Endings - Part 1 - Sherisse Alexander

Every ending asks two things of us at once: the practical work of closing, and the sacred work of honouring. In Part One of this reflection on endings, Sherisse sits at the balance point — the masculine that structures a completion and the feminine that feels it, the practical and the spiritual held in the same hand. What does it take to end something well? Not to rush the bow, not to pretend relief and grief cancel each other out, but to let both be true. An honest look at the frequency of letting go.
5 Key Takeaways
Every ending requires both doing and being. Balance the practical work of closing with the emotional and spiritual work of honoring what is ending.Don’t rush through uncomfortable emotions. Allow yourself to feel grief, anger, frustration, or uncertainty before deciding what comes next.Grief and relief can exist at the same time. An ending can be painful while also creating freedom and space for something new.Give yourself permission to change your mind. Staying committed to something that no longer aligns can create anger, resentment, and dissatisfaction.Trust yourself and the guidance you receive. Endings can create space for new opportunities when you listen to your intuition instead of outside expectations.