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. An active response to problem solving in fact would probably occur to most of us as being the only reasonable response. There is however another possible response to problem solving.
Thinking exists that advocates taking no effort against problems whatsoever, and being mostly passive instead. This response can also be referred to as letting go. Letting go as a philosophy advocates no engagement of problems whatsoever. What this entails in not taking physical action of any sort while also not planning for any sort of solution.
A typical response to passive problem solving is concern about the problem never being resolved. 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. Hooponopono 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. Might this mean a new focus in problem solving from engagement to letting go? While this prospect may not seem especially likely, it certainly can’t be entirely disregarded. For more information about ho’oponopono, visit God Help Me.
