Article: Year 9: The Sacred Art of Letting Go Before the New Beginning
Year 9: The Sacred Art of Letting Go Before the New Beginning
Year 9 is the closing chapter.
The pause before the inhale.
The quiet clearing before something new is born.
And before we step into January 1st, we are gently asked to let go.
It's about surrender.
It invite us to release:
- What no longer fits
- What has run its course
- What drains rather than nourishes
- Old stories we've outgrown and memories of sadness, and pain
Letting go doesn't mean failure
It means completion.
Some things were meant to walk with us for a season, not forever.
Closet Clearing Ritual Checklist
Prepare Your Space
☐ Choose a calm moment—no rushing
☐ Light a candle or open a window
☐ Take a deep breath and set this intention:
“I release with love and make space for what’s next.”
Clothing
☐ Release anything that no longer fits your body or your life
☐ Let go of pieces tied to difficult memories
☐ Say goodbye to clothes you’ve kept “just in case”
☐ Thank each item before letting it go
Ask yourself:
Does this make me feel confident, beautiful, and aligned?
Shoes & Bags
Does this make me feel confident, beautiful, and aligned?
Shoes & Bags
☐ Remove shoes you avoid wearing
☐ Let go of bags that feel heavy or outdated
☐ Release items that remind you of past versions of yourself
☐ Keep only what feels joyful and supportive
Beauty & Accessories
☐ Discard old makeup and expired products
☐ Release jewelry that no longer feels like you
☐ Replace old hair brushes or tools that have “been through too much”
☐ Keep pieces that make you feel radiant and cared for
The Energy Check
☐ Hold each item and notice how it feels
☐ If it brings heaviness, guilt, or sadness—release it
☐ If it brings joy, confidence, or peace—keep it
Close the Ritual
☐ Place donation items in a bag immediately
☐ Take one last deep breath
☐ Say aloud:
“I release the past with gratitude. I am ready for the new.”
Final Reminder
Clearing your closet clears your energy
Making space is an act of self-love
You are allowed to outgrow things
Release Is an Act of Self-Love
At Elsie in Naples, love and intention are at the heart of everything we do, and letting go is one of the most loving acts you can offer yourself.
Releasing is saying:
"I trust what's ahead"
"I honor what has been"
"I make space for what's next"
When you release with intention, you're not losing anything, you're making room.
A Simple Year 9 Release Ritual (Before January 1st)
- Find a quiet space
- Light a candle
- Take a deep breath
Ask yourself:
"What am I ready to release before this year ends?"
You may choose to:
- Write it down and tear the paper
- Whisper it out loud
- Hold it in your heart and exhale
Then say:
"I release this with gratitude. I am ready for what's next."
No drama.
No pressure.
Just peace.
Closing This Year With Grace
As this year comes to an end, I invite you to soften.
To release without judgement.
To trust the timing of your life.
Wear what makes you feel grounded.
Surround yourself with beauty.
Choose love - especially for yourself.
And step into the new year lighter, freer, and open.
With love, gratitude, and focused intention,
Elsie
Year 9 Release Affirmations
I release what no longer serves me with love and gratitude
I honor the past and make space for what's next
I let go with grace, trusting divine timing
I am complete, whole, and ready for new beginnings
I release the old so my light and shine even brighter
I choose peace over holding on
I thank this chapter and gently close the door
I trust that letting go is an act of self-love
Written by Elsie Mendez
