Honoring The Life In Trees
Through Ho’oponopono
When we must remove a living tree, we acknowledge and respect the ending of a life form through the Hawaiian healing practice of Ho’oponopono. We pause to say: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. This mindful approach ensures our work respects both nature and the energy it holds.
The Steps Of Ho’oponopono
Repeat the phrase, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you,”
as a way of connecting with the divine and asking for healing and resolution.
I’m sorry.
Acknowledge and take responsibility for one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions that may have contributed to a problem. Example thought: I recognize I am participating in the removal of this valuable, living tree. I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Express sincere regret for any harm caused and ask for forgiveness from those affected. Example thought: I wish we didn’t have to disrupt this life and all the plants and animals that will also be affected. Please forgive me.
Thank you.
Forgive oneself and release any negative emotions, memories, or thoughts related to the situation. Example thought: I understand all life cycles end and make way for new life cycles to begin. Thank you.
I love you.
Let go and trust in the process of healing and resolution, receiving forgiveness for all involved. I love you.
The Spirit of the Practice.
It’s important to note that Ho’oponopono is not merely a mental or verbal exercise but a process of cultivating the corresponding feelings within the body that align with the phrase.
Aligning with the spirit of the practice is the most important step in bringing about profound inner peace and healing. “Ho’oponopono” can be seen as equivalent to saying, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”