Did You See the Full Moon? 🌕

If you caught glimpses of the moon growing fuller each night, you know how breathtaking it can be. I recently had the honor (and trepidation!) of a midnight swim under the full moon in a little fishing village in Sweden.

Why trepidation? Because for years, I was afraid of the dark.

But I’ve been working steadily to overcome this fear, and that night, I took a deep breath and dove into the freezing, moonlit darkness. I didn’t tell anyone how monumental that moment was for me—but it was a huge step in confronting and releasing a recurring fear.

Why Do Full Moons Stir Up Our Fears? 🌕

Full moons have a way of bringing darkness to light. They illuminate the things we’d rather avoid—hidden fears, painful thoughts, or unresolved emotions. This process can feel uncomfortable or even frightening.

But here’s the paradox:
The quickest way to let go of these feelings is to move through them.

When you embrace the feeling, you allow it to pass. You release its grip on your mind, heart, and body. And while this can be challenging to do alone, the Natural Alchemy method can help. This approach offers a safe space for exploring and healing those dark, hidden corners of your psyche.

Why Can’t We Just “Let Go” of Fear? 🤔

Letting go isn’t always easy. Questions like these might spin in your mind:

• “How can I let go when I’m still hurting?”
• “Am I supposed to just forget everything?”
• “Will I be a doormat if I let this go?”

Instead of trying to force yourself to let go, try shifting to a mindset of willingness.

Why Willingness Matters ⚡

Every negative habit or thought you experience exists because, on some level, your brain believes it’s protecting you. Over time, this fear or pain becomes a habitual response. Your brain has logged it as important information, even if it no longer serves you.

Your brain isn’t wrong—it’s just trying to keep you safe. But now it’s time to rewrite those neural pathways and create new patterns.

Affirmations to Release Recurring Fear 📝

Choose one of the following statements and repeat it daily:

• I am willing to release the need to feel (this way about my partner).
  
  
• I am willing to release the need to feel (the need to control this situation).
  
  
• I am willing to release the need to feel (broke).
  
  
• I am willing to release the need to feel (ugly).
  
  
• I am willing to release the need to feel (rejected).
  
  
• I am willing to release the need to feel (anxious about my finances).

A Simple Action Step to Start Letting Go 🧘‍♀️

Try this exercise for one week:

1. Lie down on the floor, a yoga mat, or your bed.
2. Play 3 calming songs and breathe deeply.
3. Place one hand on your belly and the other on your chest.
4. Breathe in for 4 counts and out for 4 counts; breathing space into these areas and let thoughts come and go.
5. Repeat your chosen affirmation.

This simple practice helps calm your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and begin releasing old fears.

Journal Prompts to Support Your Journey 📓

1. What’s been frustrating, annoying, or hurting you this week?
2. Are you willing to release the need for this pain in your life?
3. Write your chosen affirmation and repeat it daily.

Need Extra Support? 💛

If you’re ready to dive deeper and release these fears, join a Homebody Yoga class. Our sessions are designed to help you reconnect, restore, and create lasting change.

👉 Book a Class and Start Letting Go

Remember: You have the power to release what no longer serves you. The moon may light up your shadows, but you have the strength to face them and move forward.

✨ Here’s to releasing, healing, and growing! 🌕💛