Breaking Through The Darkness (eBook, PDF, downloadable)

by John McConnel 

A book about how to defeat depression, anxiety and stress from a spiritual perspective.

In this book John McConnel shares his own journey through depression and the things he has learned along the way. The intention behind the book is to highlight the important part that spirituality can play in understanding and overcoming depression, anxiety and stress.

This book is for anyone who feels anxious, stressed, unhappy or depressed as well as professionals working in the mental health field.

It is a practical self-help guide to dealing with depression and other negative states of mind from a spiritual perspective.

Many books and experts focus on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of depression but few mention, or consider, the spiritual aspect. All of us are both body and spirit. Bill Bryson in his book ‘The Body’ refers to us as ‘occupants’ of the body.

To ignore this aspect of ourselves is like walking blind-folded through life. We will never be completely happy until we turn our attention inwards and reconnect with our essence.

We are by nature beings of peace, love and joy. Such qualities are part of our original spiritual DNA.

We are not born depressed, anxious or stressed. We become depressed, anxious and stressed. Over time, journeying through this complicated and confusing world, we have lost our way. Our truth has become suppressed and submerged under a deluge of distractions, distortions and distressing life events.

By remembering who we really are and re-connecting with the Light, magic happens. Depression changes from a curse into a blessing, a gift that can lead to self -transformation.

The book is divided into two parts.

PART 1: provides an understanding of depression and a spiritual framework to enable us to climb out of the bog of depression and return to our original state of contentment. It includes a four-step process, which can be summarised as follows: 

1. Understand the Mind/Body Connection
2. Think Positively
3. Be Soul Conscious
4. Connect With The Light.

Each step offers food for thought and there are reflective exercises to consolidate the learning and provide an opportunity to tune in to our own inner wisdom.

PART 2: consists of a series of reflective experiments designed to reinforce the theory with practical experiences that will, hopefully, help us to break through the darkness into the Light of love, peace and hope.

The book is also available on Kindle and Amazon where it has four 5 star reviews.

Here is what people are saying about it:

A stunning, must read, written with the pure light of wisdom, experience and a gentle smile. Just what is needed for the millions of people suffering from stress, sadness, insecurity and doubt at this extraordinary time.

A wonderful, wonderful book. It is beautifully written and put together. 

I think many people will find it a lifeline in these times.

A good read. Very enlightening on different levels; it will become a self-help bible for many people.

A very readable and motivating book to lead a person out of depression and stagnation and fill their lives with purpose and meaning.

A great book which gets directly to the point. Explains excellently the reasons for many mental disabilities and provides a wonderful and easy 4 step process to help tackle our negative mind sets, using some profound and beautiful reflective exercises. Highly recommended.

I have no doubt thousands will benefit from this stunningly brilliant contribution to healing. Caroline Myss, international best-selling author.

If you want to:

• Restore your inner peace,
• Change depression, anxiety or stress from a curse into a blessing
• Discover how to live a life of self-acceptance, happiness and love
• Create a brighter future

then this is the book for you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

John McConnel is a trainer, writer, speaker and spiritual teacher.  He has worked as a social worker, stress management consultant and prison governor and has helped many stressed and depressed people, including himself.

For the Amazon Kindle version follow the below link:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Breaking-Through-Darkness-depression-perspective/dp/1789729920/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=%22breaking+through+the+darkness%22&qid=1592806365&s=books&sr=1-1