Depression as a Lever for Growth

What we’re diving into today:

Understanding depression through psychological, psychic, emotional, spiritual, and energetic lenses.
Exploring what we mean by “catalyst for growth.”
Seeing how depression, when worked through properly, can become a precious opportunity for personal growth.
Identifying the positive outcomes of deep inner work.
Getting practical on how to move forward: actions to take, daily habits to cultivate.
Recognizing the signs that you’re on the right path.
And finally, a closing word to tie it all together.

WARNING

This article is not medical advice in any way. Please consult a healthcare professional for any questions about your personal situation. That said, what follows will give you insights to turn your depression into a true lever for growth.

Introduction

Depression is, above all, a mental, emotional, psychic, and physical state marked by low vibrational energy. In other words, a drop in your vitality, dynamism, and natural ability to feel connected to life.
It shows up through various symptoms that differ from person to person: sadness, melancholy, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, intense fatigue, feelings of disgust, sleep disturbances, irritability, unexplained body aches, feelings of worthlessness or helplessness, eating issues, post-traumatic stress… Everyone experiences and expresses this state uniquely, based on their history, sensitivity, and inner mechanisms.
Think of depression as a signal: your body is calling you to slow down, pay attention to it, recenter yourself, and reconnect with who you are.

A Lever for Growth?

It’s about working with the low energy of depression to live a serene, fulfilled, thriving life -gaining clarity, well-being, and happiness.

How a Well-Worked Depression Becomes a Catalyst for Growth

The primary goal of this work is to transmute the energy of depression into a true source of daily well-being. This requires following certain rules and, most importantly, making a solemn commitment to yourself. The good news: You are the architect of your true growth. When you’re in depression, you’re your own worst enemy. The first aim is to shift out of that stance and become your own friend. It’s not about lying to yourself. It’s about telling yourself with conviction:
“I am my friend in the best and worst times, forever and unconditionally.”
Once you truly internalize this, your energy shifts instantly. Note: this doesn’t mean if you feel resentment, you’ll immediately feel love. It simply means you’ve integrated an energizing force into your magnetic field. And that’s crucial for building a solid foundation for your work.

The Positive Outcomes of Effective Inner Work

You know your work is paying off when you feel these signs:

You sleep better.
If you weren’t eating, you slowly start again -your appetite returns.
Your mood shifts: you start smiling again, bit by bit.
You rediscover pleasure in self-care: you feel it’s vital, and it grounds you.
You accept looking at yourself “naked” in the mirror -meaning you start accepting what you once judged as “not normal” or “that’s not you” or “you’re too (or not enough) this/that with yourself.”

How to Do It?

Three steps:

Whatever happened, the sooner you accept it, the sooner you’ll get through it.
Make a point to connect daily with what brings you joy -anchor it, including the “small” things (a child smiling at you, a dog approaching, a stranger’s smile, the sun shining…).
If you feel a down moment, embrace it, live it, but limit it: express your emotions for 5 minutes (set a timer), then look in the mirror and repeat:
“I accept myself as I am, with my strengths and limits. I know what’s good for me. Every step I take brings me closer to peace of mind. I know my intrinsic value and trust my inner sage.”

What You Can Do

A ritual: Repeat it once a day in the morning in front of the mirror before starting your day, for 11 days.
Or, write it 33 times over 3 days (11 times on day one, 11 on day two, 11 on day three).
Whether you believe it or not, if you do it, it will come true. It’s the law, and it’s universal.

Signs You’re on the Right Path

You have a surge of energy;
You smile;
Your vibration rises;
You listen to music with positive, enthusiastic, dynamic, and sunny vibes;
You regain self-confidence;
You walk with more posture, presence, and certainty;
You feel increasingly mentally free;
You start looking at others with compassion (not judgment).

Final Word

In today’s world, stagnation is like taking two steps back; always move forward, one step at a time.
To wrap up this article, what matters is the quality of positive energy you instill to create this growth dynamic.
If you feel stuck, meditate. Focus on your breath and connect with your heart. Let it speak to you.
If you feel you’re moving forward but have doubts, turn around and admire the path you’ve traveled so far. Admire your inner strength and resilience, and tell yourself one thing: you’re not here by accident. There’s a reason far greater than you that led you to choose this life on earth, and the ultimate purpose of your life is to remember it so you can honor it fully.

Lotha

LOTHA