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Powerful Ho’oponopono Prayer for Money: A Guided Meditation to Clear Financial Blocks, Heal Energetic Debt, and Manifest the Divine Flow of Wealth

Introduction: The Treasure Map is Inside You

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Imagine you’ve been searching for a treasure chest in your backyard your whole life. You’ve bought every map, tried every shovel, and worked until your hands were sore. You’re exhausted, frustrated, and starting to believe the treasure is a myth.

Then, one day, someone gently taps you on the shoulder and says, “The treasure isn’t in the ground. The map is inside you. And the chest has been waiting for you to unlock it.”

For so many of us, the search for financial abundance feels just like that exhausting treasure hunt. We chase raises, side hustles, and investments, believing the solution is “out there.” But what if the real block isn’t a lack of opportunity, but a locked door within ourselves?

This block isn't made of logic. It's made of emotions, stories, and old wounds. We feel:

  • Guilt for wanting more than our parents had.

  • Shame from past financial mistakes or debt.

  • Fear that we’ll lose it all if we get it.

  • A deep, inherited belief that "money is the root of all evil" or "we're just not a wealthy family."

I’m Neeti Keswani, and in my work as a Business Storytelling Coach and Ho’oponopono Practitioner, I’ve helped countless people move from financial fear to energetic flow. The shift didn’t happen because they learned a new business strategy (though that helps!). It happened because they healed the inner story that was blocking their flow.

This blog is your invitation to stop digging in the wrong place. With the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono, you can find the key to that inner lock. This prayer isn't about begging for what you don't have. It's about clearing the internal space to receive what’s already meant for you.

Let’s begin.


Part 1: Understanding the Real Block—It’s Not the Money, It’s the Story

Why Do We Feel So Blocked Around Money?

Think about your earliest memory of money. Was it a parent worrying over bills? A comment like, "We can't afford that"? Or maybe a belief that spiritual people should be poor?

Money isn’t just currency. From a young age, it becomes a character in the story of our lives. It can represent security, freedom, power, greed, or stress. The "blocks" we feel are almost always emotional and energetic.

Here are some of the most common "money stories" I hear:

  1. The Story of Unworthiness: "I don't deserve to be rich." "Who am I to charge that much?"

  2. The Story of Struggle: "Money only comes from hard, exhausting work." "You have to struggle to be successful."

  3. The Story of Fear: "If I have more, I'll have more to lose." "What if I become a bad person?"

  4. The Story of Shame: "I messed up with my credit card debt; I'm terrible with money."

  5. The Ancestral Story: "No one in my family has ever been wealthy." "Money causes problems."

These stories aren't just thoughts; they become energetic programs running in the background of your mind, like a computer virus. They affect your decisions—you undercharge for your work, avoid negotiating a salary, or self-sabotage when a big opportunity comes along.

Ho’oponopono works by going directly to the source of these programs and hitting "delete."


Part 2: What is Ho’oponopono? The Simplest Explanation

Ho’oponopono (pronounced ho-oh-pono-pono) is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. The modern version, simplified by Dr. Hew Len, is based on a profound idea: You are 100% responsible for your reality.

This doesn’t mean you are to blame for your problems. It means you have the power and ability to respond to them. Everything you experience is filtered through your own perceptions, memories, and beliefs. By healing what’s inside you, you can heal what you see outside of you.

The practice is incredibly simple. It uses a single prayer made of four powerful phrases:

"I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you."

Let's break down what these really mean in the context of healing your money story:

  • "I'm Sorry": This is you taking responsibility. You're saying, "I'm sorry that there is a program of lack and fear running inside me. I'm sorry that I have carried these negative beliefs about you, Money."

  • "Please Forgive Me": This is you asking to be released from the burden of these programs. "Please forgive me for believing I was separate from abundance. Please forgive me for my resentment, fear, and shame."

  • "Thank You": This is the energy of gratitude, which instantly shifts your vibration. "Thank you for the money I have. Thank you for the lessons you've taught me. Thank you for the abundance that is already on its way."

  • "I Love You": This is the most powerful healing energy in the universe. You are sending love directly to the wounded parts of yourself and to the energy of money itself. "I love you, Money. I love and accept my ability to receive you."

When you say this prayer, you are not talking to God or the universe "out there." You are talking to the Divine intelligence within you, asking it to correct the erroneous data in your system.


Part 3: How to Apply Ho’oponopono to Your Money Story: A Step-by-Step Guide

A Simple Starter Practice (5 Minutes a Day)

You can start this right now, today.

  1. Find a Quiet Moment: Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths.

  2. Place Your Hand: Put your hand on your heart, or on your wallet, or on your computer—wherever you feel your money anxiety lives.

  3. Speak the Prayer Slowly: Say the following phrases, either out loud or in your mind. Feel them, don't just repeat them.

    • "I'm sorry for all the ways I have blocked my own abundance."

    • "Please forgive me for believing I wasn't worthy of more."

    • "Thank you for the money that is already flowing to me and through me."

    • "I love you. I love the security and freedom you bring."

  4. Visualize (Optional): As you say "I love you," imagine a soft, pink or green light filling your body, especially the area around your heart. Imagine this light dissolving any dark, heavy feelings about money.

  5. Release: Let it go. Trust that the cleaning is happening.

Do this every day. Consistency is more important than duration. Five minutes of heartfelt prayer is more powerful than an hour of distracted repetition.


Part 4: The "Letter to Money" - A Deep Healing Exercise

Writing is a powerful way to bridge your conscious and subconscious mind. A "Ho’oponopono Letter to Money" is a heartfelt peace treaty. It’s your chance to clear the air and start fresh.

How to Write Your Letter:

Set aside 15-20 minutes where you won't be disturbed. Get a pen and paper (writing by hand connects you more deeply to your emotions).

Step 1: Start with "Dear Money,"
Yes, it might feel silly at first. Do it anyway. You are personifying the energy of money to heal your relationship with it.

Step 2: Let It All Out.
Write from the heart, without censoring yourself. Here are some prompts if you get stuck:

  • Apologize (I'm Sorry): "I'm sorry for the times I've resented you when bills were due. I'm sorry for blaming you for my stress. I'm sorry for ignoring you and not managing you with respect. I'm sorry for chasing you desperately, as if you were the only thing that mattered."

  • Ask for Forgiveness (Please Forgive Me): "Please forgive me for my past financial mistakes. Please forgive me for the times I spent you recklessly to feel better. Please forgive me for being too afraid to ask for what I'm worth. Please forgive me for believing you were hard to get."

  • Express Gratitude (Thank You): "Thank you for the roof over my head and the food on my table. Thank you for the joy of buying a gift for a loved one. Thank you for the lessons you taught me when I didn't have much. Thank you for the opportunities you've given me to grow."

  • Send Love (I Love You): "I love the freedom you represent. I love the good I can do with you. I love you as a partner in creating a beautiful life. I am open to receiving you with joy and managing you with wisdom."

Step 3: Close the Letter.
You can end with a final: "I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you." Then sign your name.

What to Do After Writing:
You can keep the letter in a special place, or you can tear it up or burn it safely as a powerful ritual of release. The healing happens in the writing, not in keeping the paper.


Part 5: Answering Your Deepest Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is it selfish or unspiritual to want more money?
This is one of the biggest blocks I see. Let's reframe this: Money is neutral energy, like electricity. It can be used to power a hospital or a weapon. The intention behind it is what matters.

Wanting more money to create security for your family, to contribute to causes you care about, to experience more joy, and to share your gifts with the world is not selfish—it is an act of service. When you are abundant, you can be a greater source of good. Ho’oponopono helps clear the guilt that makes you feel otherwise.

Q2: Why shouldn't I put money on a pedestal?
When we idolize money, we give away our power. It becomes the master, and we become the anxious servant. We make decisions from fear—"What if I run out?"—instead of from alignment.

Ho’oponopono teaches us to see money as a trusted ally and a useful tool. You appreciate your hammer, but you don't worship it. Similarly, you can respect and appreciate money without letting it define your self-worth or happiness. This balanced relationship is where true, sustainable flow exists.

Q3: How do I keep faith when my bank account is still low?
This is where the practice becomes real. Faith is not blind belief that everything will be perfect. Faith is the decision to say "I love you" even when you are scared.

Think of it like this: If your kitchen is dirty, you don't clean it once and expect it to stay clean forever. You clean it every day. Ho’oponopono is energetic hygiene. When money feels tight, that's your signal to clean more, not to give up. You are clearing the internal resistance so that external results can manifest. Keep showing up. Keep cleaning. The shift will come.

Q4: Can journaling help beyond the letter?
Absolutely. Journaling is a way to have an ongoing conversation with your subconscious mind.

Try this prompt: "Dear Money, what are you trying to teach me right now?"

Write the question at the top of a page and just let your hand write without thinking. Don't judge what comes out. You might be surprised by the wisdom that flows through. After you're done, close the entry with the four phrases to seal the healing.

Q5: What's the one message you want everyone to remember?
You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not wrong for wanting a life of abundance and ease. The struggle you've experienced is just a sign that old, outdated programs are running. You are in the process of clearing them. You are clearing the space for what has been waiting for you all along.


Part 6: Lessons from Money - Becoming a Responsible Partner

As you do this work, you'll start to see money as a teacher. One of its most important lessons is about responsibility and balance.

Money doesn't respond well to extremes:

  • Extreme 1: Fearful Scarcity (& Hoarding): Clutching every penny, living in constant anxiety, saying "no" to all investments in yourself.

  • Extreme 2: Spiritual Bypassing (& Ignoring): Saying "the universe will provide" while ignoring bills, not creating a budget, and refusing to look at your bank account.

  • Extreme 3: Desperate Chasing: Jumping into every "get-rich-quick" scheme, fueled by anxiety and a fear of missing out.

Money teaches us to find the center—the place of respectful partnership. This means:

  • You do your practical part (budgeting, investing, learning).

  • You do your energetic part (healing your stories with Ho’oponopono).

  • You make decisions from a place of calm discernment, not panic or greed.

When you notice yourself swinging to an extreme, that's your cue to pause and say the prayer: "I'm sorry for this imbalance. Please forgive me. Thank you for the lesson. I love you."


Conclusion: Let Money Meet the Real You

Money is not just a goal to be achieved. It is a mirror. It reflects back to you your deepest beliefs about yourself, your worth, and your safety in the world.

With Ho’oponopono, you stop the exhausting chase. You learn to become a welcoming committee of one.

  • You don't chase money; you welcome it.

  • You don't beg for it; you bless it.

  • You don't try to control it; you collaborate with it.

This journey is not about accumulating more digits in your bank account. It's about the profound transformation that happens within you. It's about healing the wounds of unworthiness, forgiving the past, and stepping into the person you were always meant to be: someone who receives abundance freely and uses it for good.

So, the next time you feel that familiar knot of financial anxiety, that fear of a bill, or that shame from an old mistake, pause. Take a breath. Place your hand on your heart and whisper the words that have the power to change everything:

"I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you."

Feel the weight lift. Feel the space open. And get ready for the flow to return.


About Neeti Keswani

I am a Business Storytelling Coach, Certified Ho’oponopono Practitioner, and the host of the Luxury Unplugged Podcast. My mission is to help creators, coaches, and healers align with their purpose, heal their inner narratives, and build brands that feel like soul work—not just hard work.

If you're ready to go deeper, I invite you to connect with me.

  • Explore My Website: plush-ink.com

  • Listen to the Luxury Unplugged Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

  • Read My Book, "Live Your Dreams": Get it on Amazon here

  • Work With Me: For coaching, speaking, or collaboration, reach out at info@plush-ink.com.

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