Closing the Year Grounded, Supported and Open to Receive
As the year begins to soften toward its close, many of us feel a mixture of reflection, relief and quiet fatigue. The final weeks of the year are not meant for pushing harder or tying everything up perfectly — they are an invitation to integrate, exhale and allow yourself to be supported.
Winter teaches us that abundance does not come from constant motion. It comes from rest, nourishment and trust. As we approach the New Moon in Sagittarius gracing us this Friday, we are offered a powerful moment to consciously close the year grounded, clear and receptive to what is forming beneath the surface.
December is a Season of Integration
This time of year carries the energy of completion — not in a rushed or forceful way, but in a way that asks us to pause and feel what this year has truly brought us. The New Moon amplifies this energy, inviting us inward to plant intentions quietly rather than announce them loudly.
Instead of asking “What more can I do?”, winter asks:
What can I release?
What can I receive?
What support am I ready to allow?
Three Gentle Practices to Close the Year Grounded
1. The Grounding Exhale (2 minutes)
Sit comfortably and place one hand on your heart, one on your belly. Inhale gently through the nose to a count of 4. Hold for a count of 4. Exhale slowly through the mouth to a count of 4. With each exhale, imagine the year softening out of your body — the effort, the overwhelm, the holding. Hold for a count of 4 then repeat for an additional 4 cycles of breath.
2. Sound as Integration
Sound has a unique way of helping the nervous system settle and integrate experiences without needing to analyze them. Even a few minutes of listening — a singing bowl recording, gentle music, or a favorite grounding playlist — allows your body to recalibrate. Don’t feel afraid to move your body as the sound and vibrations fill your body. Let sound hold what words no longer need to.
3. A New Moon Release + Receive Ritual
Before the New Moon peaks on Friday, write down what you are ready to release from this year — habits, stories, or pressures that no longer serve you. Then write one sentence beginning with: “I am open to receiving…” Keep it simple. Let it be about support, ease, or abundance rather than specifics.
Abundance Begins with Support
True abundance is not created by doing everything alone. It grows when we allow ourselves to be held, guided and supported — especially during seasons that call for rest.
As we close out the year, this is a beautiful time to receive personalized support through sound healing, meditation and intentional space-holding. These sessions are designed to help your body and nervous system fully integrate the year behind you while gently opening to what’s ahead.
To support you during this transition, I’m offering $25 off any 1:1 or private group session booked at the cave before the end of the year. Consider this an invitation — not to do more — but to be supported as you step into the next chapter.