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Hello again from Amman. What an awesome day – the opening could not have been better. Today we heard from Prince Hassan. His grasp of the history, the people, the issues is second to none. And the only thing that exceeded that knowledge was the heart he has for peace and reconciliation among all nations.
He gave us some startling stats such as 70% of all children nine months of age living in Palestinian refugee camps are malnourished. Many of my peers are unaware that a Palestinian could be 50 years old (my age!) and have been born in a refugee camp in the Middle East and still be living there!
At some point the mss of his talk should be posted online – when it is, I’ll get you the link.
At an international conference such as this you can probably imagine the eclectic nature of the entire group as a whole. Some 37 countries are represented this year and the rich flavor and sharing has already been a great blessing.
Before coming I did a bit of research about greeting etiquette with those I’m meeting. None, however, as important as what I’m saying to them on the inside – Hooponopono! Strange word, eh? Does it sound a bit Hawaiian? If so, that’s because it is and it’s a practice I love.
‘Hoo’ means ‘cause’ while ‘ponopono’ means ‘perfection.’
Many cultures have ways of silently or verbally greeting others in a spiritual way. In India they say ‘Namaste’ – the divine in me recognizes the divine in you. Jewish people may say ‘Shalom’ (peace) while Arab countries would say ‘As-saluma Alaykum’ (peace be upon you).
Hooponopono carries with it not just a greeting, but a practice that helps keep the one using it more centered and awake to the holiness of meeting others made in the image of God. Greetings such as this help us deal with areas of unconsciousness and inner-toxicity within ourselves – you know, those cavernous places sealed away from view, still in need of healing.
As a practice, it recalls the idea of ‘forgive me.’ Not in the sense that I have already done something to alienate them, but in the sense that as part of a humanity that inflicted much pain against itself, I seek forgiveness – from myself and others. It is a way of keeping humility as a core principle when in the presence of others.
The practice of Hooponopono also invokes a strong sense of saying ‘I love you’ and ‘thank you.’
‘I love you’ because you are made in the image of the God that has compelled me to sit in an (expletive deleted) airline seat for waaaay too many hours just to come to be a part of co-creating a world of peace. ‘Thank you’ because you are willing to do the same because of the hope and divine calling with you as well.
With only 3 hours sleep last night I did my best to remain coherent but must admit I lost the battle here and there. I’m hoping for greater rest tonight as I’m pretty sure God told me to have a cigar and drink some banana rum… that should do it:-)
God willing, more tomorrow…
7 comments to “Practicing Hooponopono in Amman!”
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Yup – God talks to me like that too … minus the stogie.
I’ve long loved the concept of hooponopono (& not only because I can type it entirely with one hand!)…! AND shalom, AND namaste. It’s amazing how many cool and uber fabulous words we get to acquire when we no longer insist on speaking only Christianese!
I have no advice (ok, just this — bring back a mint for Doug … surely you have those on your pillow each night!).
Go with the flow, as you do … and a wee spot of run can help in that endeavor…!
Shalom, Dena
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Sounds like a good day! A beer and a benadryl work nicely too. Take it from someone that works nights for the past 4 years
Seriously though, I can feel your enthusiasm and there with you. Have a great tomorrow!Alicia
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When you return we should talk at length about solutions to bringing about peace in that region of the world. Taming the Wolf has some suggestions. And I have been involved with faith-based diplomacy. In fact, ICRD — The International Center for Religion and Diplomacy — may be represented at your conference.
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I would like to share with all of you my experiences about Ho’oponopono and Peace. Please check my articles. http://tinyurl.com/y976sr4
I have been working next to Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len for the last 12 years and all I can tell you is that this works. That is why I let go of my accounting and tax practice in Los Angeles and I am traveling the world sharing the Ho’oponopono magic.
http://www.hooponoponoway.com/can-hooponopono-bring-peace-to-the-middle-east/ -
Thank you Tim!
We are all God’s Children and we are ONE! Knowing this and allowing this to penetrate in and through us is so freeing, peaceful and harmonious!
Blessed Holidays to you and yours and ALL!
I’m so thankful you can give us a glimpse of this amazing experience! What a thrill! May the Presence of God be experienced in new ways and may Love penetrate deeper than ever before among all who are present and beyond!