1 – Input and Process
Do not move pass something, move through it. Many people, me included, only take in a stimulus deep enough to produce a reaction. Unprocessed responses may lead to an outcome that causes you some form of depression. We must internalize our experiences and find out what they really mean to us. This is the only way to be truly genuine, and not become trapped in our hell of past decisions. Receive the input, process the input with you mind and heart, and then release a reaction that you are proud of. The decision or response may not be the best, but it was made from your soul, which is all that matters in that moment.
If we were to receive input and bury it, then the buried emotion will find the surface eventually. Unprocessed/buried emotions release in blurts, like an over boiling teapot. If we do not resolve the emotion then and there, then it will find a way to express itself in the future. Hence, an unhappy married couple yelling at each other over small things, such as misplacing the remote. These emotional reactions are not due to the missing remote, but rather an inner turmoil that is finding fruition in any way possible.
2 – Listen to the Silence
When we are depressed, we become extremely absorbed in our thoughts. We become the ultimate cynics, even if we are naturally not known as a cynic. The thoughts eventually lead some people to suicide, and others into self-induced suffering. Depression can seem like agony at times; everything around us seems pointless and futile. There is no logical reason for anything in the world, and hope leaves our understanding. We forget the beauty we once saw in people and in the world. This is depression.
We cannot stop our thoughts at this stage, but what we can do is listen to the silence between them, the silence between our thoughts. Silence is magical. In this silence, our emotions are at a stand-still, and no longer victim to our harassing thoughts. It’s beautiful. Breathe in, look around, and recognize the lack of noise. Do you hear it? Peace.
3 – Love Your Greatest Fear
Your greatest fear is a representation of who you are. Love your fear to love yourself, and understand that it is what makes you truly you. Everyone has a greatest fear, whether it be abandonment, being misunderstood, or not being able to make others happy. Fear is the driving force of our strengths; without fears, we would not have incentive to be strong. Do not become absorbed with fear, but understand that the fear is your core drive.
Depression sucks, but once you realize that it is self-induced by lack of understanding, you will be freed.