All Psyched Up: Work on you

By Linda Hancock on October 4, 2025.

Last week my energy therapist sent me an extremely interesting video to watch. Joe Vitale was talking about a secret Hawaiian System for wealth, health, peace and more called Ho’opononpono.

As I listened to his speech I was fascinated. Joe stated that when we have issues with other people, the problem is actually within ourselves. We are judgmental and conditioned to believe that the other person needs to change because they do not measure up to who we think we should be.

Instead, Vitale states that we need to change ourselves by gaining a different perspective that is above criticism and more positive spiritually.

Apparently, the ancient healers of Hawaiian descent, use a four-line recitation or form of prayer that they think internally several times a day. It consists of: “I love you.” “I am sorry.” “Please forgive me.” “Thanks.”

Joe used several examples to demonstrate the power of this practice. One involved his mother who suddenly was taken to an oncology ward where she was in a semi-conscious state with four other patients. Three of them died and all Joe could do was sit beside the bed of his mother, holding her hand and thinking about how helpless he felt. As a popular motivational speaker, he realized that he didn’t have any control.

So, he began silently practicing what he was preaching to audiences: “I love you.” “I am sorry.” “Please forgive me.” “Thanks” over and over again.

The next morning, he arrived at the ward to see his mother sitting on the side of the bed putting on her shoes. She informed him that she wanted to go home and lived for four more years.

Now this story might sound rather incredulous, but it reminds us that we cannot change many things in our lives or in the lives of others, but we can change how we view them. We can change our relationship with someone bigger than ourselves who offers strength, support, and care. And through this practice, we heal ourselves and the other person.

Joe Vitale has written several books over the years including “Zero Limits” and “Attractor Factor” both of which I ordered and received yesterday. His stories are not just about his mother. They include tales of many individuals who have used this ancient method to improve their lives.

I am eager to dive into the books and see what I can learn and apply.

What about you? Are you willing to find out how to change your perspective and life? There are likely lots of teachers to help. This is just one that I am willing to learn from.

Have a great week!

Dr. Linda Hancock, the author of “Life is An Adventure…every step of the way” and “Open for Business Success” is a Registered Psychologist who has a private practice in Calgary. She can be reached by email at office@drlindahancock.com

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