What could “I let you go” mean if it came from a sense of completion rather than rejection? Pastor Vicky Lee explores that question through the Hawaiian word hoʻokuʻu and a gesture she demonstrates on screen. Press play to hear the word and consider what you are ready to release.
How to Say “I Let You Go” in Hawaiian and ASL
Hoʻokuʻu means to release or let go in Hawaiian. In this short lesson, Pastor Vicky uses it to reflect on saying “I let you go” and shows a movement for the idea. Watch and listen to the full expression with her, then try the gesture for yourself.
Hoʻokuʻu: A Hawaiian Word for Letting Go
Letting go can carry different feelings depending on what came before it. Pastor Vicky invites you to imagine release after feeling satisfied and complete. Press play to hear her contrast that perspective with a more painful one, and decide what hoʻokuʻu brings up for you.
