Jealousy Balloon Release
Materials Needed
Feeling
Jealous
How to Do It
Take a balloon and inflate it, imagining that with each breath, you are filling the balloon with your jealousy and all the associated emotions. Once the balloon is full, tie it off and take it outside. Release the balloon into the sky, watching as it floats away, taking your jealousy with it until it’s out of sight.
Why It Works
The physical act of filling and releasing the balloon symbolizes letting go of jealousy, providing a visual and tangible way to release the emotion into the vastness of the sky.
Guided Practice
Hold a balloon in your hand, and sit comfortably in a quiet place. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, feeling the balloon’s texture and tension. Notice any sensations in your hands or fingers—maybe a tingling or a tightness. Allow yourself to be present with these feelings, without needing to release the balloon just yet.
Ow, standing in an open space with a balloon in your hands, take a deep breath and feel the air filling your lungs. Notice the surface of the balloon—its smoothness, the tension of the air inside, and how it feels under your fingers imagine the balloon holds all your feelings of jealousy or envy.
Holding the balloon close to your chest, feeling its texture against your skin. Notice any sensations that arise as you imagine transferring these feelings into the balloon, perhaps sensing a heaviness or lightness. As you continue to breathe deeply, visualize these emotions filling the balloon, feeling the weight of each breath.
When you feel ready, gently release the balloon and watch it float away. Observe how your body feels as you let go—perhaps a sense of relief, lightness, or even emptiness. Follow the balloon with your eyes as it drifts away, imagining it taking those feelings with it, releasing them to the sky.
Allow your gaze to soften as the balloon disappears. Notice any changes in your body or breath, perhaps a new sense of space or openness. Take a few deep breaths, feeling grounded and centered. When you’re ready, bring your awareness back to your surroundings, feeling calm and refreshed.