Transcendence and Denial

"You ever notice anytime there's a problem - you're always there!"

This quote from one of my favorite teachers, Dr. Hew Len (rest his beloved soul), is a seriously powerful statement to acknowledge. Let me unpack it as best I can...

In spiritual circles, it's often said that if you focus on problems, they get bigger. This perspective highlights an essential aspect of the universal laws: our attention and energy amplify whatever we direct them towards. However, there's a nuanced balance to be found here. Knowing when to apply positive denial without veering into spiritual bypassing can be challenging. We are told not to dwell in darkness because what we focus on grows, yet ignoring our problems can make them worse. Both principles are valid, yet they seem contradictory. The truth lies in the middle path. We must face our problems with love and courage without allowing them to overshadow our hope and conscience. By doing so, we neither deny the issues nor give them more power than they deserve.

Ignoring problems or focusing on them too intensely both demonstrate an absence of love. True transcendence involves acknowledging the darkness without getting lost in it. When we look at our problems with love, we neither deny the wrong actions that led to the situation nor ask for the relinquishment of justice. Instead, we recognize that the source of love from beyond this world is greater than any earthly problem. This perspective allows us to transform darkness into light without losing ourselves in despair. Shining light on darkness isn't about ignoring the problem or exaggerating it; it's about transforming it with love and responsibility.

Consider how this applies to news headlines. Many people avoid the news because it makes them feel inadequate or helpless in the face of global issues. They feel small against the backdrop of significant world problems. Yet, these moments of doubt can be seen as growth opportunities. The headlines are a call to action, inviting us to step up and take greater responsibility. Dr. Len's wisdom teaches us to bring love into these situations. The world doesn't need conditional love or healing; it needs unconditional love and action. By facing these challenges with love, we contribute to a world that needs spiritual grown-ups ready to make a difference. Let's embrace this responsibility and shine light where it is needed most.

I hold the belief that if something that is not of love shows up in your life, then the Universe is asking you to take responsibility for the situation by giving the only thing missing from such situations - unconditional love. This encapsulates Dr. Hew Len's quote above perfectly.

With Dr. Hew Len's teachings on the Ho'oponopono, he emphasises that when saying the four Ho'oponopono phrases, we begin by saying, "I love you," because we need to start by petitioning the divine. He also says that the words, "I love you", carries three essential elements within it: "I'm sorry," which is repentance, "Please forgive me," which seeks pardon, and then trusting that the love and wisdom from beyond this world will clear the memories that created these situations. Only the divine can clear these memories, as the conscious mind alone is not capable because it is limited by its own perceptions and cannot access the deeper, unconscious memories and energies that influence our reality.

For anyone struggling to find the balance between acknowledging problems and not being overwhelmed by them, I've crafted this Ho'oponopono-inspired invocation and prayer, to help you embrace your role as a spiritual adult and transform challenges with love...

Invocation:

We call upon the sacred ancestors of Ho'oponopono and the divine forces that guide us. Surround us with your wisdom and strength as we transition from spiritual kindergarten to spiritual adulthood. Empower us to embrace our true roles as stewards of love and light.

Prayer:

I love you, Divine Creator. I am sorry for shying away from my responsibilities and allowing fear to hinder my growth. Please forgive me for not embracing my role as a spiritual adult and underestimating the power within me. I trust in your infinite love to clear the memories that created these situations.

I love you, Divine Source. Thank you for the lessons and love always present. I am sorry for not recognising this divine love within me. Please forgive me for allowing insecurity to overshadow my potential. I trust in your power to cleanse and renew my spirit.

I love you. I acknowledge the child within me clinging to spiritual immaturity. I am sorry for holding onto doubts and fears. Please forgive me for not stepping into my role as a beacon of love and light. I trust in your divine wisdom to guide me to my highest self.

Closing:

With gratitude, we honor the sacred ancestors and spiritual allies who support us. We seal this prayer with the power of divine love, knowing we are never alone. May wisdom and love continue to guide us. We are ready, willing, and able. And so it is