The Year of Letting Go: Why 2025 Was Never Meant to Be Comfortable
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If this past year has felt heavy, emotional, oddly exhausting, or like life has been quietly rearranging your insides… you’re not losing it.
You’re living through a Universal 9 year — and nine is not here to coddle us.
Nine is here to clear house.
This is the kind of year that gently (and sometimes not-so-gently) nudges us to let go of outdated versions of ourselves, relationships that no longer fit, careers that are draining us more than they’re paying us, and habits we’ve been dragging along out of familiarity instead of alignment.
Think of 2025 less like a sprint…
and more like the deep clean before a really great glow-up.
Why Everyone Feels a Little “Over It” Right Now
Universal 9 energy doesn’t care how productive you look on paper. It cares how honest you’re being with yourself.
That’s why so many people are feeling:
more tired than usual
less motivated by things that once excited them
emotionally reflective (hello random memories 👋)
sensitive in both body and mind
This isn’t laziness.
It’s integration.
When something is ending, your system naturally slows down. The body wants rest. The nervous system wants reassurance. The soul wants space to sort through what’s ready to come forward — and what needs to stay behind.
If you’ve been craving quiet more than hustle, you’re doing it right.
Release Is the Assignment (Resistance Optional)
Here’s the thing about a Universal 9 year:
You can either consciously release, or life will volunteer on your behalf.
This year asks us to subtract, not add.
To release:
expectations that feel heavy
roles you’ve outgrown
the pressure to keep proving yourself
It’s normal to feel both gratitude and grief at the same time — proud of how far you’ve come, while realizing you don’t want to carry everything into the next chapter.
Both can exist.
Neither means you’re behind.
Before the New Beginning… There’s the Pause
What comes next is a Universal 1 year — a true fresh start.
But real beginnings don’t happen overnight. They need space. Breath. Rest.
This “in-between” moment — the space before momentum returns — is sacred. And it’s the perfect time to tend to yourself on purpose.
Which brings us to self-care… without the pressure, guilt, or need for a full spa day.
You Don’t Need a Spa Day — You Need a Moment
Here’s your permission slip:
You don’t have to escape your life to care for yourself.
Sometimes self-care looks like:
a warm bath with the door locked
candles lit just because
slow music, no scrolling
intentional touch — face, neck, shoulders
letting the day melt off instead of carrying it to bed
You can absolutely create a spa-like ritual at home — even if it’s just 20 minutes.
Gentle practices like facial massage or gua sha are beautiful during transitional seasons. Not for perfection, not for “fixing” anything — but for slowing down, breathing deeper, and reconnecting with your body.
It’s less about results…
and more about presence.
If you’re curious, these are some of the beauty tools I personally use to turn everyday moments into grounding rituals.
https://lemieuxskincare.com/products/mountain-shan – Perfect for slow, intentional facial massage.
https://lemieuxskincare.com/products/gua-sha-thermalift – My go-to for a deeper, warming ritual.
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No pressure. Just options — if your body is asking for a little extra care.
Before 2025 Ends… Give Yourself This
Before this year closes, give yourself time to:
relax without justification
unwind without guilt
release what you don’t want to carry forward
You don’t need to rush into the next chapter.
You just need to arrive rested.
Because the best is still ahead — and you’ll want your energy for it.
Your Mused Moment
Tonight, create a small moment just for you.
Light a candle.
Run a warm bath or sink into stillness.
Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly, and take three slow breaths.
As you exhale, imagine releasing anything from this year that feels heavy, outdated, or complete.
As you inhale, invite calm, clarity, and softness back into your body.
You don’t need to figure out what’s next right now.
You only need to tend to yourself where you are.
That’s how new chapters begin — gently, intentionally, and well cared for.
