What is a Spiritual Awakening?

A Spiritual Awakening can be described as many different things. It can be an easy process where you start to tap into greater creative energy, become easily inspired, have things open up and show you what is meant to be and flow straight into action. Or it can be a traumatic experience, sometimes called the Dark Night of the Soul, where you lose everything and have to start from scratch. Where life falls apart around you and you need to navigate murky waters to find yourself, uncovering your true worth and value in life so you can create the happiness and joy you have been seeking forever.

What causes a Spiritual Awakening?

In the quiet depths of our souls, there lies a dormant spark waiting to ignite—a spark that, when awakened, illuminates the path to profound transformation and self-discovery. Spiritual awakening is a journey, where every step brings us closer to the essence of our being. Below, we'll explore three aspects of this journey, from the seemingly effortless to the deeply challenging, shedding light on the sacred process of awakening.

Embracing the Joy of Discovery

Some of the early stages of spiritual awakening can often unfold like a gentle breeze, carrying whispers of possibility and wonder. It's a time of awakening to the beauty of the present moment. You become more attuned to the rhythms of nature and the subtle energies that flow through all living things.

You see everything as a living being. You notice more things in life and it starts to slow down so you can take in everything around you. You become more connected to people, animals, and plants and see the magic in life. You begin to understand there is much more to it than we see right in front of you.

In this phase, we may find ourselves drawn to practices such as meditation, yoga, or spending time in nature, seeking connection and inner peace.

Navigating the Depths of Self-Exploration

As you delve deeper into your spiritual journey, you inevitably encounter aspects of yourself that have long been hidden or suppressed. This phase can be both exhilarating and challenging, as you confront your fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs head-on.

This part of the journey can be deeply personal or it can be a time of uncovering and accepting deeper truths on a worldwide scale. You start to question everything. You discover your true beliefs and feelings on a number of topics that are acceptable and quite unacceptable at the same time. You will end up taking a stance, a strong position, on a particular belief or area of your life that leads you to deep inner healing.

It's a time of profound self-exploration, as you peel back the layers of conditioning to reveal the truth of who you are beneath the surface. While this process can be intense and confronting, it also offers you the opportunity to heal old wounds and embrace your authentic self with compassion and acceptance.

It is through this stage of becoming authentic and vibrationally aligned with who you really are that you may lose friends and family who no longer align with you. Their judgements and opinions will no longer override your own and you will create powerful boundaries and values for yourself.

Even though you may lose some people, you will find many more of the same beliefs and values that you can connect and work with. You create deeper alliances with better-quality people.

Facing the Shadow: The Dark Night of the Soul

Dark Night of the Soul

In the depths of every spiritual awakening lies the shadow—a realm of darkness and mystery that holds the keys to our deepest wounds and greatest fears. This phase, often referred to as the "dark night of the soul," is perhaps the most challenging aspect of the awakening journey.

It is usually associated with a time of loss and grief. It is where you no longer recognise yourself in the mask you have been wearing for everyone else and your true essence fights to break free from the conformities it has been locked into. You will end careers, relationships, friendships and more as you find your true inner self. You may relocate and leave everything behind in order to find yourself.

Yes, it is a time of profound upheaval and transformation, as you confront your darkest demons and navigate the abyss of the unknown. Yet, it's also a time of immense growth and liberation, as you emerge from the shadows with a newfound sense of clarity, strength, and resilience.

Embrace the Journey of Awakening

In conclusion, the journey of spiritual awakening is a sacred and transformative process that unfolds in many distinct phases, from the ease of discovery to the depths of the soul's darkest shadows. While each phase presents its own unique challenges and opportunities, it is through embracing the journey in its entirety that you truly awaken to the fullness of your being.

So, if you find yourself on the path of awakening, know that you are not alone. Trust in the process, surrender to the flow and allow the light of your soul to guide you home.