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The Book of Ho'oponopono: The Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness and Healing Paperback – Illustrated, 18 March 2016
by Luc Bodin M.D. (Author), Nathalie Bodin Lamboy (Author), Jean Graciet (Author)
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A simple practice to heal your past and cleanse negative memories
to live a more peaceful and harmonious life
• Details how to apply Ho'oponopono to deal with traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life, from traffic jams to relationship break-ups
• Draws on the new science of epigenetics and quantum physics to explain how Ho'oponopono works
• Explains how the trauma of past events can cloud your perceptions and reveals how to break free from the weight of your memories
Based on an ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual, the healing practice of Ho'oponopono teaches you to cleanse your consciousness of negative memories, unconscious fears, and dysfunctional programming and
• Details how to apply Ho'oponopono to deal with traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life, from traffic jams to relationship break-ups
• Draws on the new science of epigenetics and quantum physics to explain how Ho'oponopono works
• Explains how the trauma of past events can cloud your perceptions and reveals how to break free from the weight of your memories
Based on an ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual, the healing practice of Ho'oponopono teaches you to cleanse your consciousness of negative memories, unconscious fears, and dysfunctional programming and
grant yourself forgiveness, peace, and love.
The process is deceptively simple--first you must recognize your own responsibility for creating the events in your life, then you are ready to apply the mantra of Ho'oponopono: I’m sorry, Forgive me, Thank you, I love you.
Repeated several times over a dedicated interval, the negativity is replaced with inner peace, love, and harmony--and, as the stories in this book show, sometimes even miracles take place.
In this step-by-step guide, the authors explain how to apply Ho'oponopono to traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life, from traffic jams to relationship break-ups. Drawing on quantum physics and epigenetics, they explore how Ho'oponopono works--how thoughts and consciousness can affect the expression of your DNA, the materialization of your goals, and the behavior of those around you. They explain how negative thought patterns and memories unconsciously guide your life and draw more negativity to you, perpetuating the cycle of bad events and clouding your recollection of the past. By apologizing to yourself, your memory, and the event in question, you can forgive yourself, heal your memories, and cleanse your perceptions. By reconciling with yourself, you open your heart to love for your experiences, yourself, and others and bring harmony to your mind, body, and the world around you.
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In this step-by-step guide, the authors explain how to apply Ho'oponopono to traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life, from traffic jams to relationship break-ups. Drawing on quantum physics and epigenetics, they explore how Ho'oponopono works--how thoughts and consciousness can affect the expression of your DNA, the materialization of your goals, and the behavior of those around you. They explain how negative thought patterns and memories unconsciously guide your life and draw more negativity to you, perpetuating the cycle of bad events and clouding your recollection of the past. By apologizing to yourself, your memory, and the event in question, you can forgive yourself, heal your memories, and cleanse your perceptions. By reconciling with yourself, you open your heart to love for your experiences, yourself, and others and bring harmony to your mind, body, and the world around you.
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Print length 160 pages
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Publication date 18 March 2016
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“Ho‘oponopono is an important practice of compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude, both for our relationships and for ourselves. Drawing on its rich history, Bodin, Lamboy, and Graciet explore--with depth and insight--the many layers of this powerful tool for mediation and healing. Their book gives us a compelling approach to cultivating this practice in our everyday lives.” ― Baird Hersey, musician and author of The Practice of Nada Yoga
“Nowhere has the Hawaiian healing practice of Ho‘oponopono been explored as extensively as within this book. The authors give us a thorough guide to humble our way of life to accord with the way things truly are, through the life practice of forgiveness that ultimately leads to the peace and love we all deeply yearn for. Drawing not only from this ancient Hawaiian tradition but also from modern science, this book gives us the tools to live a more authentic life through facing our accumulated karma that obstructs our innate freedom.” ― Jason Gregory, author of Enlightenment Now and The Science and Practice of Humility
“Blessed are the ones who free future generations of irrational fear. The inherent power of forgiveness can mean our very survival. The Book of Ho‘oponopono tells you how to be free of the ropes of fear and grief and attachment to old and unworkable ways. In this book, learn and marvel at the impact on relationships and mental health by saying to yourself, ‘I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.’ The authors, each in their own specialties, ground the mystical with science and guide the reader in the gentle Hawaiian way of soft breezes and blue surf to increasingly take charge of the past, past lives, and even unknown issues--to be free of memories and beliefs that can be like storm clouds hiding us from our true island self.” ― Garnette Arledge, coauthor of Wise Secrets of Aloha: Learn and Live the Sacred Art of Lomilom
“What a great book about this ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual. Ho’oponopono is a very simple process where you first recognize your own responsibility for creating everything in your life and then apply these words: “I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.” This is repeated several times over a period of time until you feel the situation has been “cleansed.” What is great about this book is that it not only gives the history of the practice and a very clear explanation of how to use it in your daily life, it also connects this with quantum physics, DNA, epigenetics, Feng Shui, and the law of attraction. The book is written in a warm and welcoming way and use of this technique is sure to open one’s heart to forgiveness, love, and peace.” ― New Spirit Journal, Krysta Gibson, April 2016
“Nine little words that can make miracles! That’s what this book is about. It’s an ancient Hawaiian shamanic ritual that was adapted to suit contemporary life forty years ago and has been gaining popularity ever since. With steady application, order is restored to both the inner and outer environments and fears and negative memories are transmuted into love.” “The simplicity of this life skill is deceptive. The authors have gone to great lengths to clearly explain the science, spiritual philosophy, and shamanic (esoteric) practice which explains how and why it works. There are inspiring stories to illustrate the healing that can occur. From traumatic events to every day annoyances, the authors demonstrate how using the technique releases negative thought forms, past and present, in order to make room for harmony and love. With consistent use, the intellect gives way to the intuition of the heart, healing and cleansing the stored information in the subconscious and allowing a reconciliation with our inner selves. Let your customers know that it is easy to understand and apply, and that the technique has a solid track record of success.” ― Retailing Insight, Anna Jedrziewski, May 2016
“Essential to Huna, the traditional Hawaiian healing and spiritual shamanism, is Ho’oponopono, a practice used in a community to establish harmony and restore order among individuals and society. The aim of Ho’oponopono is to free ourselves of memories, values and beliefs that prevent our attunement with our inner divine self. It’s an alchemical approach that transmutes fears into pure love and peace. It is as simple as recognizing our own responsibility for creating events in our life and then saying the mantra, “I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.” This is a simple but effective strategy for soul healing.” ― Nexus Magazine, August 2016
“This is a wonderful book to help cleanse any emotional baggage and learn to be free in the now. There is no reason to let trauma hold you back from a future of happiness. Learn these simple techniques and rise to emotional freedom. Manifest your dreams by releasing the past.” ― The Life Connection
“While I was reading the book, I tried the Ho’oponopono technique for myself, and found it to be very effective. I’ve since added it to my own spiritual practice, and I love how it is so simple and portable, yet the effects can be seen almost immediately, both within my own psyche and in the changes in my outer-world experience. Read this book, and then try it for yourself!” ― Facing North
“I found this book very peaceful to read and the techniques easy to apply, with a sense of gratitude towards the authors for providing me with new tools to live in clarity and harmony.” ― New Dawn
About the Author
Luc Bodin, M.D., is a doctor specializing in holistic medicine. The author of several health books, he presents workshops and trainings on energy treatments in Paris and southern France.
Nathalie Bodin Lamboy is a feng shui expert with additional training in energetic and psycho-energetic practices. She lives in France.
Jean Graciet is a practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming and Ericksonian hypnosis and specializes in the study of the meaning of symptoms and diseases. Along with his wife, he teaches workshops on Ho'oponopono. He lives in France.
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Publisher : Destiny Books; Illustrated edition (18 March 2016)
Language : English
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, I at last understand. And this stuff works.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 September 2020
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I now understand how ho'oponopono works, and so I can practice it properly. Life is becoming easier, people are becoming nicer and easier to get along with. I have read so many books on the subject but this is the first time I have actually understood it enough to be able to use it properly. Thank you so much to the authors for writing this book in my language. English, but with no, come along to my talks, then you will magically understand after paying me more money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 March 2022
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An excellent book and an excellent practice. I couldn’t find my original copy and find with what’s going on today in the world (!!) that it’s important to do this practice. So I just bought the book again. Highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - change your life from the inside out!Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 30 May 2020
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Love this book! I'm an nlp practitioner and spiritualist and this book brings it all together and makes lots of sense! Easy to read and gives more information about how Ho'oponopono works and how to use it in your life. I'd recommend it! My friends and I are all reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a refreshing approach to life.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 11 June 2016
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Really enjoying this book - goes into more detail than other Ho'oponopono books I have read. The world would be so much better if everyone embraced love, forgiveness and humility instead of the 'me first, get out of my way form of egotistical selfishness we end up with once we get into blame. There is a better way and this could be it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Insightful readReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 October 2017
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I would have liked to have read about more examples of hooponopono in more people's experiences, especially how and when they used it for various situations. Mentioning in depth its added beneficial effects would have been a bonus.
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Stephanie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, I at last understand. And this stuff works.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 September 2020
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I now understand how ho'oponopono works, and so I can practice it properly. Life is becoming easier, people are becoming nicer and easier to get along with. I have read so many books on the subject but this is the first time I have actually understood it enough to be able to use it properly. Thank you so much to the authors for writing this book in my language. English, but with no, come along to my talks, then you will magically understand after paying me more money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 March 2022
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An excellent book and an excellent practice. I couldn’t find my original copy and find with what’s going on today in the world (!!) that it’s important to do this practice. So I just bought the book again. Highly recommend.
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Princessprimms
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - change your life from the inside out!Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 30 May 2020
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Love this book! I'm an nlp practitioner and spiritualist and this book brings it all together and makes lots of sense! Easy to read and gives more information about how Ho'oponopono works and how to use it in your life. I'd recommend it! My friends and I are all reading it!
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Dennis L
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a refreshing approach to life.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 11 June 2016
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Really enjoying this book - goes into more detail than other Ho'oponopono books I have read. The world would be so much better if everyone embraced love, forgiveness and humility instead of the 'me first, get out of my way form of egotistical selfishness we end up with once we get into blame. There is a better way and this could be it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Insightful readReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 October 2017
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I would have liked to have read about more examples of hooponopono in more people's experiences, especially how and when they used it for various situations. Mentioning in depth its added beneficial effects would have been a bonus.
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The Book of Ho'oponopono: The Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness and Healing
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I live in Hawaii, so I am interested in learning about anything that has to do with the Hawaiian culture. Hooponopono is the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and healing. I understand that when I am feeling a negative emotion such as anger or fear, I can use Hooponopono to replace that fear by saying four simple phrases. These phrases are I'm sorry, I love you, thank you and forgive me.
This is something that would be very hard for me to do when I am angry and scared, but it is something that I should strive to do more.
Hooponopono does not replace medical treatment or therapy. I should not expect a miracle and be relieved of all negative emotions, but I truly believe that I can feel more at peace with myself and my coworkers by using Hooponopono in stressful situations.
I really like the concepts of unihipili, uhane and aumalua.
- Unihipili is the unconscious mind.
- Uhane is the conscious mind.
- Aumalua is the soul or divine intelligence.
These are all parts of an individual person. When Hooponopono is used, then all of these parts of a person is balanced.
This book motivates me to learn more about Hooponopono and become more balanced in my life. I want to learn how to develop these Hawaiian aspects of myself more/ I enjoy expanding my Hawaiian vocabulary, and I appreciate this information very much. I believe that a separate book could be written about each of these concepts. This book is missing stories of people who have used Hooponopono, but hopefully I can find that in another book or discover it for myself. This book motivates me to do more research on Hooponopono.
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I think it’s of most importance that I put in practice what this book represents and what it offers. I think it’s obvious that everyone should read this book. Thank you, I love you!
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I started reading this book a few months ago and had to stop because I didn't agree with what it said. Example: When a young woman has her necklace stolen while walking. This young woman should practice saying to herself: forgive me for inspiring temptation by wearing this jewelry, forgive me for allowing myself to be victimized. He had the same example for an abused woman. We already experience a lot of guilt in this world, why add more when the act was done by another individual? Maybe I misunderstood or I haven't reached that level of forgiveness yet. I finished the book hoping to understand why but unfortunately I still don't understand On the other hand I like the practice of forgive me, thank you and I love you, I will try to use it daily
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I received this book as a gift, and it was just not for me.
I did appreciate some of the viewpoints that related to things like mindfulness and being loving and forgiving to yourself and others. A lot of the ideas were really problematic to me, however, like the idea that everyone is personally responsible for everything that happens to them, down to saying that someone with an abusive family is reaping the effects of their behavior in a past life. I also found upon researching that many of the scientific studies and theories referenced were very flawed or even discredited.
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Book that makes you smile as it allows you to see unpleasant situations or thoughts and shows ways to overcome them. That inspires you to learn more in wanting to self develop with growth and love.
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The most interesting chapter was the second chapter, written by Dr. Luc Bodin--fascinating history of Ho'oponopono and practical implications for its impact on your life based on extensive research related to different fields: medical, biological, religious, etc. The first chapter was trite (could have skipped it myself). The third and fourth chapters, written by Bodin's wife, were okay but not as intriguing as the second.
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I'm sorry, forgive me, thank you and I love you can be some of the hardest words to say.
This book will guide you through the practice of Ho'oponopono to establish a sense of peace and reconnect to our true nature.
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DNF @ 50%
I like the idea of hoponopono. I started to read the book to understand what it meant to say those short sentences to yourself.
I understand now and that’s the only reason I’m not giving 1 star.
I absolutely hated that they say you are responsible for everything that happens to you. It’s actually disgusting that someone deeply believes in that. They go as far as saying if your family isn’t good to you, it’s your fault or if you keep getting in relationships where your partner isn’t great to you then it’s your fault. Absolutely disgusting.
I will save you time and tell you all you need to know from this book:
1. We create thoughts in our minds because of experiences, situations, fears, preferences,...
2. When we think a lot of one thing say “I’m not worth having someone who loves me” we are manifesting. The same way you can manifest good things into your life, you can also manifest bad things.
3. Hoponopono helps you eliminate those thoughts that make you sad, uncomfortable, afraid,... and it’s 4 short sentences you say to yourself when those thoughts come to mind. You can repeat the sentences as many times as you like.
4. Here are the sentences:
I am sorry.
Forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
5. You are suppose to say them in this order and here’s the meaning of each sentence:
- “I am sorry” I am sorry I had that thought or carried that memory, I am sorry it keeps coming back into my mind.
- “Forgive me” Forgive me because I didn’t realise I had this thought before and forgive me because I didn’t realise how badly it was affecting me. This is self forgiveness.
- “Thank you” thank you for allowing me to release and cleanse this memory. Thank you for helping yourself free yourself.
- “I love you” I love myself. I deserve better thoughts, memories for myself. Also using love to accept your memories to let them go.
6. My personal opinion is that you aren’t going to let go of memories but just accept them and put them as part of your past. I think when we use hoponopono is to change our thoughts to better/happier thoughts and to try to accept some memories and believe that the past doesn’t have to repeat itself in the present.
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This book has some useful tools, as well as some areas that are way too out there for my taste.
There are sections that are simply scientifically false, such as the section on behavioral epigenetics giving credence to Jean Baptiste Lamarck's discredited theory of acquired characteristics (which is not to discredit true scientific epigenetics), quantum healing, and information traveling faster than the speed of light. There is also a lot of religious stuff which is not to my liking.
Positive aspects include how the process really can alter your view on the world and in turn affect the behavior of others. Of course I don't believe it works in the magical way described in the false anecdote about Dr. Hew Len, but it has been shown that we communicate a lot with body language and being calm and at ease will create a body language that can be read by others.
It also has practical advice on how to deal with minor troubles that we often stress over too much (e.g. spilling coffee on oneself).
While I do not believe in the hippy dippy stuff about changing the entire world and universe and everyone in it by doing Ho'oponopono, nor do I believe that every incident is some mystical message from the universe, I do believe I can use this tool to feel better about things and have a bit more of a positive outlook on things.
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I intended to read this book so I could rekindle the magical Ho'oponopono energy which helped me to heal in the past.
I'm no expert in this technique; however, compared to other texts and books I've read, this one fell a little short unfortunately, even though I can recommend it.
I've really enjoyed reading the first chapter which is more practical: what, how, when and why. It helps us to make Ho'oponopono work in our everyday life.
I've found the second chapter interesting and I think it's nice to see the research that was done to make this book come alive - even though, I didn't check on the mentioned articles yet. I also feel as this session goes too far to prove a point, for example, explaining why the world we live is all a creation in our minds, which didn't help in my case and left me feeling confused. I'm also not very keen of the reincarnation talk which can be important in the responsability teaching. I think they could have explained better the split between "blame" and "responsability".
The third chapter shines a light on love, religion, spirituality and how life gets better with this tool - but sometimes it gets a little too blinding for my taste. Life feels seen through a rose colored glass in which you can be robbed and thank your burglar for waking memories in your unconscious mind. Maybe I only need to practice more to let go of this sour and see all events this way!
Overall, it's a light reading but sometimes you got to internalize all the content which is being exposed. I suggest some pauses so you can better grasp the concepts.
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