A Simple New Year Ritual
Cleanse Your Energy Field and Set the Stage for the Year Ahead
This simple ritual can help you align with nature’s cycles and create a grounded, intentional start to the New Year.
The time between the Winter Solstice and New Year’s is one of my favorite moments of the year. It feels sacred and connected, as though the veil between worlds is thin, and I always feel a deep sense of unity with Spirit (or whatever term you prefer—God, Oneness, Source Energy, etc.).
This energy practice will not only prepare you for your New Year's Eve goal-setting but will also ground you in the stillness needed at this moment. It’s a time for inner reflection, recharge, and connection.
A Sacred Energy Practice for the Season
Many of us have big dreams for the year ahead, and soon we’ll dive into action to manifest those goals. But right now, it’s essential to slow down and connect with Source energy before rushing into the hustle of the New Year.
The holiday season can sometimes feel like a “catch-up” period, where we feel tempted to work extra hours or get ahead on tasks. But I encourage you to resist that temptation if you can. This is a time for rest, reflection, and energy clearing.
Take a moment to pause and ask yourself the following questions:
How relaxed would I feel if everything I desire had already manifested?
If this were true, how would I think, feel, and act?
If I were already living as my highest self, how would I spend these last days of the year?
What does the energy of my “future self” look, feel, and act like?
Once you’ve reflected on these questions and have connected with the energy of your higher self, try the following Reiki practice to help you recharge and ground.
Reiki Practice for Recharging Your Energy
Start in Bed, in a Comfortable Position.
Close your eyes and place your hands gently on your heart. Imagine that you already have everything you want—whatever that “it” is. Stay with this visualization for as long as you need, until you can truly feel the sensation of having it all.You’ll know it’s working when you experience a physical shift, such as a deep sigh, muscle relaxation, or a wave of calm washing over you.
Breathe Into This Energy.
Once you feel that deep sense of relaxation, stay there for a few moments and promise yourself to carry this feeling with you throughout the day. Let this sense of abundance and peace become your foundation for the upcoming year.Channel Universal Love.
With your eyes still closed, begin to imagine the energy of universal love flowing through your hands into your heart. Visualize this loving energy filling your chest and gradually overflowing, spreading throughout your entire body.Focus on the sensation of love filling every part of your being. Notice any physical sensations, emotions, or thoughts that arise. Allow them to pass through you without attachment, simply being present with the experience.
Finish with Deep Breaths.
Take a few deep breaths, emphasizing long, calming exhales. When you’re ready, gently end the practice.
Why This Practice Works:
Taking this time to cleanse your energy field and connect with the love and abundance that already exists within you is a powerful way to set the tone for the year ahead. By aligning with this energy now, you create a fertile, open space for your goals and dreams to take root and flourish.
In time of the New Year, focus on embodying this state of peace and clarity. Allow yourself to be present with the stillness, knowing that from this place of rest, you’ll be able to take more grounded, inspired action when the time comes.