5 Ways To Lighten The Load And Unpack Your Baggage

I noticed over the years that when things were troubling me, I energetically carried them along on my journey. At some point I was given the metaphor of baggage that held all these experiences and stories. This metaphorical baggage, kept me connected to my past, weighed on me and prevented me from moving forward. I adapted and become comfortable with all the extra weight. When I became aware of the impact of this practice I found some different ways to release the energy. Going forward I created new ways to release situations as they occurred. Below you will find several of these. My suggestion would be to try the ones that feel right to you and incorporate whatever ritual or ideas come to you in the moment. Give yourself full permission to create your own process by following your intuition.

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If you want to fly. You must give up what weighs you down". ~ Unknown

Journal ~ Writing is a powerful tool to redirect the energy of a situation. The impact is that it takes the situation and holds it somewhere and removes it from our back. When writing we can reconnect to the experience and at the same time honour the situation and lessons that may have come to us over time. I used my journal to list all of my stories by name. Then I wrote about each story. I also asked myself a variety of questions to prompt my writing. How is this story serving me in this moment? What is the impact of hanging on to this story? What would be available to me if I let this situation go? Your journal can be used as a stand alone way of clearing energy and can also be used to assist you with the next processes.

Write a Letter ~ I have had certain situations where I had something to say to someone. Either an apology or even ending an energetic relationship with someone. The intent is not always to send the letter. The process is intended to provide a space to share our thoughts and feelings about a situation freely. I have had situations where what needed to be said simply could not be done one on one. I have taken this a step further by sending the letter by mail or email either to a friend or to myself. Energetically this puts out the energy of actually sending. If you send it to a friend be clear about asking them to delete upon receipt. An optional next step would be to bring the letter to fire (see below)

Rocks ~ Sometimes it can be helpful to really feel the physical weight. There are 2 suggested parts here.

Part 1: Gather a number of medium to large size rocks. Then take inventory of all the stories / situations you are carrying. Using one word or a brief statement that connects you to the story transfer these with a marker or paint onto the rocks. One rock for each situation or story. When you have finished this process place your rocks into the bag of your choice. The invitation would be to carry these rocks around for a while feeling the impact of what you have been carrying. This process may also lead to other awareness.

Part 2: Release the energy. I chose to walk to the river carrying my bag full of rocks and connecting to the weight of them. I created a very intentional walk. When I got to the river I connected with each rock and each story. I imagined that the energy of each situation was transferring to the rock. When it felt right I returned the energy back to nature by throwing each rock into the river. Allowing the energy of the river to claim each rock. Alternately you could use the rocks as a base for a fire, bury the rocks in the earth or walk to a lake. There are no limits to what you could create here.

To change skins, evolve into new cycles, I feel one has to learn to discard. If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects. They reflect one's mind and the psyche of yesterday. I throw away what has no dynamic, living use. ~ Anais Nin

Fire ~ The elemental power of fire is a great way to release energy and create transformation. I have used fire to receive and transform what I was ready to let go of. I have brought objects or paper to the fire and I usually take some time to connect what is written on the paper. When I am ready I place the paper or item in the fire. You can repeat for each item or topic. Looking away from the fire after you place the item is important as watching the item burn may keep you connected to what you are releasing.

Sit In Nature ~ When I have sat in nature to release energy it has often been to release one issue. However this can also be done for multiple. I usually connect to where my energy is being called. Sometimes I go to the wind and the ocean. Other times I feel called to the river. Wherever I end up I sit and connect to the issue I want to release. When possible I send the energy into a rock, stick, into the wind or simply down into the earth. When I feel like I have let the energy go I will then throw the item into the water or into the woods. I also find it helpful to connect to the positive energies and intentions that I would like to bring into my life.

As you can see there are many ways to transform energy and release what no longer serves us. I can't emphasize enough that following your intuition is essential. I was never specifically taught some of these methods. I simply followed my intuition and experienced the results. I am certain there are many other methods that would achieve the same results.

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