Resentment Stone Throwing
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Resentful
How to Do It
Find a small, smooth stone and hold it in your hand. Spend a moment silently imbuing the stone with all of your feelings of resentment. When you’re ready, find a body of water or an open space where it’s safe to throw the stone. As you throw it as far as you can, imagine all of your resentment leaving your body and mind, carried away with the stone.
Why It Works
The physical act of throwing the stone serves as a powerful release of the heavy emotions associated with resentment. The distance and finality of the throw help you to mentally let go of the negative feelings.
Guided Practice
Find a comfortable place where you can stand and hold a small stone in your hand taking a few deep breaths, allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle into the present moment. Close your eyes and bring to mind any feelings of resentment or frustration you may be holding onto. Visualize these emotions as being transferred into the stone, making it feel heavier in your hand. As you hold the stone, feel its weight and texture, noticing how it feels against your skin. Imagine that all your resentments and frustrations are being absorbed into the stone, becoming a physical representation of your emotional burdens. Feel the sensations in your hand and body — perhaps a heaviness in your grip, a tension in your shoulders, or a tightness in your chest. Stay with these sensations, allowing the stone to take on the weight of your emotions. When you feel ready, find a safe spot and throw the stone as far as you can, imagining that you are throwing away all of your resentment and frustration with it. Feel the release in your arm and body as the stone leaves your hand, noticing how the weight lifts away from you. Notice if any feelings, thoughts, or images arise — perhaps a sense of relief, a feeling of liberation, or even a memory of letting go. Allow these experiences to deepen your practice, connecting you more fully to the act of release. After throwing the stone, take a few more deep breaths, grounding yourself in the present moment. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps lighter, more free, or simply more at peace. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of release and freedom with you into your day, feeling more ready to let go of past burdens and embrace a lighter, more open state of being.