Have you ever felt like someone from your past still has a hold on you even if you haven’t seen or spoken to them in years? Maybe it’s an ex-partner, a toxic friend, a difficult parent, or even a former boss. You’ve moved on logically, but emotionally… something still lingers. This lingering connection isn’t just in your mind. In the world of energy healing, it’s called an energetic cord. And learning how to gently release these cords can be one of the most powerful steps you take in your personal healing journey.
What Are Energetic Cords?
Every time we form a close emotional connection with someone, we create an invisible cord of energy between us. These cords can form through love, anger, dependence, trauma, or even repeated thoughts. Some cords are nourishing and positive-like the one between a child and a loving parent. Others, especially those formed during pain, fear, or control, can become heavy and draining.
Over time, these cords may keep us stuck in emotional loops, make us feel tired without reason, or prevent us from forming new, healthy relationships. Have you ever caught yourself thinking about someone you don’t even want to think about anymore? That’s a sign that a cord may still be active.
Why We Hold On? (Even When We Know We Shouldn’t)
You may ask, “If I know a person isn’t good for me, why can’t I let go?”
The truth is, cords are tied to emotional energy, not logic. They exist in the subtle realm beyond thoughts and decisions. That’s why we often feel confused when we can’t move on, even after “doing all the right things.” Energetic healing works at a deeper level. It gently clears out the space where emotions are still hanging on, even when the conscious mind is ready to release.
So, How Does Cord Cutting Actually Work?
Cord cutting is a healing ritual that combines intention, visualization, and energy work. It can be done with the help of a healer or on your own with proper guidance. The goal is to identify cords that no longer serve you and release them with love, not anger.
One of the most common techniques involves grounding yourself, visualizing the cord connecting you to the person or memory, and gently releasing it. Sometimes, the cord appears in the heart space, sometimes in the gut, or even the throat depending on where the emotional wound lives.
It’s important to know that cord cutting doesn’t erase your memories or feelings. It simply removes the energetic weight attached to them. You can still love someone and choose to cut the unhealthy cord between you. This is especially true in cases where love and pain are intertwined.
What to Expect After Cord Cutting?
Most people feel an immediate sense of relief after a cord cutting session. There’s a quiet stillness that follows, almost like the background noise in your mind has been turned off. You may feel clearer, emotionally lighter, and more grounded in yourself.
Sometimes, the person you cut cords with may reach out to you unexpectedly. This doesn’t mean the ritual didn’t work it’s often just the energetic shift being felt on both sides. If that happens, take it as a sign that something has indeed shifted. You now have the awareness and the choice to respond from a healed space.
Of course, in deep or long-term connections, cords may regrow. That’s okay. Healing isn’t always a one-time event—it’s a process. You can always revisit the ritual or work with a healer to go deeper.
A Story from a Client: From Grief to Grace
Let me share a story from one of my clients- let’s call her Meera. She had lost her father years ago, and though she loved him dearly, she carried a lot of unspoken pain. During our session, she realized she had formed a cord of guilt and sorrow that weighed heavily on her chest.
As we performed the cord cutting, tears flowed freely. Meera said it felt like years of heaviness lifted off her shoulders. The next day, she told me she finally felt like she could breathe again—without sadness clouding every memory. That’s the beauty of this practice. It doesn’t just cut pain—it creates space for peace.
When You’re Ready, The Energy Shifts 🌻
If you’ve been feeling stuck, anxious, or emotionally tied to someone or something from your past, cord cutting might be exactly what your soul is asking for. It’s a gentle but powerful way to clear the emotional clutter and return to your own energy. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to heal all at once. But you can start by letting go of what isn’t yours anymore.
If you're ready to explore this deeper, Divine Guidance with Shweta offers guided cord cutting sessions that include Reiki healing and angelic support. You’ll be held in a safe, nurturing space and I promise, the shifts you experience will be felt not just in your heart, but in your whole life.
