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Letting Go Ritual with Essential Oils and Journaling
Letting Go Ritual with Essential Oils and Journaling
How Aromatherapy and Journaling Can Support Emotional Release and Reset
This letting go ritual with essential oils and journaling supports emotional release, mental clarity, and a sense of calm. Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to help create a grounded, steady environment, while journaling offers a way to process thoughts and move them out of your head and onto paper.
There are moments when something lingers longer than you want it to. A conversation, a memory, or a feeling that keeps showing up in your body.
Together, this letting go ritual with essential oils create a practical way to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
Shop the supportive essential oils and aromatherapy products mentioned in this article at the bottom of the page.
When You Might Need a Letting Go Ritual
Letting go is not always about something big.
Sometimes it is the small things that build up over time.
You might notice:
- your mind keeps replaying the same situation
- tension sitting in your chest, shoulders, or stomach
- difficulty focusing or feeling present
- emotional fatigue after a conversation or stressful day
This kind of buildup can feel subtle at first, but over time it can leave you feeling stuck or unsettled.
Creating a simple ritual gives your body and mind a signal that it is safe to release and move forward.
Why Combine Essential Oils and Journaling
Aromatherapy and journaling work in different ways, but they complement each other well.
- Scent engages the nervous system – Certain essential oils are traditionally used to support a calm, grounded feeling or a sense of emotional balance.*
- Journaling creates mental space – Writing helps organize thoughts and bring awareness to what you are holding onto.
- Together, they create a full experience – You are not just thinking about letting go.
You are creating a moment where your body, breath, and attention are all involved.
This combination can make the process feel more real and more complete.
What Is Journaling and How Do You Know If You’re Doing It Right?
If you’re new to journaling, you might wonder what it actually is or how to know if you’re doing it correctly.
Journaling is simply writing your thoughts down.
There is no special format and no right or wrong way to do it.
It can be:
- a few sentences
- a full page
- messy or repetitive
If you are writing honestly, you are doing it right.
You do not need to:
- sound positive
- make everything make sense
- figure it all out right away
If the page feels blank, start with one line:
“I am thinking about…” or “Right now I feel…”
Then keep going for a few minutes.
That is enough to begin.
A Simple Letting Go Ritual with Essential Oils and Journaling
This simple letting go ritual with essential oils can be used anytime you need a reset
Step 1: Create a Calm Space
Choose a place where you can sit comfortably for a few minutes.
You might:
- dim the lights
- light a candle
- sit with a blanket or something that feels grounding
Add your essential oil in a way that feels natural:
- a diffuser nearby
- a drop on a cotton pad
- or diluted on your wrists or chest
Take a slow breath in and notice the scent.
Let it signal that this moment is different from the rest of your day.
Step 2: Choose Oils That Support Letting Go
Certain essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to support emotional balance, relaxation, and mental clarity.*
You might choose:
- Lavender Essential Oil – for a steady, calming effect
- Frankincense Essential Oil – for grounding and quiet reflection
- Sweet Orange Essential Oil – for a lighter, more uplifted mood
- Geranium Essential Oil – for emotional balance and reset
You can keep this letting go ritual with essential oils simple by using just one oil and a few minutes of journaling.
Step 3: Begin Journaling Without Editing Yourself
Open your journal and start writing whatever is present.
You do not need to organize your thoughts.
Just let them come out as they are.
If you feel stuck, try one of these prompts:
- “What am I holding onto right now?”
- “What feels unresolved?”
- “What would I like to feel instead?”
Let your writing be honest, even if it feels repetitive or messy.
This is where release begins.
Step 4: Pause and Notice Your Body
After writing, stop for a moment.
Take a breath and notice:
- your shoulders
- your chest
- your stomach
Has anything softened, even slightly?
You are not forcing change.
You are simply allowing space for it.
Step 5: Close the Ritual with Intention
When you feel ready, write one simple sentence to close:
- “I am ready to let this go.”
- “I choose to move forward.”
- “I can carry this differently now.”
Take one more breath with your chosen oil.
Let that scent become a subtle anchor you can return to later.
Using BioSource Naturals Aromatherapy Products in Your Ritual
If you want to make this ritual part of your routine, using consistent oils or blends can help create a stronger sense of familiarity and ease over time.
You can keep it simple by using single essential oils, or choose a pre-formulated blend depending on what feels easiest.
BioSource Naturals Blends for Emotional Support
If you prefer not to mix your own oils, BioSource Naturals offers blends that are already balanced to support different emotional states.
For this type of ritual, you might explore:
- Calming or Peace Essential Oil Blend – Commonly used to support relaxation and help quiet mental tension.*
- Grounding Essential Oil Blend or Lavender Kissable Massage Oil – Helpful when thoughts feel scattered or when you want to feel more steady and present.*
- Citrus or Forgiveness Essential Oil Blend – Designed to support reflection and the process of letting go.*
- Courage & Clarity Body-Mind Lotion or Cedarwood Amber Massage Oil – Often used to support a more positive internal dialogue and emotional balance.*
Using the same aromatherapy product each time can help your body recognize the pattern and settle into the ritual more easily.
Using BioSource Naturals Aromatherapy Products in Your Letting Go Ritual
Each of the BioSource Naturals products mentioned above also includes a free Mind-Body Healing Support Bundle, delivered digitally with your purchase.
These bundles are designed to deepen your experience beyond aromatherapy alone and include guided EFT tapping scripts, affirmations, journal prompts, and meditative essays. Together, these tools support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and self-reflection, helping you work through patterns that may be held in the body while creating a more intentional and complete healing ritual.
A Simple Way to Begin
You do not need to wait for the perfect moment to start.
Even five minutes:
- one oil
- one page of writing
- one quiet breath
can begin to shift how something feels in your body.
Let this be something you return to, not something you try to do perfectly.
This letting go ritual with essential oils is something you can return to anytime you need a reset. You may find this related article helpful The Alchemy of Pain — Turning Wounds Into Wisdom
Explore More: This article is part of the BioSource Naturals Essential Oils for Manifesting Resource Collection. Visit the complete guide: Essential Oils for Manifesting – How Aromatherapy, Nervous System Regulation, and Daily Rituals Support Intentional Living
FAQ: Letting Go, Journaling, and Aromatherapy
Q: Do I have to journal every day for this to work?
A. No. Even a few minutes once in a while can be helpful. Consistency can deepen the experience over time, but it does not need to be daily.
Q: What if I don’t know what to write?
A. Start with a simple sentence like “I am thinking about…” or “Right now I feel…” and continue from there.
Q: How long should a letting go ritual take?
A. It can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 20 minutes. What matters most is creating a quiet moment to pause and reset.
Q: Do essential oils really make a difference in a ritual like this?
A. Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to support relaxation, emotional balance, and a calm environment.* The scent can also help signal to your body that it is time to slow down and focus inward.
FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Written by BioSource Naturals Editorial Team
Reviewed by Lezlie Cebulski, Traditional Naturopath, Aromatherapist, Formulator & Founder
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