Release the Past and Negativity

🔥A burning ceremony is an inspirational practice to release the past.🔥

Typically they are performed during special symbolic times, such as birthdays, events, and very often-- New Years Eve.

The significance of the timing gives you more willingness to let go of something in your life – from negative habits to unhealthy relationships. It’s the time to leave it all behind and start FRESH!

The purpose of a burning ceremony is to cleanse and let go of situations that cause you to have regret. This could be from a relationship that has caused pain, an unsatisfying job, a negative energy, mindset, or thought process.

It’s extremely important to be honest with yourself and sincere with what you choose to release.

When you feel you can willingly let go of attachment in a peaceful state of mind, that’s the time you should perform a burning ceremony. If done correctly, you will be surprised by how the ritual can leave you feeling lighter, relaxed, and happier.

You will need: Paper, a pen, matches or a lighter and

A safe, burn-friendly surface (like a metal or glass bowl, fireplace, etc.)

*It is important to add:

You must clear your head of any anger or irritation because it’s not helpful to burn in the “heat of the moment.”

This ritual has more impact when it is done in a peaceful, grounded state of mind.

Never burn something valuable out of spite. (like legal documents or something that could be important to another person.) If you feel you must burn memories, you can choose to burn old photographs or letters.

Avoid burning something that is highly flammable or something that can cause you harm. <—Because physical damage is bad.

1: Create Your Space for the Burning Ritual

A burning ritual should not be performed in a confined or enclosed space, because hurt you and others and cause damages.

An open space in the backyard or garden can be a wonderful location.

Use a large enough unburnable bowl (like metal or glass). Be aware of your environment or surroundings – they need to be peaceful in order to focus completely on the ritual.

2: Set a Clear Intention

During the burning ritual, remain calm and grounded in your intent. The ceremony should not be performed to shake away anger or frustration. If you can’t shake a negative mindset, meditate to relax your mood before you begin the ceremony.

Some intentions that work well:

I am peaceful.

I am grounded.

I let go of all negative attachments.

I find peace when I let go.

When your intentions are clear and focused, you can determine what you want out of this ceremony. You can write down your feelings and intentions so you are more open and ready for release.

3: Grounded Yourself.

Physically sit down or stand firmly with both feet on the ground for a moment until you feel grounded and present in the situation. As negativity or tension releases from your body, let it pass out of you. Stand quietly in prayer or meditation. Honor your commitment to change.

4: Write it down. Burn it. Let Go.

Write down what you’re ready to let go of.

Once you have listed what you want to let go, it’s time to burn it away. Light the piece of paper on fire, and place it in your burn-friendly bowl.

Watch it burn and take a few deep breaths.

Rub your hands together for a final release of the attachment you just let go of.

Anything good or bad that is holding you back needs to be released.

Burn the lists and letters, and you will start to feel the attachment leave your body and mind.

It is the hope that you will feel empowered by your decisions and actions.

By burning away the past, you can free yourself from any regret, sorrow, or pain. Look forward to a brighter future. Let the burning ritual allow you to sense a feeling of closure, and move on.