Healing doesn’t begin with doing, it begins with letting go.
I’ve walked through years of silent pain, hurt, loss, regrets, and struggles that buried me deeper than I ever thought I could rise from. In a world that praises strength but rarely makes space for vulnerability, I found myself drowning quietly. I didn’t know who I was anymore, and I didn’t know how to get back up.
But something shifted. I realized that the only person who could save me, was me. And that salvation didn’t come from pushing harder or pretending I was okay. It came from releasing the weight I had been carrying for far too long.
Why Release Matters
Release is the first pillar of my healing framework because it creates space. Space for breath. Space for clarity. Space for grace.
We hold on to so much without realizing it:
- Old wounds that whisper we’re not enough
- Relationships that drain us but feel familiar
- Expectations that were never truly ours
- Shame that keeps us small
- Identities built around survival, not joy
Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting. It means choosing freedom.
Mindfulness Is the Gateway
In a culture obsessed with wealth, fitness, aesthetics, and outward perfection, we often forget that mental health is where it all begins. You can sculpt your body, eat clean, and chase productivity: but if your mind is cluttered with pain, fear, and self-doubt, none of it will feel like enough.
Mindfulness teaches us to observe our thoughts without judgment. It helps us sit with discomfort, choose compassion, and gently shift our inner dialogue. That’s where healing begins—from within.
Let’s Start with a Gentle Release Ritual
Try this today:
- Find a quiet space and sit comfortably.
- Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.
- Ask yourself: What am I holding on to that no longer serves me?
- Write down whatever comes up.
- Read your list aloud, then say: I release this with love and gratitude.
- Tear it up, burn it safely, or bury it, whatever feels symbolic to you.
This isn’t magic. It’s intention. And intention is where transformation begins.
You’re Already Beginning
Release is not a one-time event. It’s a practice. A choice we make daily to loosen our grip on pain and open our hands to grace. If you’re here, reading this, know that you’re already beginning. And that, in itself, is a powerful act of healing.
Let go and release… your first step towards healing🩵
