It is the last day of the year. The New Year starts on tomorrow. December 31st is a good day to look back on the past year and “let go” of those internal and external things that will prevent you from productively moving forward in the New Year. A “letting go” ritual is a good way to start implementing change in your life.
A “letting go” ritual can be as easy as making a list and physically destroying it or using your imagination to create an entire “letting go” scenario. One scenario I employ is to imagine I am standing on a small cliff over a beach watching the rolling waves. Riding on each wave is something or someone that I am letting go. I like this scenario because it is not destructive……it is not “labeling” the thing I am letting go…… it is just simply carrying it away to another shore.
For some of us, letting go is difficult – especially when there is another person involved. However, it can be a cleansing and healing experience. It can be a peaceful ritual that can truly foster personal growth. Consider it as another positive way to bring in the New Year. Try it.
QUESTION(S):
How do you celebrate the end of one year and the start of the New Year?
I like to choose a word for the coming year. This year I decided on FORWARD. I also have some end of year memes on my blog that I like to do which remind me of things that went on. I also make a list of biggish things for the new year. I’m working on a lot of that right now because my birthday is this week so the feeling of a fresh start is doubled!