The Compassion Shift Ritual

Sometimes the harshest words we ever hear are the ones we whisper to ourselves.
The quiet “not enoughs.” The “I should’ve known better.” The “why can’t you just” thoughts that sneak in when we’re tired or raw inside.

But what if those thoughts aren’t truth, just echoes from old wounds asking to be softened?

That’s where this simple Candle Release Ritual comes in.

How to Do It

Light a candle.
Grab a small piece of paper and write down one thing you’ve been criticizing yourself for lately.
Don’t overthink it. Just whatever rises first. Maybe something about your body, your timing, your emotions, your productivity. Let it come through.

Now hold that paper.
Take a deep breath and say, “I see the pain underneath this thought. I choose compassion instead.”

Then tear it up, or safely burn it if that feels empowering.
As the paper releases, imagine the criticism dissolving. Smoke turning into softness, ashes into forgiveness.

Why It Works

Fire is an alchemist. It transforms what’s heavy into light.
Every time you choose compassion instead of criticism, you are reprogramming your energy to align with love—the kind that starts within you and ripples outward into every connection you attract.

This isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect.
It’s about meeting yourself where you are, gently, and remembering you are already worthy of love. No fixing required.

If You Feel Called

If you’re ready to go deeper into self-compassion and energetic healing, my CHOSEN Session was created to help you dissolve the patterns that keep you in self-blame and open your field to love again, real, lasting, soul-level love.

With love,
Rylee Anne