Hi, what do you recommend one does when they feel disconnected from their gods / faith when depression and down moods get to you? Especially during these times, I get so disillusioned with everything :/
I know this feeling exactly! Sometimes mental illness can create a sort of barrier, where you really can’t “feel” your gods, and sometimes you just aren’t well enough to do any active worship. I’ve been there many times.
First, know that the gods are not mad at you for this. They understand mental illness, and they will never be mad if you have to take some time to better your health.
Here are some really easy, low energy things you can do, that will help you to feel more connected to your gods:
• Write a letter to your deity/deities. Address it to them. Write about how you’re feeling. Write out a list of things that you’re grateful for that they give you. This is not only a good way to connect with them, but also can help to boost your mood because of the ability to vent, and to pick out some things you’re grateful for. Leave the journal on your altar if you have one.
• Listen to some music you think they’d like. Make a playlist for one of them. Dedicate your listening time to them.
• If you have an altar, just sit in front of it. Light the candles and sit there. Talk out loud to them. Cry if you need to. Tell them about your day.
• Read some poetry, hymns, or prayers out loud to them.
• Draw a picture for them. Doodle, color with crayons, make a sculpture out of clay. Leave it out and tell them you made it for them.
• Write down a list of your strengths. Even though it’s hard to pick them out, they’re there. Think about how proud your gods are of you, because they ARE proud of you.
• Do another devotional activity that relates to them. Here are some examples:
- Apollo: Sing, play an instrument, draw, listen to music.
- Ares: Write about your strengths. Listen to a motivational speech. Listen to some music that makes you feel strong.
- Hermes: Watch a funny video and laugh about it. Call a friend. Reach out for help, if you need it.
- Athena: Learn a new skill, even if it’s meaningless. Read a book.
- Aphrodite: Take a self care bath. Put on a face mask. Dance to music.
I didn’t have time to proof read this so hopefully there are no mistakes. Know that you are doing a good job, and you are SO STRONG for getting through this. It isn’t easy. 🖤
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