Paper Release Ceremony
What It Is
A symbolic act of letting go using the elements of fire or water.
Why It Helps
Our brains need closure. Physical gestures reinforce the decision to set something down.
What You Need
A safe outdoor space or bowl of water. If you can’t burn the paper, tear it up and soak it.
How to Do It
Write what you’re ready to release, speak it aloud, then burn or submerge the paper. Focus on your breath as you watch it transform.
This Is Not Worship
It mirrors therapeutic rituals and clinical closure exercises.
Variations
Pair with movement, humming, or a walk afterward.