MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MAUN

After talking about what it means to close a cycle, the signs that invite us to do so, the grief, the lessons, the forgiveness, the rituals, the self-confidence, and the new beginnings, there is one central idea that sums it all up: closing a cycle is an act of self-love . Self-love means recognizing what we truly deserve: peace , dignity , growth , freedom. And closing a cycle is exactly that—choosing ourselves, even when letting go feels difficult. 🌿 Why is closing a cycle an act of self-love? Closing a cycle is much more than saying goodbye—it’s a conscious act of respect for yourself. It’s recognizing that some stages have fulfilled their purpose, and holding on to them artificially only keeps us from growing. 🔹 Because it frees us from unnecessary burdens. It’s not fair to ourselves to keep carrying what no longer has life. By letting go, we release commitments, memories, or relationships that only weigh us down without adding value. Letting go isn’t losing—it’s caring f...

One of the most challenging moments when closing a cycle is learning to forgive and let go. Sometimes we carry resentments, guilt, or open wounds that become invisible chains. Forgiveness doesn’t mean justifying what was done to us or minimizing the harm—it means freeing ourselves from the weight that keeps us tied to the past. Letting go, in turn, is an act of courage: releasing what no longer belongs to us, even if it was once an important part of our lives. 🌿 What does it mean to forgive? 🔹 Freeing ourselves from resentment Resentment is like carrying a heavy stone in your backpack: it drains you, limits you, and keeps you from moving forward. Forgiveness is taking that weight off your shoulders. 🔹 No longer being prisoners of the past When we don’t forgive, we keep reliving the wound over and over. Forgiveness allows us to regain mental and emotional peace. 🔹 Forgiving ourselves It’s not only about forgiving others. We also need to accept our own mistakes, recognize t...

Closing a cycle doesn’t always happen automatically; many times, we need a symbolic act that helps us mark the end of one stage and the beginning of another. Rituals allow us to express through actions what we carry in our hearts, transforming farewells into conscious and liberating moments. A ritual doesn’t have to be complicated or solemn. It can be something simple yet deeply meaningful—an act that lets us say to ourselves: “This has ended, and now I’m ready for what’s next.” 🌿 Why are rituals important? 🔹 They give shape to goodbyes Rituals make closure clear and concrete, helping us finish what sometimes lingers in our mind and heart. 🔹 They make letting go more peaceful By symbolizing closure, they ease the sense of emptiness or loss, allowing us to say goodbye with gratitude rather than resentment. 🔹 They connect us with the spiritual and emotional A ritual has the power to remind us that we are not alone—it connects us to our inner strength and, if we believe, to ...

Closing a cycle is a universal process, but it shows up differently depending on the area of our lives. Sometimes it happens in a relationship, other times at work, in a friendship, or even in a personal stage of growth. Recognizing how it manifests in each area helps us face it with greater clarity and maturity. 🌿 In Relationships When a relationship no longer adds value, it becomes a weight. Holding on out of fear of loneliness or routine can hurt more than letting go. Closing this cycle is not a failure—it’s an act of self-love and mutual respect: acknowledging that what once brought two people together has already fulfilled its purpose. 🌿 In Friendships Not all friendships are meant to last a lifetime. Some walk with us for a while and then follow different paths. Closing a cycle here means accepting that there was affection and learning, but that distance or differences have changed the place that person once had in our present. 🌿 In Work or Projects A job or project tha...

Closing a cycle isn’t just about deciding to move forward—it also means going through a process of grief. Many times, we think grief only belongs to the loss of a loved one, but in reality, we experience it every time we let go of something that mattered in our lives: a relationship, a job, a project, or a stage of life. Grief is how our mind and heart adjust to the absence of what is no longer there. Far from being an obstacle, it is a bridge we need in order to heal and open ourselves to what comes next. 🌿 The Stages of Grief Applied to Closing Cycles 🔹 Denial At first, it’s hard to accept that something has ended. We tell ourselves: “This can’t be” or “Maybe it will change.” That’s normal—but staying too long in denial keeps us trapped in what no longer exists. 🔹 Anger Frustration arises—at ourselves, at others, or even at life itself. This emotion should not be suppressed but channeled in a healthy way: writing, talking, exercising. 🔹 Bargaining We look for “shortcuts” ...

It’s not always easy to know when the moment has come to close a cycle. Many times, we cling to people, situations, or stages of life out of fear of the unknown or simply out of habit. Yet, both the heart and mind send us clear signals when something no longer belongs in our present. Listening to those signals is the first step toward freedom. 🌿 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore 🔹 Emotional stagnation When we feel stuck in the same place, as if we’re reliving the same scene over and over, it’s a sign the cycle has fulfilled its purpose. Growth is no longer there. 🔹 Loss of meaning and enthusiasm If what once filled us with joy now only brings indifference or exhaustion, it’s likely that chapter of our life needs to close. Enthusiasm is a thermometer of our vital connection. 🔹 Repeating harmful patterns When conflicts, arguments, or mistakes keep happening in the same space or relationship, despite our efforts to change them, the message is clear: it’s time to take a different st...

In life, we all go through stages that leave deep marks: a relationship that transformed us, a job that taught us, a friendship that shaped us, a project that came to an end. Some of these experiences brought us joy, others pain, but all contributed something valuable to our story. However, there comes a time when what once nourished us no longer feeds us in the same way. Then the inevitable question arises: is it time to close this cycle? Closing a cycle is not a cold act or simply “turning the page.” It is a conscious process of maturity and self-love that invites us to let go of what has already fulfilled its purpose, to make space for what’s new. 🌿 What Closing a Cycle Really Means 🔹 Recognizing that a stage has fulfilled its purpose. Nothing happens by chance. Every experience carries a lesson or a gift. Closing a cycle means accepting that its role is complete and it’s time to move forward. 🔹 Accepting reality as it is. Closing a cycle means stopping the struggle aga...