Let your light shine

There is a powerful idea that the opposite of depression is expression. When we hold in our emotions, dreams, and creativity, they can become a weight on our souls.

But when we express—whether through words, music, movement, or connection—we allow G-d’s light to flow through us.

Blocked Energy Becomes Pain

Think about a flowing river. When water moves, it is fresh and life-giving. But when it is dammed up with no outlet, it becomes stagnant.

Our inner world works the same way.

Judaism teaches that everything in the universe is in motion, constantly evolving according to Divine wisdom. As it says in Pirkei Avot 4:2, “One mitzvah leads to another mitzvah,” reminding us that growth and transformation are always unfolding.

The soul itself is meant to give, create, and connect. But when we suppress our voice—whether out of fear, doubt, or external pressure—it creates an inner blockage. This blocked energy can manifest as sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being stuck.

Expression as a Spiritual Act

G-d created the world with words—“Let there be light.”

Words, creativity, and self-expression are not just nice ideas; they are part of the Divine process of bringing potential into reality.

• When we sing, we open our hearts.
• When we write, we release what is inside.
• When we speak truth, we free ourselves.
• When we create, we become partners in G-d’s creation.

Holding everything inside is like dimming a spark that is meant to shine.

The Yetzer Hara Wants You Silent

The yetzer hara (negative inclination) often works by convincing us that our voice doesn’t matter, that our feelings should be hidden, that our dreams are foolish. It whispers:

• “Who are you to share?”
• “No one cares what you have to say.”
• “You’ll fail, so why try?”

But the yetzer hara thrives in silence.

The moment we begin to express—whether by speaking, writing, praying, or even crying—we weaken its grip.

Emotions Are Meant to Move

The Hebrew word for mercy is rachamim, which comes from rechem—the womb.

Just as a womb is a place of nurturing and bringing forth life, so too are our emotions meant to be born into the world, not buried inside.

The Torah doesn’t tell us to suppress emotions—it teaches us to channel them toward healing and connection. We see this in:

• Tehillim (Psalms): King David poured out his deepest fears and joys to G-d.
• Tefillah (Prayer): We don’t just state facts; we cry, sing, whisper, and yearn.
• Teshuva (Repentance): True change comes from expressing what is inside and transforming it into something higher.

Your Voice Matters

If you are feeling blocked, heavy, or low, ask yourself: What am I holding inside that needs to be expressed?

• Speak to a friend.
• Write in a journal.
• Sing out loud.
• Paint, dance, move.
• Say the words to G-d, even if they come out messy.

Expression is not just an act of creativity—it is an act of spiritual survival. It is how we turn pain into purpose, fear into movement, and silence into light.

G-d gave you a voice. Don’t let the world convince you to keep it inside.

Speak. Create. Express.

Because the opposite of depression… is expression.

I’m Mindy, an intuitive artist and art coach, helping women and children heal from trauma and grief through creative expression. Using therapeutic art, I guide you to process emotions, reconnect with your inner self, and find healing through colors, shapes, and movement. No art experience needed—just a willingness to explore and express.

🎨 Create. Heal. Transform. 🎨

Contact me to begin your journey.