The Magic of an Evening Ritual

Imagine that you've had a stressful or difficult day, and you're now at home, with pajamas and slippers on.

Instead of trying to move on as if the stress didn't happen, what would it be like to have a comforting evening ritual as familiar as your slippers, that you could use to process and let that stress go?

One of the promises and part of the magic of evening rituals is letting go of whatever you have had to deal with and being rewarded with comfort as you do so. Having something to celebrate, too, is icing on the cake.

Making Evenings Sacred

​Every evening offers us an invitation - to release what we've carried and return to ourselves.

But that doesn't mean we pretend the hard parts of our day didn't happen. In fact, that's exactly what we don't want to do, because when we avoid what we're feeling, we're guaranteed to take it with us, when what we need to do is let go.

But an evening ritual gives us a chance to  acknowledge what was difficult, celebrate what was beautiful, and intentionally choose what we carry forward into our rest and into the next day.
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Setting the Scene &
​Getting Things Ready

If you're like me, you don't want to have to gather up everything before each ritual. So I suggest a basket or another place where it's already there and you can use it immediately.

If it can be near the place you'll be doing the ritual, even better.

You could designate a candle, certain crystals, essential oils, a blanket, a journal and any other tools you know will be right for your evening ritual. Keep in mind what you might need for the energetic space, too, like something to clear the area, or something that brings you peace.

One way to stay in sync with the earth's rhythms and your own would be to dim your lights as it gets dark out. If you want to light a candle or two, you could and that would make things cozy for the ritual.

You might also try soft sounds or silence. A cup of tea.

And choose your most comfy clothes, and the most comfortable seat in your home.

The Evening Ritual

This simple practice helps you process your day and give yourself a peaceful evening in exchange for any tension the day left behind...
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(1) Acknowledge & Let Go

Hold your warm tea and take a few deep breaths, releasing tension with each exhale.

Identify any moment from the day that you want or need to let go of, and with each breath, or each sip of tea, imagine that it is dissolving.

Try this affirmation: "I release what's too heavy to carry. I keep what serves me best."

(2) Celebrate What was Good

Place one hand on your heart as you remember moments of joy, kindness or self-love, or anything you want to experience more of in the days to come. Let yourself fully feel it again, and visualize its energy expanding and settling into your heart.
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(3) Coming Home to Peace

Luxuriate in whatever is warm, soothing, soft or cozy, whether that's a blanket, your tea, your candle or anything else you have with you.

Take another deep breath and use this or another affirmation you prefer - "I'm returning to peace. I'm home now."

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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I'm sharing my cherished comfort-centered letting go ritual - the same gentle practice that's carried me through many of my own difficult moments. It's free, my gift to you, here:
Letting Go Ritual​

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