By Neeti Keswani — Business Storytelling Coach | Ho’oponopono Practitioner | Host of Luxury Unplugged Podcast
Introduction
I meet so many people—students, creators, coaches—who tell me:
“I tried Ho’oponopono, but it didn’t work for me.”
And my heart aches a little.
Because the truth is: you didn’t fail the practice. You just didn’t fully understand it.
Maybe you gave up because results weren’t instant. Maybe the repetition felt mechanical. But Ho’oponopono isn’t something you “do”—it’s a consciousness you embody. Ho’oponopono meditation is a soul-level reset, not a performance. It’s a practice of energy clearing, not outcome chasing.
As a business storytelling coach and certified Ho’oponopono practitioner, I’ve witnessed incredible inner transformations—just from people learning how this sacred Hawaiian practice actually works.
This blog is for you… if you’ve ever walked away from Ho’oponopono—and are ready to return with fresh understanding and deeper love.
1. Why do most people give up on Ho’oponopono?
Because they expect instant results.
In our culture of quick fixes and viral hacks, Ho’oponopono meditation can seem too slow, too quiet. But that’s exactly where its power lies.
You’re not repeating the phrases—“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you”—to make something happen. You’re using them to clear emotional energy stored deep in the subconscious.
And that energy may take time to surface and dissolve.
People also give up because they think Ho’oponopono is about fixing someone else. But the core teaching is this: take 100% responsibility for what shows up in your world.
When that lands, your healing begins.
2. What are the most common misconceptions about Ho’oponopono?
Let’s clear them:
- It’s just a mantra.
Wrong. The four phrases are part of Ho’oponopono meditation, but not the full practice. It’s energetic cleaning. - You need to feel something.
Nope. The cleaning works even if you don’t feel an emotional high. Healing often happens invisibly. - It’s passive.
Actually, Ho’oponopono is deeply active. You’re taking internal responsibility and surrendering control—that’s courageous work. - It’s about results.
Not quite. It’s about returning to your “zero state,” where you’re free from memory and open to divine inspiration.
Once you move past these myths, Ho’oponopono becomes liberating—not confusing.
3. How does Ho’oponopono actually work?
Ho’oponopono meditation works by clearing the energetic imprint of memories that are shaping your life from the background.
You might not consciously know the memory—but your body remembers. So when you say the four phrases, you’re energetically cleaning. Not fixing. Not figuring out. Just releasing.
This practice realigns your system with clarity and peace. It doesn’t require you to “do” something—it invites you to “be” with it. And the more you clean, the quieter your inner world becomes.
Suddenly, intuition speaks louder. Triggers soften. And your entire reality shifts.
4. What if I don’t feel anything while practicing?
Totally normal.
Ho’oponopono meditation isn’t about having a mystical experience every time. It’s about cleansing emotional residue that’s often stored beneath your awareness.
You might not feel a thing during practice—and still be healing layers of grief, fear, or resentment. Think of it like cleaning your home: you may not notice each sweep of the broom, but over time, the space becomes clear.
Trust the process. The shifts are subtle—but powerful.
5. How do I use Ho’oponopono when I’m emotionally overwhelmed?
This is when Ho’oponopono shines.
Place your hand on your heart. Breathe. Let the emotions be there—grief, anger, confusion—and begin your Ho’oponopono meditation gently:
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”
You’re not erasing the emotion. You’re meeting it with love. Speaking to your inner child. Surrendering it to the Divine.
In the storm, this practice becomes your anchor.
6. Is it okay to practice Ho’oponopono without fully believing in it?
Yes, yes, yes.
You don’t need to believe it fully for Ho’oponopono to work. You just need to be willing.
Many of my clients begin skeptically. They whisper the phrases half-heartedly. And yet—they begin to feel calmer. Less reactive. More grounded.
That’s because Ho’oponopono meditation works on the energy level. The vibration of the phrases shifts your state, regardless of belief.
Doubt is just another memory. You can clean that too.
7. What role does surrender play in Ho’oponopono?
Surrender is the essence of Ho’oponopono.
You’re not repeating the phrases to get what you want. You’re cleaning so you can release attachment. So you can return to peace.
When you surrender, you say:
“I trust that I don’t need to understand this to heal it.”
That’s powerful.
In surrender, miracles become possible—not because you control them, but because you’ve stopped blocking them.
8. Can Ho’oponopono support professional goals and relationships?
Absolutely.
Before coaching calls, launches, writing, or even tough conversations—I practice Ho’oponopono meditation. It clears my mind and resets my nervous system.
You can clean before meetings, during client calls, or after receiving harsh feedback. You can clean shared memories with colleagues—even silently.
Business becomes clearer. Content flows more easily. Relationships soften. Because Ho’oponopono removes the energetic noise that blocks connection.
This practice isn’t just spiritual—it’s profoundly practical.
9. What’s the deeper message of Ho’oponopono most people miss?
That you’re not broken.
You’re carrying memories that don’t belong to your soul. Through Ho’oponopono, you return to who you truly are—free, whole, and connected to Divine wisdom.
You stop waiting for others to change. You stop outsourcing your worth. You reclaim your peace, one phrase at a time.
Ho’oponopono meditation is not about control—it’s about coming home.
10. How can I begin again—with understanding and commitment?
Start small. No pressure. No perfection.
Create a daily rhythm—a moment for Ho’oponopono meditation where you repeat the phrases gently, with presence.
Clean before work. Clean during stress. Clean before sleep. Keep it simple, but consistent.
And most of all—forgive yourself for giving up. You didn’t fail. You just didn’t understand.
Now you do.
Say it with me:
I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
Welcome back. This time, you’re ready.
About Neeti Keswani
I’m Neeti Keswani, business storytelling coach, certified Ho’oponopono practitioner, and host of the globally loved Luxury Unplugged Podcast. I help soul-led entrepreneurs find clarity through storytelling, energy work, and Ho’oponopono meditation. I’m also the bestselling author of Live Your Dreams.
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