I like to review my year in photos. I choose happy images that remind me of good times. Enjoy this 2 minute video.
Another ritual that I like to do from time to time:
- Write down anything I want to let go of on a small slip of paper
- Burn the troubles and paper in small jar
- Give the ashes new life
Today, I wrote down everything from 2020 that I want to release and let go of.
And I had so many slips of paper that I was afraid that I would set off the smoke detectors/sprinkler system in my studio, if I burned them inside. So I headed to the beach.
The beach is a healing place for me. I walked out to Rye Ledge with my worries, some matches and a jar. The winds were light and the tide was low. And I set my 2020 worries free – up in smoke.
The final step will be to do something new with the remains. That will be for another day.
I encourage you to embrace a ritual of review, celebration and letting go! It may clear your energy for the new year.
Consider supporting your printmaking habit in 2021 – join us in the 100 Print Project, online printmaking class. Read all the details on the workshop page.
