The crisp autumn air and shortening days tell us that things are slowing down. But for many of us, the end of the year brings an even more powerful energy: the ghosts of the past. These aren’t spooky spirits from a Halloween movie; they’re the emotional wounds, old stories, and painful memories that we all carry within. They can feel heavy, and sometimes, they can feel like they're holding us back.
I know this journey to self-discovery can be challenging. I've felt that heaviness myself, that ache of a past unpleasant experience that just won’t seem to leave. But I've also learned that you can gently lay those burdens down. You can create a compassionate space for yourself to finally release what no longer serves your spirit. Healing isn’t about forcing yourself to forget. It’s about creating an opening, a safe space for those old emotions to be acknowledged and then set free.
For 10 years, I was in an abusive relationship that grew more and more abusive over time. Even after it ended, he found ways to torment me through the custody of our daughter. Though he was eventually deported, and I was in a safe, healthy relationship with a partner who treated me with respect, the trauma stayed with me. I would often wake up from nightmares that he was in my home and wouldn't leave—my heart pounding, unable to go back to sleep. All day, I would feel on edge. But as I began consistently practicing breathwork and other somatic exercises, the nightmares slowly became less frequent. On the rare occasion I do have one, I'm now finding that my actions in these nightmares are empowered. I know he can't hurt me anymore, and when I tell him this, he leaves. This journey has shown me that true healing is possible.
Here’s a simple practice you can try right now to release some of that old energy gently.
The Calming Exhale Breath
Find a quiet, comfortable seat. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, counting to four. Hold your breath for a moment, then slowly exhale through your mouth for a count of six. As you exhale, imagine you are releasing a gray, murky fog from your body. Do these three to five times. This longer exhale helps to calm your nervous system and signal to your body that it's safe to let go.
This simple breath is a first step toward creating more peace. It is a powerful tool you always have with you. If you're ready to go deeper and truly feel a sense of lightness, there is more you can do.
In the Healing Light workshop, I'll use breathwork as a foundation, then we'll move into guided meditation and distance Reiki. We’ll work together to create an inner sanctuary where you can finally feel a deep sense of peace. You deserve to step into your full potential without the weight of the past holding you back. This is your time to bloom. I invite you to join me for this nurturing and healing journey.
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