PREVOUS : Spiritual Depression (#2)

 

 

1. Psychological depression

2. SPIRITUAL depression
3. HEALING, RECOVERY
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34 :18  

🌅 Spiritual depression seems to happen to those on a path to self-realization, or to those curious about what is truly going on inside. To keep growing, you have to see how you’re holding yourself back. Going  through “a dark night of the soul” provides an opportunity to let go of what is no longer useful – all the ways you protect yourself & resist life.
And when the superfluous is shed, a tremendous peace is uncovered.

Steps to Survive a Dark Night of the Soul (w/ details)
💓 Let the Old Die – beliefs, conditioning, opinions, attachments, teachers, books, places. When you let go, you discover you were never in control.

💓 Welcome the Darkness – No matter how scary letting go is, at some point you may come to realize that what is falling away is actually no longer needed

💓 Write Your Thoughts – This allows you to see the mental patterns you’ve been stuck in. It make it clear to identify the main theme of your dark night, to do with money, security, need to be loved…

💓 Notice What Works – Emotions (feelings) are important – actually crucial – & that negative thoughts are a serious distraction. To come out of the darkness & have tremendous breakthroughs, you must go into the hidden painful emotions that have been poisoning your soul

💓 Nourish Your Soul – Relaxation is key. Go easy on yourself during this time. Admit what you most feel like doing – take a walk, learn something new, pick up your hobby?
Don’t judge. Trust your Inner guidance, & stay aware of when you’re distracting too much from feelings.

💓 Marinate in Presence – Stay in the now as much as possible – being acutely aware of what your 5 senses are telling you. This is the pain-body which seems especially activated during a spiritual depression, & will help to keep in touch with feelings.

💓 Move & Breathe – We live in these biological bodies that need to be taken care of. When you feel worse, you move less. And as you move less, you feel worse. Instead – Keep the energy flowing. Exercise & deliberate breathing helps release stuck energy, plus releases feel-good chemicals

💓 Bathe in Nutrition – Do your best to eat healthy foods during this time – it will positively  fuel your body & brain, which helps lift your mood & energy. Add supplements, green tea…

💓 Ask for Help – Look for & use the various types that suits you. Be open to new ways of see your life can help brings in needed energy. It means surrendering the belief that controlling everything will make you happy.

💓  Follow Your Excitement – You may not have the energy to do much, but can still feel drawn to certain things – as if your heart, or Inner GPS, knows what you need. It will made a difference.

💓 One Day at a Time – Be kind to yourself. One day at a time is all we have. And one-moment-at-a-time is how the darkness is survived. You will get through this, even while resisting & avoiding everything, trying to get back to your old life. That life is  on its way out!
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