mantra—internally or out loud:
I am sorry
Please forgive me
I love you
Thank you
Even after a short period of practice, you will notice a shift within yourself. Anger softens, anxiety fades, and irritation subsides. You gain clarity and take ownership of your emotional responses. Instead of being weighed down by distractions, you refocus on what truly matters.
This does not mean the external world changes instantly, but your internal world does. You become lighter, more patient, and more in control of your emotions. Ho'oponopono allows you to break free from emotional chains and regain personal power.
The power of Ho'oponopono is not just in the words but in the intention behind them. As an NLP practitioner and hypnotist, I recognize how powerful language and repetition are in reprogramming the subconscious mind. The four phrases—rooted in compassion and accountability—activate deep healing and rewire our emotional responses. This technique aligns seamlessly with NLP and hypnosis principles, reinforcing a state of emotional resilience and clarity.
Have you had a rough day? A challenging conversation? A moment of self-doubt? Take five minutes and quietly repeat the mantra.
Faced with a conflict at work? Tension with a loved one? Try Ho'oponopono before reacting.
Have you experienced unfairness or bullying? Practicing Ho'oponopono won't change the past, but it will help you control your emotional response. By doing so, you maintain your professionalism and dignity while choosing your next steps from a place of strength rather than reactivity.
I am sorry
Please forgive me
I love you
Thank you
Repeat these words until the emotional charge dissolves. You are carrying out an energetic cleanse, making things right with yourself and your past. In doing so, you step into a future free from emotional baggage—lighter, clearer, and in control.
Making it right through the practice of forgiveness
Are you ready to add the power of forgiveness to your healing journey and experience true emotional freedom? Begin your practice today.
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves to cleanse, purify, release and cut all the negative memories, blocks, energies and vibrations. Transmute these unwanted energies into pure light with us in a virtual gathering. Come along and join us for an evening Ho’oponopono forgiveness meditation. We really believe these ancient tools are gifts that you can unwrap to bring hope and achieve transformational results in your life. Full details via our events page.
To your success,
Tony Healer Coaching
Life Coaching, NLP and Hypnosis in Manchester
I am sorry
Please forgive me
I love you
Thank you
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