Make the Most of a Funk

Turn binging-hiding-suffering-angsty depressions into healing and growth

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Girl curled up on an unmade bed with her arms over her face.
Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash

All my life, I’ve struggled with these periods of liking nothing, wanting nothing, and feeling hopeless and uninspired.

You know the ones. You’re binging on something, not bathing, not interested in anything. You have what feels like a low-grade fever of depression, sadness, grief, or hopelessness. Some people sink into this place and never return.

I feel the most for the women who can’t take time out for these episodes. Making the most of your funk may seem impossible for you, but try your best to find a few moments to be with yourself and serve your needs. You will emerge better for it, and everyone in your life will benefit.

My life is a dream, so I should be immune to these episodes, footloose and fancy-free. But I’m not.

My only responsibilities are caring for myself, doing my work, exploring, and enjoying the world. I released all of my material possessions and used the proceeds from the sale of my home to begin traveling the globe in search of the magical and sacred. I’m in my fifth country. I own nothing and have no bosses or anyone telling me what to do. And yet…

Twice in the last 3 months, I’ve descended into this state. I am learning to benefit…

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Lauren Gabrielle Foster
Lauren Gabrielle Foster

Written by Lauren Gabrielle Foster

Mystic. Explorer of the world. Quester. Spirit Journeyer. Lover of life. Author of “Happy and Free on Purpose”. Happiness Coach and Spiritual Mentor.