The Psychology of Letting Go True peace begins when you learn the art of surrender.
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5/9/20251 min read
Letting go isn't about losing—it's about making space for what truly belongs. Every release is an act of trust in life's unfolding.
Science Meets Soul:
- Writing then burning letters reduces attachment to past pain (Journal of Experimental Psychology)
- Forest bathing ("shinrin-yoku") increases DHEA (anti-aging hormone) by 48%
- The "Zeigarnik effect" shows unfinished business drains mental energy
A Release Ceremony:
Write what you're ready to release on bay leaves. Burn them safely while saying: "I transform this pain into wisdom. I am free."