The Art of Letting Go: How to Release and Move Forward

      Letting go of something that is no longer serving us can be difficult. Whether it is a relationship, a job, or a thought or emotion that is causing us distress, the process of releasing and moving on can be challenging. However, letting go is a necessary part of growth and personal development. Below we will explore the process of releasing and letting go and provide practical tips for how to do it effectively. We will also discuss the benefits of letting go of the things that we've outgrown and the importance of trust and self-affirmation in the process.

  To begin, 

1. Take a deep breath in, and exhale slowly. As you breathe in and out, let go of any tension or anxiety in your body. Allow yourself to relax and feel comfortable.

2. Now, focus your attention on the thing you want to release. It may be a thought, a feeling, a person or a situation. The hardest part can be just identifying it. Take the time you need to identify what doesn't feel right anymore. Whatever it is, allow yourself to begin to let it go. If you're able to, write it out on a piece of paper, "I now release and let go of ____ with unconditional love and gratitude." If not, just say it out loud. 

3. Imagine that what is being released is floating away from you, like a balloon drifting off into the sky. Next, burn the paper carefully inside a glass or metal bowl. Repeat three time out loud the statement, "I now release ___ with unconditional love and gratitude." Once it is completely burned, you can throw away the ashes or release it into the wind. 

4. As you let go of this thing, you may feel a sense of relief and lightness. Allow yourself to fully experience this feeling. Let yourself sit in this feeling for at least a couple minutes. 

5. Now, focus on the present moment. Imagine yourself surrounded by peace and calm. You are safe and secure. You are at peace with yourself and the world around you.

6. As you continue to breathe deeply, allow yourself to fully release and let go of anything that is no longer serving you. You can do this ritual whenever you come across something you've outgrown. Trust that you are strong enough to let go and move forward.

7. Take a moment to affirm to yourself that you are capable and strong. You are in control of your thoughts and emotions, and you can choose to let go and move forward. Affirmation: "I have all the power of the Universe flowing through me and supporting me. When I let go, everything turns out perfectly"

8. As you come out of this relaxation, know that you have the power to release and let go of anything that is holding you back. Trust in yourself and your ability to move forward with peace and calm.

9. When you are ready, slowly open your eyes and take a deep breath in. Gently stretch your body and take a moment to fully come back to the present.

 

  You are stepping into your power and have successfully embraced letting go and you are stepping into your power by doing this. Letting go is a process and everything has its own speed and journey in its departure. Detach with love and know that everything will work out in the best possible way. Repeat this ritual whenever needed. 

 

    The benefits of releasing something that is no longer serving us include increased freedom, lightness, and peace of mind. By letting go of a person, situation, or thought or emotion that is causing us distress, we can free ourselves from negative or unhealthy attachments and open ourselves up to new possibilities. This can help us to feel lighter and more at ease, and can also improve our overall mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, letting go can help us to focus on the present moment and to let go of any lingering attachment to the past, allowing us to fully embrace the present and move forward with a sense of clarity and purpose

 

- Make what you don't want anymore unappealing and difficult to get to if possible. For example, hide it, move from normal location, block their number, make other plans, find a new way at looking at this thing that loses its appeal. 

- Change the way you think about it. For example, don't just think, "I want to quite smoking so I can be healthier." We might say we want to "quit smoking" but maybe have an underlying belief that is stronger than our new optimistic idea. Maybe the idea of being anxious without being able to smoke is less appealing than being a non-smoker.  Don't use the word "trying". You're not "trying to quit". Do not associate yourself with this undesired energy anymore. Change trying or quitting into already being, for example "I don't smoke/I'm a non-smoker"

- Replace the space. Add a new healthy habit or something healthy and positive that you like as a replacement. For example, go for a walk or journal when anxious.

- Envision yourself as the best version of yourself, do you have this bad habit, bad friend, or this bad self-talk in this life? No? Then it's time to let it go.