A Ritual for Reflecting on Your Year with Soft Eyes

The end of the year can feel like a rush to check boxes, hit goals, or make resolutions.
But in the Soft Life, reflection isn’t about pressure. It’s about presence.

Instead of judging what didn’t happen, we honor what did.
We meet ourselves with softness.

Here’s a gentle ritual to close your year in alignment — no harsh reviews, no forced planning. Just self-compassion and clarity.

🕯 What You’ll Need:

• A quiet space

• A candle

• A journal or your favorite notebook

• Optional: soft music, tea, blanket

🌙 The Soft Reflection Ritual

1. Light your candle
   Let this moment be sacred. Let this space feel safe. This is for you and no one else.

2. Close your eyes + take 3 deep breaths
   In through your nose, out through your mouth.
   Let the exhale drop your shoulders. Let the stillness hold you.

3. Journal these 5 prompts:

   • What am I proud of from this year — big or small?

   • What did I release that no longer served me?

   • Where did softness change me most?

   • What surprised me in a beautiful way?

   • What energy do I want to carry forward into the new year?

4. Write a love letter to this version of you
   Start with: “Thank you for…”
   Let your words be warm. Kind. Grateful. You’ve done more than enough.

5. Close the ritual with a soft affirmation:
   “I honor my growth, my grace, and my glow. I am proud of who I am becoming.”

You don’t need a 10-step plan or a full rebrand to step into your next chapter.
You just need softness, intention, and a little time to listen inward.

✨ Let your reflection be gentle. Let it show you how far you’ve truly come.