If suddenly you feel that there are situations, people or things from the past that bind you and become a burden that prevents you from moving forward and enjoying the present, it is time to free yourself from all that, close those cycles and let them go.
Although the most important thing when it comes to closing cycles is that you have the will to do so and that you are willing to forgive, overcome, heal wounds and leave the past behind, there are rituals that can help you make this closing of cycles more tangible and give them more symbolism.
Before resorting to the rituals that we propose here, prepare yourself mentally to let go of your life all the negative things that prevent you from being happy, to forgive those who have hurt you, to let go of everything that no longer serves you (pain, sadness, fears, grudges).
Cultivate acceptance, forgiveness and everything necessary to boost the transformation of your present. In this way, you will be able to attract renewed vital energy to yourself, to move forward with love and compassion and avoid living new experiences from old attitudes or behavior patterns.
Symbolic ritual to close cycles and let go
To perform this ritual you need paper, pencil and a candle, preferably white or purple.since white symbolizes light and purity and purple is related to the processes of transformation and renewal.
To start, close your eyes and take a few deep, conscious breaths. This helps you release stress and worries, to keep your energy balanced during the ritual.
Next, light the candle. Visualize the flame as an energy that transforms the vibe of the place you are in while protecting you and helping you focus on your goal.
Then take the sheet and Write everything that you must let go of, everything that implies a cycle to close, everything that is the time to let go to be at peace.. It is very important that you are totally honest with yourself while writing.
When finished, read your list and from the bottom of your heart, release the feelings and emotions that all these situations have caused you. Let them go, forgive whoever needs to be forgiven and yourself. Be thankful for what is leaving, for the teachings it leaves you and for the transformation of your present.
Now, burn the leaf and think that this symbolic act of making the fire consume it represents the closure of each of those cycles and the release of the emotions that had triggered in you up to that moment.
To end the ritual, you can take a few deep and conscious breaths. While you do it, visualize that everything that had to go from those cycles that you close goes in harmony.
Finally, thank you for the process you have just completed, for the cycles you have closed, and for the opportunity to continue with the present with a clean and renewed energy.
Meditation ritual to release and close cycles
To perform this ritual you will need the following:
– A cushion or a yoga mat.
– A cloth or blanket to place your objects.
– Candles, matches, sage, incense or Palo Santo.
– Crystals, rocks, stones or totems.
– Photos or memories that relate to the situation you would like to clean and release.
To perform the ritual, The first thing you need is to take a bath (preferably with salt water); then go outdoors. It can be in an open space if possible or in your own house, in the patio, on the roof, on a balcony or terrace.
When you find a place where you feel comfortable and free from interruptions, gently shake your limbs or perform an energy cleansing dance to release any negative energy and pent up tension.
Place the cloth in front of you and your symbolic objects on it. Light the sage, candles, incense or Palo Santo, and be sure to place them on a fireproof plate. The burning of any of these objects is a ceremonial way to clean negative energies, so that the ritual is purified.
Sit cross-legged, or in whatever position is most comfortable for you. Focus, take deep, cleansing breaths. Think about everything you want to free yourself from and visualize how it moves away from you, breaking the ties that bind it to your life.. Take your time and feel in the depths of your being how each of those things, people, relationships, situations, places or emotions leave in peace, never to return.
He then gazes at the sky and raises both arms towards it, as a sign of gratitude. When you feel ready, gently and calmly recite an affirmation of your choice., which is directly related to the circumstances you want to clean, heal and release. An example is: «In this powerful moment, I release everything that no longer serves me.»
At the end of the ritual, take a couple of minutes to meditate on the experience; notice how your body and mind feel so that you can absorb everything you just did. In addition, always remember to thank all those things that you have already released; life is full of lessons and although now they are no longer useful, at one point they were there for a reason.