In 2009 several of us at Habilitat decided to explore the next step in spiritual self awareness. Our quest for enlightenment took us to an introductory class about Ho’oponopono. Self I-dentity through Ho’oponopono® (SITH®) is an updated Hawaiian problem solving process to release memories that are experienced as problems. SITH was developed by Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona, a Hawaiian Kahuna Lapa’au. She was recognized by the State of Hawaii as a Living Treasure in 1983.
Last Night Habilitat had a very special guest Dr. Hew Len who came all the way from Los Angeles to introduce the process of Ho’oponpono to the Habilitat Family. A few of us were fortunate enough to sit and talk story before and after his presentation.
Dr. Hew Len has been practicing the process he calls “cleaning” for twenty some odd years. His presentation was thought provoking and enlightening to say the least. I found it fascinating how he had most people answer their own questions. He made it very clear that there is nothing wrong with any of us, we are perfect in every way and when we are willing to take 100% responsibility and let go, what is right and perfect unfolds.
The updated Ho’oponopono® process provides “a step by step approach to achieving Peace, Balance and a new meaning of life through an understanding of one’s Self-I-dentity.” Hew Len graciously continues the tradition by passing on his knowledge and understanding.
While taking a tour of our facility he came across a plant that he said spoke to him. The plant told him “nobody ever comes around.” He couldn’t have known but the area where the plant is remains off limits to program residents. In fact, nobody had been near that plant for a few months! How did he know that? He said he gets downloads from the divine… I guess we have all had those moments but he seems to have a straight connection. In so many words he told us that we all have that connection it just needs to be cultivated. He made it very clear that we do have a choice, “live in pain and anger” or “call upon the divine to clean it.”
After the presentation we spoke for a little while with his sister B.J. who still resides here in Hawaii. While talking, he 
suddenly stopped and looked me in the eyes and said “you had a rat or a mouse?” I was astonished! He went on to ask “what happened to it?” I explained that I indeed had a mouse as a pet many years ago and that I had to put it to sleep because he had a tumor and was in pain. He told me that that mouse has been with me ever since and that I should take time to talk to the mouse since it has looked after me all these years.
Ok, so some of you are skeptical! I understand why. Coincidence? I think not. I think that Dr. Hew Len has reached a level of self understanding that most people don’t even know is possible. There is definitely something to be said for the ancient Hawaiian’s knowledge. I look forward to exploring the process further and using the memory cleaning in my daily life!
