This is a guided deep relaxation meditation exercise containing a modernized version of the ancient hawaiian Ho'oponopono forgiveness-ritual.

Note: Basic knowledge of the Ho'oponopono method and philosophy is needed for best results. This meditation can also be listened to for free in the app Insight Timer. If you can support my work however, I greatly appreciate your download here. Namaste, much love, Andreas.

Before meditating, it's best to choose the topic you would like to work with today needing forgiveness for yourself or others, and call to mind some of the situations connected to it. Try to determine in what ways you have encountered this resonance in your life before, be it as a victim or as an active part. Observe the feelings connected to those situations, and ask yourself "how would I like to feel instead?". Resolve to forgive everybody concerned including yourself. Then, make yourself comfortable - flat on your back on a yoga mat is best, but not necessary - and let yourself be guided through the process.

Background information: Not being able to forgive is one of the most harmful stressors in modern (or ancient) life. And yet, often we have a difficult time doing it, even though we are rationally aware that by not letting go, we are just hurting ourselves, not the supposed or real culprit. For many people, self-forgiveness is even more difficult than forgiveness of others, since in our current society the notion of sin and guilt is still strong, even though there are positive developments. However, self-forgiveness is the most important pre-condition in order to truly love ourselves, which in turn is necessary to be able to encounter our fellow beings in a truly authentic, mindful and loving attitude. The ancient hawaiian healing method Ho'oponopono (meaning "making right more right", or freely translated "getting back into the flow of life") offers a powerful tool to get back in touch with the field of love.