As the year comes to a close, we often find ourselves spending more time with family, friends, and our community. Yet, the whirlwind of gift-giving, “playing nice,” attending endless events, and bracing for colder weather can sometimes feel overwhelming and exhausting.
In this season of gratitude and connection, what if you gifted yourself the power to let go?
Too often, we hold onto norms, ideas, and expectations that no longer serve our highest selves. We endure situations—whether with family, friends, in-laws, or coworkers—just to “keep the peace.” We brush off comments, swallow discomfort and leave little space for our own needs. If you’ve experienced multiple holiday seasons feeling drained rather than uplifted, it might be time to look inward. What do you truly need during this season?
Permission to Prioritize Yourself
Imagine a holiday season where you value your well-being as much as the expectations of others. To walk in alignment with your higher self, it’s essential to release ideals, people, events, and expectations that don’t serve your divine purpose. Stop placing undue value on what others may whisper if you choose to sit out a family gathering or leave early. Instead, focus on what brings you peace and fulfillment. For instance, if spending three hours at a celebration instead of six allows you to have a more meaningful experience, honor that need.
Letting go isn’t about cutting people off or being selfish; it’s about self-preservation and alignment. It’s about shedding societal and personal pressures to create space for the life you truly desire. Letting go opens the door to deeper connections, greater meaning, and a truer sense of participation in the world around you. It’s not withdrawal—it’s alignment.
Here are some small yet impactful steps you can take:
1. Cleaning and Decluttering
Winter is a wonderful time to clean and declutter. Preparing for the new year can be liberating, allowing you to start fresh. Cleaning can take many forms:
- Deep clean your home: Tidy up spaces that often get overlooked.
- Clear your digital clutter: Remove old contacts, emails, and files.
- Donate or discard items: Let go of gently used clothes, books, and electronics that no longer serve you.
- Organize: Creating order in your physical space can bring clarity to your mind
2. Create a Vision Board
Vision boards help you shape the reality you want to create. They serve as roadmaps for your goals in the upcoming year and beyond. A clear vision helps you identify what’s holding you back and provides focus for the future.
3. Embrace Your Inner Power
Everything you need is already within you. Commit to becoming the greatest version of yourself:
- Dress, speak, and act like your best self.
- Think and move with intention, as though you’ve already become the person you want to be.
4. Stay Persistent
Even when challenges feel overwhelming, remember that persistence and patience are key. Often, what feels difficult in the moment becomes manageable in hindsight. Keep your eyes on your goals, stay the course, and trust the process—but don’t force it. Persistence is about resilience, not rigidity.
Join Us at Ceed Wellness
If you’re ready to explore the art of letting go with a supportive community, join Ceed Wellness for these transformative events:
Full Moon Visualization Meditation: Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Focus on releasing what no longer serves you to make room for the abundance of the present and future
Vision Board Party and New Moon Visualization Meditation: Monday, December 30, 2024.
Design your vision for the year ahead while grounding yourself through guided meditation.
As you navigate this holiday season, remember to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Letting go allows you to step into a new year with clarity, purpose, and joy. You deserve the gift of peace and alignment—give it to yourself this year.
Music Highlight
What do you sing to let go? A few of my favorites are below.
You are enough - Shelea
Eat your greens and relax- Gayathri Krishnan
444- Gayathri Krishnan
Positivity - Beautiful Chorus
Some of your people – Aliah Sheffield
Drunk on myself - Anees
What’s Mine, Won’t Miss Me - Tiana Major9
