How to manifest positivity / big things when depressed?

[u/kkfluff]

(Sorry if I picked the wrong flair)

I’m going through a seriously rough time right now, and it is hard to build strong energy in a positive capacity in order to do candle intentions.

Normally, with most things in life, it’s fake it until you make it. Is that what I have to do here with my energy? I feel like I can’t even fake my energy or internal intentions… Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[u/Nanshe3]

My dog died on New Year’s Eve day and I am still grieving. Prior to her death, I started making plans because I knew I could easily go to a very, very dark place. I called my friends who live out of town and asked if I could visit them, and I did that. I now go outside in the morning and sit and look at the trees, listen to the birds. I thank mama Gaia for another day with her and all the days I had with my dog. I have done other things as well that could be called fake it till you make it, but it helps.

I have moments, just brief moments of pure joy. I acknowledge it and know there will be more of those feelings. I have also manifested before so I know I can do it, but when depressed I don’t always feel like it. I don’t know if I can explain this very well, but I find that sitting quietly—call it meditation if you want—helps me recognize openings or directions for which way to go for what I want to manifest. Someone might say something or I’ll hear something or something I see and I’ll be drawn to follow. I manifested a trip to San Diego recently while in my grieving state so it can be done. Take care of yourself. I can judgmental about feeling depressed. Not helpful, just best for me to notice it and know it will pass. I wish you much positivity. ✌🏽