Ways to Beat Depression Naturally
You guys know that I have been going through a lot. I was fired from my job.. ironically enough right after they found out about my spirituality but the burden of proof still lies on my shoulders because I live in a so called ‘right to work’ state. It has caused such a financial burden and strain in my household and it made me feel unwanted, unwelcome and unloved. I was sad. I was very depressed.
When you are depressed you lose your motivation to work (sorry for the lack of posts!), your smile, your hobbies, your essence, you lose what makes you, you.
Its seems so easy to lie in bed and get angry that life isn’t going your way or bitter because someone has what you want, or mean spirited because that’s the only way you know to protect your fragile heart is by surrounding yourself with armor.
Depression robs you of your happiness. You have to give into it, and let it run its course but you don’t have to be complacent and sit idly by as life moves on without you.
You deserve to be happy!
Here are some ways for you to beat depression naturally.
- Give Back to Mother Earth: Did you know that gardening can help you overcome depression? Working the land, tilling the soil, growing something and watching your own personal accomplishments are just a few of many benefits of gardening. As pagans we feel the connection we have to the earth. Why not give back to the earth by planning a garden or a tree? Goddess Earth will return the blessings tenfold.
- Drink More Water: While this may seem obvious many people overlook their water intake and how much their bodies really need. Water can do many things for you from clearing your skin, clearing brain fog, helping digestion, improving your energy and so much more. Read the benefits of water.
- Get More Sun: There is no denying our connection to nature. Remember those happy memories of you basking in the light of the sun? Remember the feel of the sun on your skin? How bright and colorful the world looks in the summer? Make some more of those memories and get you some sun!
- Be More Active: Depression can make you lazy, unmotivated, down and sedentary. Making the effort to be more active is a conscious decision and one that requires effort. If you are used to sleeping all day and not living life but then get depressed because you aren’t doing anything then you know what you need to do to fix the situation. You have to become more active, you have to get more things accomplished and you will see other benefits of activity as well; weight loss and more energy are just a few of the many benefits.
- Meditate: We all have to live life. We all have the daily frustrations, the disappointments, the hurts. Its important to take a step back and quiet the mind. Not only can meditation help us to get clear about what we want, but mediation also keeps us from being and acting rash.
- Forgive and Remember:Journal-ing is a great way to express your emotions, to figure out whats going on with yourself and figure how to move forward. I have many different journals; one for spells, one for notes, one for dreams, one for my bucket list and my private journal to tell my secrets to. You can write lyrics, poetry, short stories and even raps about how you are feeling right now… Its a great way to express your inner thoughts.
- Eat Right: Processed foods are harmful to your body and have been linked to depression. While it is important to be grateful for the food you have and give thanks for it, if it is in your power (and income bracket!) then try to eat out as little as possible and cook your dishes with raw, organic and natural ingredients.
Do just some of these things and you will become a happier and more balanced person. If you want more information on depression and magick then check out my newest Spell for Spring Happiness, it has a lot of information about water, the memories of water and how you can use it to benefit your happiness and spiritual growth.
Do you have any additional tips for overcoming depression? Please share your expierience and leave them in the comment section below.
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Good Luck and Blessed Be!
