Highlights
- The Hawaiian word ho'oponopono roughly translates into English as 'to make things right’
- This ancient Hawaiian practice is a process of making things right in your relationships, including with ancestors, the earth and yourself.
The ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono aims to restore self-love and balance through a process of reconciliation.
It can be a powerful method for purifying your mind and dispelling negative thoughts.
The Great Minds podcast introduces the concepts of Ho'oponopono in three meditation exercises guided by Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster.
Learning forgiveness
The Hawaiian word ho'oponopono roughly translates to ‘make things right’ or to ‘make things move back to balance’.
The practice teaches the importance of love and forgiveness through a process that allows the participant to rid themselves of burdens or 'pohaku' in order to heal.
Ho'oponopono is an ancient practice from Hawaii Source: Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster
Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster
Kumu Pa'a Kawika Foster is a traditional cultural practitioner of his Hawaiian ancestry and runs Mana O Kahiko.
Becoming a kumu (teacher) takes many years of practice. In 2007, Kawika was accepted as a student of Kumu Paʻa Lawrence Aki. For years, Kawika lived with his teacher in Hawaii on the island of Molokai, where he studied and trained until mastery.
In 2016, Kawika was given the title Kumu Pa’a (teacher) and released from his training. He now lives in regional Australia and travels internationally, preserving and perpetuating the teachings of his ancestors.
Aloha
Kawika introduces ho'oponopono the pillars of this practice in the Great Minds podcast, including the true meaning of the word 'aloha'.
Not just a greeting, this word literally means 'the breath of life' and refers to an unconditional love, free of prejudice or discrimination.
