Inevitably in everyone’s life, there comes a moment when we must let go. Whether it's bidding farewell to a relationship, releasing the weight of past mistakes, or trusting the unseen path ahead, letting go can be profoundly healing. These affirmations for letting go can guide us through the process of relinquishing what no longer serves us.

In my own life, I’ve found that when I’m able to release someone or something from my life, I feel lighter. Some things are much harder to let go of, like a former lover, and some are surprisingly easy, like a toxic job. Regardless, when I finally find the strength to let go, I feel free.

Letting go also means giving up control over outcomes, and letting life happen for you. I love this quote by Rumi that perfectly captures this point:

“When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain. From this I understand that what I want also wants me. There is a great secret here for anyone who can grasp it.”

Allow these letting go mantras move you toward a brighter, more liberated future.

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HERE ARE 61 AFFIRMATIONS FOR LETTING GO:

Affirmations for Letting Go of Someone:

1. I gracefully release [name] from my life, allowing space for new connections.

2. I release this bond to open doors to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

3. My heart is a sanctuary of love, and I release those who disrupt its peace.

4. The past with [name] is a closed chapter.

5. Each goodbye is a stepping stone toward self-discovery and growth.

6. I am free from the emotional ties that once bound me to [name].

7. I find my freedom in releasing attachments to others.

8. I honor the lessons learned from [name], and I let go.

9. Releasing [name] allows me to reclaim my inner peace.

10. My worth is not tied to anyone; I release the need for validation.

11. The memories with [name] served their purpose; I release them with gratitude.

12. I am not defined by the presence or absence of [name] in my life.

13. Releasing [name] is an act of self-love and empowerment.

14. The love I had for [name] remains, but I release the need for it to be reciprocated.

15. I am whole and complete on my own.

Affirmations for Letting Go and Trusting the Universe:

16. I surrender to the wisdom of the universe, trusting its divine plan.

17. The universe supports my journey as I release and grow.

18. Letting go aligns me with the natural flow of the universe.

19. I trust that the universe if delivering what is for my highest good and ultimate happiness.

20. Every release creates space for cosmic blessings to enter my life.

21. When I let go, the universe guides me with love and wisdom.

22. I am open to receiving the abundant gifts that come from letting go.

23. The universe has a grand plan for me.

24. Trusting the universe liberates me from worry and fear.

25. I release control and allow the universe to work its magic.

letting go mantras — Feeling joyful after letting go of what was weighing me down

Affirmations for Moving On:

26. I deserve a future unburdened by the past.

27. I am the master of my destiny, choosing to move forward with purpose.

28. Each step I take is progress towards a brighter future.

29. I embrace change with an open heart.

30. The door to the past is closed; the door to the future is wide open.

31. I release the past and welcome what’s coming.

32. The past is behind me; my focus is on the limitless potential of the future.

33. The past may have shaped me, but the present and future are mine to create.

34. I leave behind what no longer serves me or helps me grow.

35. Moving on is a conscious choice I’m making to honor my well-being and happiness.

Affirmations for Letting Go of Anger/Guilt/Fear:

36. I release my anger and create space for compassion to flourish within me.

37. I forgive myself and release the weight of the past.

38. Fear is a mirage; I walk through it, emerging on the other side with courage.

39. I am stronger than my fears and face them head on.

40. I release the worries that bind me.

41. I become braver with each step I take.

41. I am deserving of forgiveness.

42. My past does not define my worth.

43. I choose to live in the freedom of forgiveness.

44. Letting go of guilt allows me to make amends and move forward with a lighter heart.

45. I release the grip of anger, allowing peace to flow through me.

46. Anger has no power over me, and I choose to let it go.

47. I am in control of my emotions, choosing serenity over anger.

48. I release the burden of resentment from my heart.

49. I choose harmony over hostility.

50. Anger is a passing storm; I am grounded in the calm after it subsides.

Affirmations for Letting Go of the Past:

51. I release the past and focus on the beauty of the present.

52. My history is a teacher, not a jailer.

53. I am learning, growing, and moving forward.

54. I am not tethered to my past; I am free to shape a new narrative for myself.

55. The past doesn’t define me; I define my own future.

56. I release the burdens of yesterday, making room for the blessings of tomorrow.

57. I carry the lessons of my past as a badge of wisdom.

58. Every day is a fresh start, and I let go of the weight of yesterday.

59. I am a product of my choices today, not the circumstances of yesterday.

60. The past is a story I tell, not a destination where I reside.

61. Letting go of the past liberates me to fully experience the present moment.

Do you feel lighter after using these letting go affirmations? I’d love to hear in the comments!

61 Failproof Affirmations for Letting Go