A different take on depression

In my psychic training, I learned that our energy can be at four major energy levels. Certainly, there are nuances between each level, but this framework makes sense to me.

The lowest energy level is depression. Our energy is not moving when we are depressed and thus we feel lethargic and sad and question our self worth. The good news is that by moving to the next level - serious - we can start to shift our perspective. Given that in depression our energy is not moving, getting out of bed and going for a walk or walking around the house or moving the body in some way is a good start. Even this may be difficult. Call your loved ones to help you or encourage you to move. I am also available if you need to talk spiritually about your lack of energy. Certainly, some forms of depression require professional treatment and it is important to seek that if your depression is not moving for a substantial period of time.

The next energy level is serious. If you can move from depressed to serious, you have moved your energy upward or higher or whatever term works for you. The main point is that it has moved. When we are serious, we can participate more in our lives, get out of bed and begin to find ways to be more serious. Seriousness is characterized by deep thought. At this energy level, we might gain insight into what is causing our depression. Something in your life or your thoughts are bringing you to that low energy level. Identifying what lowers your energy is often very helpful in finding ways to guard against depression.

Once we can hang out in serious, we may then be able to find some amusement. If we can find a way to smile or laugh, we have moved our energy again to a much lighter place. We can find amusement in a variety of places - our dogs playing, our cats hunting, cute videos online, comedy shows, and even jokes from your kids. "Laughing releases endorphins from your brain, reduces the level of stress in your body, and strengthens the immune system. It is proven that laughter therapy, also known as humor therapy, can reduce negativity, emotional stress, and physical discomfort." (https://www.councilonrecovery.org/healing-power-laughter/)

It feels great to hang out in amusement and we can still move our energy higher. Enthusiasm is where the Universe lives. It is the highest energy level we can attain. Enthusiasm contains joy and unconditional love. It's such a gift to reach this level, even for a few moments. Here we touch the Divine and understand the core of our being. What is wonderful is that each human being does have access to this level of energy. It requires no mediation from another, but is a direct connection to those energies we see as Divine. See my post about Clairvoyant Spiritual Counseling to learn more about the importance of understanding the Universe lives at enthusiasm.

Most of us will move between serious and amusement in our lives, with brief excursions into depression and enthusiasm. Grief may bring us into depression and ecstatic practices can bring us to enthusiasm. The most important thing, I believe, is to love ourselves through all of it and accepting that our lives ebb and flow just like the waves on the ocean or the seasons of the year. Through it all, attending to our energy and our physical bodies, brings us into balance and peace.