Sometimes it’s hard to be good.
Sometimes life weighs heavily upon the shoulders.
Sometimes it’s easier to look down than up.
Sometimes I forget to smile.
But when I do—the sun comes out.
I honestly do not know where the above came from. I’m not depressed or bored or unhappy at all, but the words tumbled through when I wrote in my daily journal this morning. Then I think of the many people who come to me for Raphael’s words of encouragement, for inspiration, for something to hold on to when they are lost in that dark space called depression. It is my understanding that way too many people suffer from depression. And so, perhaps today these words came to me to share with you, my friend, for the times when the sun hides behind the heavy dark clouds of your life.
Then it’s time to create your DEPRESSION BUSTERS! Take several 3″ x 5″ cards and cut them in half. Then write at least 50 silly, happy things to do. The idea is to quit thinking and get moving, to do something happy for yourself or for another, to make yourself laugh because when you’re laughing you cannot be blue. Below are a few examples.
1) “STAND UP! TURN AROUND! SIT BACK DOWN!”
2) “Go for a walk in nature.”
3) “Hug a tree.”
4) “Buy a bouquet of flowers.”
5)”Call an “Up” friend.” But do not unload your troubles. Do not speak of your troubles to another. Speak only peaceful, happy words.
6) “Write out a funny joke.” Buy a joke book and write out several on your “Depression Busters Cards.”
7) “Hop from here to the bathroom” (but not if your bladder is too full!)
8) “Clean out a closet or a drawer or the garage!” Or vacuum with forceful strokes and imagine you are sweeping up all your troubles and watching them disappear.
9) “Create a positive, uplifting mantra”–positive uplifting words to say over and over–“I am filled with inner peace.” Or “All my needs are met this day and every day of my life.” Or “Only good can come to me and only good can be with me.” Write out several uplifting affirmations for your “Depression Busters.”
10) “Write a letter to yourself.” Go ahead– spew out all your frustrations, anger and sadness. Then find a metal bowl to set it on fire and watch it burn.
I think you get the idea. When you feel your energy draining, look around you and see what might have upset you, or might be the cause of your lowered energy. Did someone say something to hurt your feelings? When your energy lowers, so does your consciousness. A lowered consciousness cannot see the hand of God in the situation. Begin taking long, slow deep abdominal breaths and picture yourself surround by angelic beings of light. Feel the unconditional love flowing in and around and through you. Know you are a divine being who is temporarily wearing the human body-costume to act out your part on Earth’s stage. Know that the other actors on your stage are doing their best to play the role your soul needs to experience this moment in time. Become the star of your stage show by rising above all the petty stuff, all the challenges and stride forth as the hero in your play, saving yourself and others from the dangers of a lowered consciousness and the dark pit of depression. Be a light unto the world. Show them you can shine even in the worst rainstorms of your life.
Remember, I love you, sweet friend. I am hear to listen, to encourage and to uplift you with my guide, Raphael. Call me. 301-262-5640. Or e-mail (raebetty@rocketmail.com.) Ask me a question and Raphael and I will do our best to answer it, or at least to give you a shot of JOY.
Peace, love and joy,
Betty Rae