Spiritual drainage: how to spot it & what to do
This is just something i found in my practice and thought id share
What is spiritual drainage?
Spiritual drainage id class as the lack of energy to interact with the spiritual world and the spiritual aspect of life. The depletion or lack of motivation to keep up with your practice!
Its usually a call that you need a break. And thats fine! Your life could be taking over, your feelings could be changed and our of whack, or your practice is dulling. Either way its totally normal to experience a drainage or the sudden need to stop and take a break. Your not broken. Your not cursed. Your tired.
How do i know im spiritually drained?
For me i just didnt want to do tarot, it became harder to track deities presences and i just felt more tired than energised during my practice. I started to bring the deities more into my rest rather than my action because i was lacking in my own energy. For you it might be the same! The sudden calling to just stop and rest or it might feel like resistance in your practice
This depends on your practice but here are some tips!
Step back. You dont need to practice 24/7. The gods wont hate you and your practice can always wait for you!
Step closer. Do a reading, figure out whats blocking you, meditate, take it slower.
Take it bit by bit. Rather than doing big spiritual things invite the gods to sit with you during breakfast or bless your drinks or say a small prayer
Witchcraft! If you practice it try do a protection spell or a spell to try take energy back
Be less formal, let it loose let it wild! Cry and scream! We’re only human!
Self care day, if you can just have a day where your a little nicer to yourself and pamper yourself
Talk to people who have a similar practice, open up a little and connect with others
Have a full on celebration! Celebrate yourself and the gods, you can wait for an upcoming festival or you can just decide to celebrate
We all go through low motivation, drainage or burn out. You are not alone.
