Hello and welcome!
You have arrived at a page where I used to have information on the ancient Hawaiian prayer known as Ho'oponopono. I now realize that, as a White person with no cultural or ethnic ties to Hawaii and its land, it was inappropriate and offensive of me to attempt to share or teach about this sacred practice in any way. I also understand now that Ho'oponopono is not free to be given to whoever wants it. It was created by and for Native Hawaiians and has a deep and sanctified process by which it is taught. A single webpage, such as this, is an offensive appropriation of this practice. Before you click away and seek the information out elsewhere, I encourage you to read a bit further.
You have probably come here because you are in need of some spiritual or emotional healing. In which case, I apologize for the fact that this page was not what you had in mind. However, I believe by opening this conversation about cultural appropriation we can open a space for even deeper healing. We are at a place in our history when we can choose to do better than those that came before us. We can choose empathy, listening, and connection. We can acknowledge the erasure of Indigenous cultures and how stealing and appropriating work perpetuates systems of oppression. We can also acknowledge the pain and deep wounds that reside within the communities devastated by the acts of colonialism.
By choosing to expand our focus from healing the self to healing our communities and our history, we will do so much more than we set out to do. If you would like to join me in correcting the wrongs that seldom go questioned, I suggest you not seek out Ho'oponopono unless you have significant connections to Hawaiian culture.
Instead, I encourage you to seek out healing traditions that originated within your own cultures and ethnic background. Due to the widespread erasure of Pagan and earth-based practices, this may take some digging, but I believe it will be worth it. You may also decide to create your own healing modalities, which is a wonderful way to inspire others to do the same.
Before you go, I would like to leave you with a deeply healing meditation. It will connect you to the earth, clear your energy, and allow you time to pause and reflect. You may also decide to browse my selection of guided meditations, workbooks, and healing packages here.
Thank you for reading this and being a part of the change.
Sincerely,
Melissa Field
You have arrived at a page where I used to have information on the ancient Hawaiian prayer known as Ho'oponopono. I now realize that, as a White person with no cultural or ethnic ties to Hawaii and its land, it was inappropriate and offensive of me to attempt to share or teach about this sacred practice in any way. I also understand now that Ho'oponopono is not free to be given to whoever wants it. It was created by and for Native Hawaiians and has a deep and sanctified process by which it is taught. A single webpage, such as this, is an offensive appropriation of this practice. Before you click away and seek the information out elsewhere, I encourage you to read a bit further.
You have probably come here because you are in need of some spiritual or emotional healing. In which case, I apologize for the fact that this page was not what you had in mind. However, I believe by opening this conversation about cultural appropriation we can open a space for even deeper healing. We are at a place in our history when we can choose to do better than those that came before us. We can choose empathy, listening, and connection. We can acknowledge the erasure of Indigenous cultures and how stealing and appropriating work perpetuates systems of oppression. We can also acknowledge the pain and deep wounds that reside within the communities devastated by the acts of colonialism.
By choosing to expand our focus from healing the self to healing our communities and our history, we will do so much more than we set out to do. If you would like to join me in correcting the wrongs that seldom go questioned, I suggest you not seek out Ho'oponopono unless you have significant connections to Hawaiian culture.
Instead, I encourage you to seek out healing traditions that originated within your own cultures and ethnic background. Due to the widespread erasure of Pagan and earth-based practices, this may take some digging, but I believe it will be worth it. You may also decide to create your own healing modalities, which is a wonderful way to inspire others to do the same.
Before you go, I would like to leave you with a deeply healing meditation. It will connect you to the earth, clear your energy, and allow you time to pause and reflect. You may also decide to browse my selection of guided meditations, workbooks, and healing packages here.
Thank you for reading this and being a part of the change.
Sincerely,
Melissa Field