CUTTING THE CHORD RITUAL

cutting the c h o r d s

Is there a problem which you have been carrying with you forever? Maybe there is some ballast on your heart which makes you feel sad a lot and you‘d love to get rid of it. Yes, there is a lot we are actually carrying with ourselves, sometimes we do not even notice it.

Any emotion which doesn‘t ser ve us can manipulate our mood and feelings on a daily. This is why it is important to be the gardener of our garden of emotions, feelings, and happenings which shape us. We want our flowers to bloom, being full of energy, and only soaking up nourishing light.

Step 1 To perform this ritual, you will need a piece of black string, yarn or cord and a piece of paper with a pen of your choice.

Take small piece of paper and write down your name and take another piece of paper and write down the problem, the emotion, or another person‘s name—it depends on what you want to let go of: old friendships, a problem, a sorrow, an old pet of yours, anything!

Step 2 Next, you will need to roll up each piece of paper and tie them onto the opposite ends of your cord. At this stage, it is very important that you visualize the connection and see it in your mind’s eye. What does this written thing on paper mean to you? Is there a certain emotion that connects you to this person, thing, or feeling? Feel it deeply now.

Step 3 When you feel ready, you can cut the cord with a pair of scissors and sense the emotional connection fade away slowly. You can also use a candle to burn the cord in half as fire represents the healing process.

With cutting the chords you do not only physically say good-bye to this person or feeling, but you are preparing your mind to let go, demonstrating that you are ready to move on and start a new chapter.