Second Bloom Adventures

Tag: letting go

  • Ceremony to Say Goodbye to My Old Life: A Ritual of Release and Renewal

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    Elli

    Letting go of an old life is never easy, but creating a ceremony to honor and release it can be transformative. As I step into this new chapter, I embrace the beauty of closure and the hope of new beginnings.

  • Life Lessons You Can Learn at Disney World About Healing, Happiness, and Moving Forward

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    Elli

    Disney World offers more than just magic—it’s a place where life lessons about healing, happiness, and moving forward come to life. From letting go to embracing the unknown, here’s what I’ve learned.

  • The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go to Find Peace

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    Elli

    Forgiving those who wronged me wasn’t about letting them back into my life—it was about finding peace and releasing the hold their actions had over me. Through forgiveness, I took back my power and learned how to truly heal.

  • A Full Circle Moment: Finding Closure at Crabtree Falls

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    Elli

    Revisiting Crabtree Falls, the place where my intentional healing journey began, marked a powerful moment of closure. After two years of soul-searching, I’m walking away with a renewed sense of self and purpose, ready to embrace a new chapter.

  • Embracing Autumn: Letting Go and Preparing for the Rebirth Ahead

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    Elli

    Like the autumn, I am in a cycle of letting go. I’m releasing the things that no longer serve me as I prepare for the rebirth and new growth that will come in the next season of my life.

  • Goodbyes, New Beginnings, and Embracing the Unknown

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    Elli

    As I say my goodbyes and prepare for a new journey, I reflect on the sadness of leaving friends behind and the excitement of reigniting my passion for writing, photography, and the adventures ahead.

  • 10 Powerful Lessons I Learned from Letting Go of a Lifetime of Possessions

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    Elli

    As I prepared for a new chapter in my life, I found myself surrounded by years of accumulated belongings—each item carrying its own story. Purging my possessions to fit everything into a car was both daunting and incredibly liberating. Here are 10 powerful lessons I learned about letting go, minimalism,…

  • It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later: Leaving My Chosen Family

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    Elli

    As I sit in my almost empty house, the reality of saying ‘see you later’ to the friends I’ve made over the past 30 years is hitting me. Leaving the people who have supported and loved me through everything is harder than I expected, but I know our paths will…

  • Why Shaking Things Up Is Essential for Growth and the Soul

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    Elli

    Changing things up—whether it’s changing careers, moving to a new city, or simply shifting our mindset—forces us to confront the parts of ourselves that need attention. It’s not always easy, and it’s definitely not always comfortable. But it’s in those moments of discomfort that we learn the most about who…

  • Letting Go: The Emotional Journey Behind Purging My Possessions

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    Elli

    As I wrap up my yard sale, I reflect on why letting go of things is so difficult. Whether it’s a scarcity mindset or emotional attachments, the act of purging has been unexpectedly freeing.