By Neeti Keswani — Business Storytelling Coach | Ho’oponopono Practitioner | Host of Luxury Unplugged Podcast
🌿 Introduction: When the Soul Feels Heavy
Anxiety and depression don’t always scream; sometimes, they whisper—quietly pulling us into spaces of numbness, overthinking, or fatigue. I know this intimately—not just as a coach, but as someone who has felt the weight of it.
In my healing journey and in guiding clients, I’ve come to see anxiety and depression not as flaws to fix, but signals to understand. They’re spiritual messages—an invitation to return to balance, to reconnect with our true self, and to love the parts of us we often hide.
In this blog, I’ll walk you through a spiritual lens on healing, using Ho’oponopono, storytelling, and sacred awareness. If you’ve tried everything and still feel off-center, this may be the soul-aligned support you’ve been waiting for.
💫 Q1: What’s the spiritual root of anxiety and depression?
From a spiritual perspective, anxiety is fear of the future and depression is grief from the past. Both pull us away from the present moment. In my coaching sessions, I’ve seen how unresolved emotions, suppressed self-expression, and unmet inner needs create this disconnect. Our soul is calling us home—and that begins with listening.
💫 Q2: How can Ho’oponopono help someone facing anxiety or depression?
Ho’oponopono gives you a simple, loving practice to meet yourself where you are. Instead of pushing emotions away, you embrace them. Repeating the four phrases—
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”—
creates emotional space, eases internal conflict, and reconnects you with your inner peace. Many of my Luxury Unplugged Podcast listeners say this practice is their emotional anchor.
💫 Q3: What does anxiety feel like spiritually?
Spiritually, anxiety feels like misalignment—like your soul is ready to evolve but your body and mind are resisting. You might experience restlessness, overthinking, or even physical discomfort. It’s not weakness. It’s an inner signal. And Ho’oponopono is how we begin responding with compassion instead of control.
💫 Q4: Is it possible to heal depression without suppressing emotions?
Yes. In fact, true healing happens only when we allow our emotions to be seen and heard. Depression is often the result of holding it all in. I teach clients to sit with their feelings and whisper the Ho’oponopono prayer—not to fix it, but to love what’s hurting. That’s when light starts to return.
💫 Q5: How does storytelling help in healing anxiety and depression?
Your inner narrative shapes your reality. If your story is “I’m broken,” your body and mind will mirror that. As a Business Storytelling Coach, I help clients rewrite their emotional story. After practicing Ho’oponopono, we co-create new affirmations and beliefs like: “I’m healing,” or “I’m learning to trust myself again.”
💫 Q6: Can Ho’oponopono be used during panic or low-energy moments?
Absolutely. It’s most powerful in real-time. When a wave of panic hits, place your hand on your heart and say the four phrases slowly. When you feel low, speak to your inner child:
“I see you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”
This small act of presence is soul medicine. I’ve shared this method in detail on the Luxury Unplugged Podcast.
💫 Q7: What role does the body play in emotional healing?
The body stores everything we don’t express. Tight shoulders, a heavy chest, shallow breath—they’re all signs. That’s why I always recommend adding breathwork or gentle movement with Ho’oponopono. As you release emotional tension, your body softens. Your nervous system begins to trust you again.
💫 Q8: What if someone feels nothing is working?
That’s often when true healing begins. When nothing external works, we’re invited inward. I remind clients gently: you’re not broken, you’re in process. Use Ho’oponopono not as a tool to “get results,” but as a practice of love. Even when it feels like nothing is shifting, something within you is listening.
💫 Q9: Can journaling deepen the spiritual healing process?
Yes, deeply. Journaling opens the door to subconscious emotions. I often pair it with Ho’oponopono in sessions. Try this:
Prompt: “Dear Soul, what are you afraid to feel?”
Write without editing. Then close with the forgiveness prayer. You’ll often uncover what your mind was trying to avoid—and finally allow it to release.
💫 Q10: What’s one thing I’d say to someone walking through anxiety or depression right now?
You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. Your nervous system, your emotions—they’re doing their best to protect you. Don’t rush the healing. Just begin by saying:
“I’m here with you. I love you.”
Because when you show up for yourself with love, healing becomes not a task—but a remembering.
🧘 Final Thoughts: A Gentle Return to Self
Anxiety and depression are not failures—they are invitations. Invitations to slow down, to feel, to speak gently, and to remember who you are beneath the overwhelm. Ho’oponopono offers you a path back to self-love, back to breath, back to now.
So the next time you feel overwhelmed, try this simple act:
Place your hand on your heart and whisper…
“I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.”
And let your healing begin.
💎 About Neeti Keswani
I’m Neeti Keswani, a business storytelling coach, certified Ho’oponopono practitioner, and host of the globally loved Luxury Unplugged Podcast. Through coaching, I help creators, spiritual entrepreneurs, and wellness leaders align with purpose, heal their inner narrative, and grow brands that feel like soul work.
I’m also the author of the bestselling book Live Your Dreams and guide people through identity shifting, emotional healing, and visibility coaching.
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