A Spiritual Approach to Depression

Jennifer Lasell
Oct 3
4 min read

Depression is something we all experience at one time or another. It can feel isolating, heavy, and overwhelming—but it also offers a doorway to reconnect with our inner self. Over the years, I discovered simple practices, prayers, and meditations that helped me find comfort, focus, and balance, even in the most challenging moments.

One of the first lessons came from my aunt, who would take me on long, brisk walks whenever the darkness crept in—teaching me the importance of moving energy and taking responsibility for my own well-being. She helped me see that even when life felt difficult, I could choose how to respond to the energies around me. Now that she has passed, I still feel her presence. She comes to me in moments of need, reminding me that spiritual support isn’t limited to the people we can see. Love and guidance can continue in different forms, especially when we’re open to receiving them.

Seeing Depression Through a Spiritual Lens

Depression is complex, touching the body, mind, and spirit. From a spiritual perspective, it can also be seen as a call to reconnect with your inner self. Often, it signals a disconnection from your inner self and the present moment. Spiritual practices, mindfulness, and meditation provide tools to reconnect with inner peace, clarity, and purpose.

These practices can be adapted to your beliefs: whether you connect with God, the Universe, your higher self, or simply your inner wisdom, the principles remain the same—staying grounded in your own energy, noticing resistance, and nurturing your spirit.

If depression feels overwhelming or persistent, consider reaching out to a mental health professional alongside these spiritual practices.

Practical Spiritual Tools to Nurture Your Spirit

Here are tools that can help when depression feels heavy:

Daily Meditation – Even 5–10 minutes of quiet reflection can calm racing thoughts and center your energy.
Journaling – Write down your emotions, spiritual experiences, or synchronicities to strengthen self-awareness.
Mantras & Prayer – Use words or phrases that resonate with you for comfort and focus.
Movement & Nature – Take a brisk walk, stretch, or spend time outdoors. Physical movement supports emotional and spiritual energy.
Ask for Guidance – Seek insight from God, the universe, your higher self, or your inner wisdom.
Gratitude & Reflection – Take a moment to appreciate the small blessings. Even tiny moments of gratitude shift perspective and invite calm.

Spiritual Words and Affirmations for Comfort

Depression can feel isolating—but spiritual practices remind us we are not alone, and that guidance, inner strength, and comfort are available.

Mantras & Prayers

Buddhist: Om Mani Padme Hum – Invokes compassion and purifies the mind and heart.
Hindu: Om Shanti Shanti Shanti – A mantra for peace in body, mind, and spirit.
Catholic: Angel of God Prayer – “Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.” – to call upon your angelic helpers for relief, comfort, and light.
Christian (Psalm 18:28): “My God turns my darkness into light.” – A reminder of hope and divine strength in dark times.
Sufi / Rumi: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – A reminder that even our deepest pain can become a doorway to spiritual growth.

Affirmations

I am safe, grounded, and centered in my own energy.
I am worthy of love, peace, and healing.
Every challenge I face is an opportunity for growth and transformation.
I release what no longer serves me and embrace what nourishes my soul.
My spirit is resilient, and I have the strength to move through difficult moments.
I am connected to the divine energy that surrounds and sustains me.
Peace and comfort flow into my mind, heart, and body.

Guided Meditation

This practice provides a space to stay grounded in your own energy, release what no longer serves you, and invite light into your awareness:

Sit comfortably with your spine straight and take a few deep, calming breaths.
Visualize a grounding tube: Imagine a clear, luminous tube extending from the base of your spine deep into the earth. This is your energetic outlet.
Release what doesn’t serve you: Picture any heaviness, dark emotions, or tension flowing gently down the tube into the earth, where it is neutralized and transformed.
Fill yourself with golden sunlight: See a warm, golden sun above your head, pouring radiant light into your crown and filling your entire body.
Set your intention: As the light flows through you, say a prayer, mantra, or affirmation of your choice—something that resonates with your spirit and invites love, clarity, or comfort.
Expand your protective light: Envision the golden sun forming a bubble around your aura, letting in comfort and positive energy, while keeping distraction or heaviness at a distance.
Breathe and notice: Take a few moments to simply observe the light and your breath, allowing yourself to feel present and grounded in your own energy.

Final Thoughts

Depression is not a failure. It is a signal inviting you to reconnect with your inner self, reclaim your energy, and nurture your soul. By integrating spiritual practices, affirmations, and daily meditations into your life, you can create moments of calm, clarity, and inner support, even during challenging times.

Every thought, every action, every moment of attention is an opportunity to reconnect with your inner light.

About Jennifer Lasell

Jennifer Lasell is a psychic medium, spiritual life coach, and energy healer dedicated to helping people connect with their intuition and inner wisdom. Through meditation, reflection, and spirit-guided practices, she offers guidance and tools to support emotional and spiritual well-being, helping you notice the wisdom that already lives within and take practical steps toward clarity, confidence, and alignment.

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