Taking A Passive Approach

Many of us have been encouraged over the course of our lives to be active in problem solving. This is to say that if we perceive something unpleasant in our lives, our internal response is typically set to take some sort of action. The idea of taking on a problem actively in fact is likely the only response most people would find reasonable. Another approach to problem solving however does exist.

A notion exists that a person shouldn’t take effort against a problem at all, and in fact should respond passively to any problems that may arise. This response can also be referred to as letting go. The idea behind letting go is to not engage the problem in any form at all. What this entails in not taking physical action of any sort while also not planning for any sort of solution.

The obvious response to the idea of letting go in the face of a problem is that the problem will never be solved. What this type of thinking overlooks however is the concept that spiritual intervention can solve problems. While thinking like this probably isn’t especially mainstream, it certainly does have its advocates.

There is a form called ho’oponopono that embraces the notion of not trying to actively solve problems. The origin of the ho’oponopono method took place on Hawaii, where ho’oponopono has been used across generations. Ho oponopono is known as a means for problem response. According to ho’oponopono, struggling with problems negates the possibility for spiritual intervention: a different and better approach instead according to ho’oponopono is to eliminate entirely the resistance one often interjects into the problem solving process.

What is sometimes referred to as traditional healing has gained considerable popularity and interest over the years. Ho’oponopono can also be fairly categorized as traditional healing, and it like other forms of traditional healing is gaining popularity. Could this indicate a change in the typical approach to problem solving, from engaging to letting go? This may seem like an unlikely scenario, but the possibility for such a change is certainly there. For more information about ho’oponopono, visit I Need Help.