Awakening Journey with Maria Hopwood

Spiritual Awakening with Shaz
Spiritual Awakening with Shaz
Awakening Journey with Maria Hopwood
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Awakening Journey: Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Darkness, and Finding Light with Maria Hopwood

 

The Awakening Journey Begins

The Spiritual awakening journey doesn’t always happen in a single moment. Sometimes, they unfold over the years, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and the people we meet.

In this episode of Spiritual Awakening with Shaz, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Hopwood—a wellness industry leader, business coach, and mentor for spiritual entrepreneurs. With a background in holistic well-being, Maria has helped countless people align with their true purpose and create the abundance they seek in their lives.

Her journey is one of deep self-discovery, resilience, and transformation.

 

Maria’s Early Spiritual Influences

Looking back, Maria realises she was on a spiritual path from an early age. Raised in a household where spirituality and religion coexisted—her father being deeply spiritual and her mother a devout Catholic—she was exposed to two contrasting belief systems.

However, it was her father’s love of esoteric knowledge that ignited her curiosity. Instead of fairytales, she grew up reading books by Lobsang Rampa, a Tibetan monk who wrote about astral travel, energy fields, and higher consciousness.

Key Lesson: Spirituality often begins with curiosity. What we are exposed to in childhood can shape our openness to other realms of existence.

 

The Turning Point: Leading Meditation at 18

At 18, Maria was introduced to meditation by a friend who suggested she lead her own meditation circles. Without formal training, she followed her intuition and held small gatherings at her mother’s house.

To her surprise, people kept coming back—many reporting powerful messages and insights that she had unknowingly channelled during the sessions.

That was the moment she realised something deeper was happening.

However, as soon as she became conscious of her gift, doubts crept in. She worried about doing it “the right way,” and this self-awareness blocked the natural flow she once had.

Key Lesson: Spiritual gifts flourish when we trust, surrender, and let go of rigid expectations.

 

Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

Growing up, Maria was surrounded by societal expectations. In her household, education equated to success, and without a university degree, she felt like she had fallen short.

She chose a different path—one that led her to motherhood, marriage, and eventually a journey of self-worth and identity.

Later in life, she faced a devastating experience that shook her to the core. One of her children cut off contact, stating she would never see her grandchild again.

This triggered a deep spiral into self-doubt, pain, and rejection.

For the first time, Maria questioned her own worth. Alone, with no one to turn to, she experienced her Dark Night of the Soul—a moment of such despair that she considered whether life was even worth continuing.

Yet, something within her refused to give up.

Key Lesson: The darkest moments often lead to the greatest awakenings. Pain is not punishment—it is transformation.

 

From Despair to Empowerment

Maria found strength not through others, but within herself. She refused to let the situation define her.

Instead of drowning in pain, she turned her anger into a driving force for change.

Determined to rise above the suffering, she sought out books, mentors, and spiritual resources that helped her shift her perspective. She discovered that:

Self-worth is not determined by others—it is an inner knowing.
Every experience is a lesson—pain teaches resilience, strength, and wisdom.
Growth requires shedding old identities—letting go of who we were makes space for who we are becoming.

Key Lesson: Healing is a choice. We either allow pain to define us or use it as fuel to evolve.

 

The Spiritual Awakening Journey is About Freedom

For Maria, spiritual awakening is about freedom—the freedom to be who you are, without fear or limitation.

Instead of seeking validation, she now trusts her inner knowing. She understands that her life’s purpose is to serve others while staying true to herself.

This newfound freedom has allowed her to:

Attract like-minded people who uplift and support her journey.
Step into her personal power without guilt or apology.
See every experience—good or bad—as part of her soul’s evolution.

Key Lesson: Awakening isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about returning to who you’ve always been.

 

Advice for Those Going Through a Spiritual Awakening

If you are experiencing your own awakening or Dark Night of the Soul, Maria shares this advice:

🔹 Allow yourself to feel everything—pain, grief, anger, and sadness are part of the process.
🔹 Find moments of clarity—in between the pain, there will be moments where you can step back and breathe.
🔹 Seek support—whether through books, mentors, or online communities, you are not alone.
🔹 Surrender and trust—growth happens when we let go of control and allow life to unfold.

 

The Path Forward: Living in Alignment

Today, Maria’s vision is clear—to live in full alignment with her truth while guiding others to do the same.

She believes that we are here to experience, learn, and evolve, not to be weighed down by fear or self-doubt. Her journey has taught her that:

We are all unique and deeply loved by the Universe.
We don’t need to have all the answers—only the willingness to grow.
Honouring ourselves is the greatest act of service we can offer the world.

Are You Ready to Embrace Your Awakening Journey?

If you’re feeling lost in your awakening journey, remember—you are not alone.

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You can find Maria Hopwood on the Following Social Channels.

FB: MariaHopwood28,
Messenger: Maria Hopwood
Mob/Whatsapp: 0413568901 – pls text first
Telegram : @mariahop63
Email: mariahopwood.global@gmail.com

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