Letting Go & Living Lighter: A Gentle Note from My Heart to Yours

"You don't have to carry everything to prove you've lived through it. You're allowed to rest. You're allowed to rise."

Letting Go & Living Lighter: A Gentle Note from My Heart to Yours

You know those quiet moments when your mind drifts-often unexpectedly-back to the past?

Maybe it’s a song, a place, or a feeling that suddenly resurfaces.

I’ve had a few of those lately.

Time ago, I made the incredibly difficult decision to end a relationship that had meant a lot to me. It wasn’t because of anger or drama. It was more of a quiet knowing-a deep, honest feeling that something no longer aligned with who I am and who I’m becoming.

It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.

Because love was there. Comfort was there. But so was the whisper inside me saying: you deserve to live in full alignment with your truth. And I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

So, I closed that chapter. And I’ll be honest-it still visits me sometimes.

But I’ve chosen to hold onto the good. I remember the joy, the growth, the little moments that made me smile. Not to romanticise it, but because it helps me heal with grace instead of pain.

And that’s the real freedom, isn’t it? Letting go without resentment. Moving on with love. Living lighter.

Why I Let Go

Because I realised peace costs more when you stay somewhere you no longer belong.

Because choosing myself isn’t selfish-it’s necessary.

Because I want to build a life where every part of me feels aligned: my values, my voice, my joy, and even my silence.

Letting go was a reclaiming of my energy, my worth, and my space in this world. And maybe you’re standing at a similar place right now. Wondering if it’s time to move on, to release, to choose something different.

If that’s you-breathe. There’s no rush. But there is permission.

What I Want You to Know

• You are allowed to end something, even if it’s not “bad.”

• You don’t need to stay where you feel out of alignment just because it once felt right.

• Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means honouring yourself enough to let go with compassion.

• You’re not alone in the ache-or the rise that follows.

Try This: Gentle Practices for Letting Go

If your heart feels heavy or you’re navigating a shift, try one of these mindful moments at home:

1. The Letter You’ll Never Send

Write to the person, place, or part of yourself you’re letting go of. Pour it out. Be raw. Then safely burn or tear it-release it physically to begin releasing it emotionally.

This is one of my favourite little woo woo practices-deeply healing, always grounding. It helps me clear space for peace, growth, and new energy to flow in. Try it and feel the shift.

2. Anchor to the Now

Place your hand on your heart and name 3 things you’re grateful for today. This simple act brings you out of the past and into the present, where healing happens.

3. Visualise Lightness

Close your eyes and imagine yourself unhooking from something heavy. Picture yourself walking freely, lighter with every step. Let your mind rehearse the feeling of peace.

A Little Science on Letting Go (2025)

Studies from the Mindfulness & Emotional Health Lab (University of Oxford, 2025) show that practicing “active emotional release”-through writing, mindful movement, or visualisation-reduces stress hormone levels by up to 30% and improves emotional resilience significantly over time.

Another 2025 report in The British Journal of Psychology links “letting go” techniques like cognitive reframing and gratitude journaling to improved sleep, stronger immune response, and better decision-making during transitions.

So yes-science agrees: there’s healing in release.

You Deserve to Feel Light Again

Letting go is rarely easy-but it’s a sacred act of self-love.

Wherever you are on your journey, I hope this post reminds you that healing isn’t linear, and you don’t have to carry everything forever.

Make space.

Let it breathe.

Let you breathe.

I’d love to hear from you

Have you ever had to let go of something or someone to feel more aligned with your life?

Leave a comment or message me-let’s keep this conversation gentle, honest, and real.

You never know who might need your voice too.

With love and lightness,

Eva x

Breathe. Move. Be Free.

"Letting go is rarely easy- but it's a sacred act of self-love."

Pictures, as usual, from my adventures! This time, I’m sharing one of my goals-hiking up Scafell Pike, the highest and most prominent mountain in England. The mountain is part of the Scafell massif, an extinct volcano.