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Writer's pictureNicole Igarashi

Replace Your New Year's Resolutions with a Burning Bowl Ceremony



As the New Year approaches, many of us find ourselves setting resolutions, only to struggle with their long-term commitment.


Instead of traditional resolutions, consider embracing the powerful and symbolic Burning Bowl Ceremony to welcome the new year.


The Burning Bowl ceremony is not tied to a specific cultural or ethnic group but has become a widespread practice in various spiritual communities. While the exact origin of the ceremony is unclear, it has a long-standing tradition in many new-thought systems, including Unitarian and Wiccan. The practice is associated with creating space for new beginnings and releasing the past. Unity, a spiritual movement, practices the Burning Bowl ritual as a means of letting go of the old and making way for the new.


Its adaptability and symbolism make it a versatile ritual that people from different backgrounds can incorporate into their New Year or personal growth celebrations.


Holding your own Burning Bowl Ceremony

This ritual focuses on letting go of negativity, burdens, and anything that no longer serves you, symbolizing a fresh start.


  1. Reflect on the Past Year: Begin by reflecting on the challenges and negative energies of the past year.

  2. Identify What to Release: Pinpoint specific thoughts, emotions, or habits that you wish to let go of.

  3. Prepare Your Burning Bowl: Set up a safe space with a fireproof bowl to burn a list symbolizing what you want to release.

  4. Ignite the Transformation: As you burn the list, visualize the negative energies transforming into positive ones.

  5. Embrace the New Beginning: Focus on the blank slate ahead and welcome the opportunities the new year brings. Imagine the year ahead being filled with all the thoughts, habits, and emotions you wish to strengthen.

Shift from resolutions to a mindful, symbolic practice that aligns with personal growth and renewal.

Fact: Earth is the only known planet with Fire

Fire requires oxygen to sustain combustion. Earth is the only known celestial body in our solar system with an atmosphere that contains a significant amount of oxygen. This essential gas is crucial for the chemical reactions involved in fire.


While other planets and moons in our solar system may have extreme temperatures or volcanic activity, they lack the necessary combination of oxygen-rich atmospheres and diverse combustible materials.


Therefore, Earth stands as the only known celestial body where the conditions align to support the occurrence of fire.


Happy Holidays!


Speak Kindly to Yourselves,


Nicole

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