Beyond Depression: Discovering Your True Self
Depression can feel like carrying a heavy weight. It can make everything feel slow, dark, and overwhelming. If you’re going through this, it’s okay. Feeling depressed is part of being human. But it’s crucial to understand that while depression can feel very real, it isn’t who you are. It’s just something you’re experiencing. Think of it as a cloud passing through your sky—not the sky itself.
When you feel depressed, your emotions are giving you valuable information. They’re showing you clearly what’s true for you and what’s not. Think of depression as a signpost, pointing out that you’re out of alignment with your true self. Your true self is always filled with peace, joy, and love. When you’re feeling anything else, it’s simply because you’ve moved away from that inner truth.
So, why does depression happen? Not because something in your life went wrong, or because you made a mistake. In truth, there’s no “wrong” circumstance. Every experience in life, good or bad, is neutral—it’s just how you interpret it that makes you feel a certain way. Depression happens when you’re believing things that aren’t true about yourself and your life. These false beliefs create distance between who you really are and who you think you are, and that’s why you feel pain and heaviness.
Your true self, your higher self, is always vibrating at a high frequency. Think of this like your inner compass, guiding you toward happiness, creativity, excitement, and peace. It’s always there, even if you can’t see it. Whenever your thoughts, beliefs, or actions don’t match this high vibration, you’ll feel discomfort. This is your emotional guidance system showing you that you’re off track.
The good news is, recognizing this can help you shift your focus. Instead of getting stuck in feelings of depression, you can choose to see it as a temporary state, like a lesson to help you remember who you truly are. You have the power to change your state of being by changing your thoughts and actions.
When depression arises, first allow it to be there. Accept it and love yourself through it. Embrace the experience without judgment. As you do this, you’ll see clearly that depression isn’t a permanent state, nor is it your true identity. It’s simply something you’ve created, subconsciously, to help you distinguish what resonates with your true nature and what doesn’t.
Healing comes when you start to shift your focus away from these heavy feelings toward thoughts and actions that resonate with your true self. This is not about ignoring or denying pain. Instead, it’s about choosing to create something new. Shift your attention to what feels good, empowering, and true for you. Over time, these new thoughts and feelings become stronger, and the depressive state fades naturally.
Ultimately, depression can help you realize your true identity. It’s a chance to reflect deeply and decide consciously who you wish to be. By consistently aligning your thoughts and actions with your higher self, you’ll experience more joy, excitement, peace, and fulfillment in life.
Remember, the real you is always present, always vibrating with joy and love. Depression doesn’t define you—it’s merely an invitation to reconnect with your authentic self. Embrace the journey, learn from it, and step back into alignment with your true, vibrant nature.
Quote: “The entire Universe is conspiring to give you what you want.” – Abraham Hicks
Summary Points:
- Depression is not your identity; it’s a temporary experience that signals your thoughts or beliefs are out of alignment with your true self.
- Your true self is a constant, joyful, and creative vibration—often called your heart or higher consciousness—that’s always present.
- Feeling bad comes from believing untrue thoughts about yourself or your circumstances, not from the circumstances themselves.
- You can shift out of depression by choosing thoughts and actions that align with your true self, creating a new, uplifting reality.
- Embracing depression as a passing experience, rather than fighting it, allows you to learn and grow from it.
- Spiritual bypassing—focusing on positive, empowering thoughts—can help you heal by moving your focus away from pain.