Cord Cutting

You know that person or situation you can’t stop thinking about, that "drains" you without knowing why? Tradition speaks of energetic cords. "Cutting" them is a gentle symbolic gesture to reclaim your energy — not to erase someone, just to give you back to yourself.

The ritual, step by step

1. Settle somewhere quiet, close your eyes, breathe.
2. Picture a cord of light between your belly and the other person (or the situation).
3. Thank what the tie taught you — without resentment.
4. Cut it gently with light, and imagine your side sealing over, at peace.

When to do it

After a breakup, when you can’t get someone out of your head, or with a person who exhausts you.

Why it works

As long as you keep replaying a relationship in your mind, you keep "giving" it energy — for free. The symbolic act of cutting the cord tells your unconscious: it’s done, I’m taking my share back. It isn’t magic; it’s a decision your body can feel.

One small tip

Don’t do it in anger. Cut the cord with gratitude for what it taught you, not with resentment — otherwise it’s the resentment that keeps you tied.

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Frequently asked

How do I do a cord cutting?

Settle somewhere quiet, close your eyes, breathe. Picture a cord of light between your belly and the other person (or the situation). Thank what the tie taught you — without resentment. Cut it gently with light, and imagine your side sealing over, at peace.

When should I do this ritual?

After a breakup, when you can’t get someone out of your head, or with a person who exhausts you.

Do I have to believe in it for it to work?

No. These rituals mostly work through the attention and intention they invite you to set. See them as gentle self-care, for wellbeing and reflection.

For wellbeing & reflection ✦ gentle self-care, not a substitute for medical or psychological support. 🌙