Depression

[ricdaw]

I suppose this is an odd answer for a spiritual place, but I recently had some bouts of depression that were chemical imbalances.  I was going through andropause and it was quite . . . unpleasant at times.  


Depression can be a catalyst.  But sometimes it's your body not functioning right.  Not as a spiritual lesson or motivation, but just being imbalanced.


I saw my dad go into a form of psychosis with some weird potassium imbalance that the doctors had to find.  No reason.  Scary.


So there's that.  Give yourself permission to let these bouts be temporary malfunctions that you do not need pierce through to find a bigger spiritual meaning.  The body will correct itself.  That is the meaning of that Justice Card in tarot.  The body in balance.  (And if the body needs help, ask for it.  From a doctor.  These people are big hearted healers and are here for a reason.)

In these covid times I brush by the depression when I realize the tension between what I want to be happening and what I have.  Like eating out.  Hugging family and friends.  Doing.  When what I have is a modified shelter-in-place.  For months at a time.

Hugs to you!