Reclaiming Your Energy: The Simple Power of Cord Cutting
Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from friends and clients alike: “I go to bed early, but no matter what time I wake up, I still feel exhausted.”
No matter how much rest they get, they wake up drained, like something is quietly tugging at their energy. And the truth is, something probably is.
We often think of exhaustion as purely physical, but in my experience, it is just as often energetic. Every interaction we have with people, emotions, or even places creates energetic cords. These cords are invisible connections formed when energy flows between us and another person.
Most of them are harmless, even loving. They keep us connected to the people we care about. But over time, if we do not tend to them, they can leave us feeling heavy, scattered, or tired in ways we cannot explain. Why? Because they act like highways for energy to travel back and forth.
In times of uncertainty and constant information overload, protecting your energy is not a luxury. It is essential.
That is where cord cutting comes in. It is not about disconnecting from people you love or pushing anyone away. It is about energy hygiene, cleansing the channels of exchange so that you can return to yourself. When we cut cords, our thoughts become clearer and our emotions feel lighter, because we are no longer carrying other people’s energy, stories, or perceptions.
What Is Cord Cutting, Really?
Cord cutting is the practice of intentionally releasing energetic attachments that no longer serve you. Think of it as unplugging from all the tiny outlets that have been quietly draining your battery.
When you connect with others, such as your barista, your coworker, your partner, or your kids, cords naturally form. It is not a bad thing. It is part of being human. But throughout the day, you might pick up on other people’s stress, sadness, or overwhelm without even realizing it. That energy can linger in your field, weighing you down.
Cord cutting brings you back to neutral. It does not erase love or connection. It simply resets the flow, so what is yours is yours again.
Energetically, this process helps close open loops between your energy field and others, so you stop leaking your vitality. Emotionally, it allows you to feel your own feelings instead of absorbing someone else’s. Physically, you might notice your nervous system settling. Your breath slows, your shoulders drop, and your mind feels clearer.
Cord cutting is a return to energetic sovereignty. It allows you to stand fully in your own power without interference or noise from anyone else’s energy.
Why Energy Hygiene Matters
We shower, brush our teeth, and wash our clothes without a second thought. But how often do we cleanse our energy?
Energy hygiene is the emotional and spiritual equivalent of daily self-care. It keeps your field clear so that you are not walking around carrying everyone else’s "stuff." Without it, we end up overstimulated, anxious, fatigued, or feeling emotions that do not even belong to us.
Energetic buildup can show up as:
Feeling tired no matter how much you sleep
Mood swings or emotional fog
Overthinking or replaying old conversations
Feeling "off" after being around certain people
Trouble focusing or "brain fog"
Restlessness, irritability, or lack of motivation
Cord cutting helps bring you back to your center, grounded, calm, and clear. It gives your nervous system a chance to rest, your energy field a chance to rebalance, and your spirit permission to exhale.
How to Cut Cords (A Simple Nightly Practice)
You do not need a fancy ritual, tools, or a long meditation. Just intention, presence, and a few quiet minutes before bed.
Here is a simple script you can follow:
1. Center Yourself.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Feel your body soften with each exhale. Imagine all the noise of the day settling down like dust in sunlight.
2. Call in the Light.
Visualize a powerful, pure light, whatever color feels healing to you, flowing down from above, entering through the crown of your head, and filling every cell of your body. Let it expand until it surrounds you completely.
3. Notice the Cords.
Now imagine gentle threads of energy extending from you to others. You do not need to see faces or know who they are. These cords represent anyone or anything you have connected with today. Some may feel soft and loving, others a bit heavy. Just notice them without judgment.
4. Release and Transform.
With one deep breath, see the light pulsing through you, cutting and dissolving all the cords that are ready to be released. Watch as the energy within them transforms into white healing light and gently returns to the earth to be renewed.
5. Pull the Roots.
Visualize yourself pulling out the roots of these cords. As you do this, the roots are automatically released from the other person without you needing to do anything else. This helps both of you be free and whole. There is no loss here, only restoration.
6. Seal and Protect.
Once the cords are cleared, imagine yourself wrapped in a warm, golden light, radiant and protective. Let it hold you as you drift to sleep, knowing your energy is clean, safe, and fully yours again.
Try this practice nightly and notice how your mornings begin to shift. You may feel lighter, clearer, and more rested, not just in your body, but in your spirit.
Final Thoughts
Cord cutting is not a mystical ritual reserved for healers or empaths. It is a simple act of self-respect. It says, “My energy matters. My space matters. I deserve to feel like myself again. I deserve to call my energy back.”
We live in a world that constantly pulls at us through notifications, conversations, responsibilities, and collective emotions. Energy hygiene is how we remember that we do not have to carry it all. We get to reset. We get to start fresh.
So tonight, before you scroll or rush to bed, take five minutes to breathe, visualize, and release. You will be surprised how something so simple can bring such deep peace.
