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By Eric Rees Awakened Sanctuary Founder

Namaste Awakened Family!

If you have found this article, it is a call from your higher self, your higher self wants you to know it’s time to wake up. It’s time to begin the process of going through your spiritual awakening. Your higher self wants you to expand your consciousness, to self-realize, and begin living authentically, with passion and purpose, to fulfil your purpose. You are about to embark on a deeply magical journey of deep self-discovery, radically shifting your consciousness, and connecting you with the universe. You will feel a deep connection to the universe as you feel consciousness flow through and within you.

Going through your spiritual awakening will be one of the most incredibly magical, rewarding and transformative things you will experience in your lifetime. It will create a radical shift in your consciousness, dramatically shift your perspectives, as you begin down a path of spiritual enlightenment. and ultimately create a sense of interconnectedness with the universe. A spiritual awakening is a stepping stone to the path of enlightenment. It is a deep inward journey of self-discovery, which will perpetuate a radical shift in your consciousness for the greater good.

Becoming a Better You

You will find acceptance, finding acceptance of yourself and all that is you on this planet. Beginning to live authentically, unrestricted, and unlimited as the real you emerges. In finding acceptance of yourself, you will find acceptance of others. Living with empathy and compassion. As you find acceptance, you will gain self-awareness, for how you and your actions create ripple effects in space and time. You will begin to live with passion and purpose, living to serve the greater good, in whatever adventure or capacity that may be.

In going through your spiritual awakening, you will develop a deep interconnectedness with the universe, as you feel consciousness flow within you and through you, as you take each and every breath. You will realize that reality and self are an illusion, and that there is only the self. And once you realize there is only the self, you can begin to walk the path of enlightenment.

Everyone will go through their spiritual awakening at the right time, in fact the perfect time. As is if perfectly designed by the universe. Every person on the planet possesses their own consciousness, which creates their experience and attaches meaning to that experience, so spiritual awakenings will be unique to each individual. No spiritual awakening will be the same, although there may be some similarities.

Spiritual awakenings take place in many various forms, at many different stages of an individual’s life. Some experience their spiritual awakening early on in their life, whilst others experience their spiritual awakening later on in their life. It will always happen however at the perfect time. Your higher self will always lead you in the right direction, and when it’s time to wake up, to begin your spiritual awakening, you will begin to see clues all around you. You may be drawn to things which are more spiritual in nature. You may begin to feel as though there is more to life or your existence than what is currently present in your current reality. Or perhaps you may yearn for something more out of life. And out of this disconnect with reality, you will find yourself connected with the universe, by awakening your consciousness.

So what are some things you can do to help begin or facilitate your spiritual awakening?

Start Meditation

Meditation has been around for thousands of years, practiced in the monasteries of Buddhist monks, as well as many other cultures in many various forms. Meditation forms one of the key practices in spiritual practices because it creates the space necessary for conscious development and spiritual growth. Through meditation one can overcome the obstacles of the mind and bring the mind to a place of balance and coherence. Once a mind has developed balance ands coherence, one can become exploring the depths of the self to dissolve the ego and attain awareness.

Practice Yoga

Yoga is also an ancient practice which has been around for the thousands of years. The goal of yoga is to achieve inner peace, through mind body and spirit. Yoga deepens the connection between mind and body through breath, which is fundamental to life. Our breath is life, and learning how to deepen the connection between your mind and body through breath helps to deepen your spiritual connection. Practicing yoga also has numerous other spiritual benefits such as creating balance, cultivating awareness, creating acceptance, improving mental and physical health. Practicing yoga is an amazing way to begin tapping into your spiritual side.

Introspection

The next thing you can begin doing to further your spiritual development is introspection. Introspection is a deep journey of self-reflection, where one finds acceptance of themselves and all that they. Not only does introspection help in finding acceptance of oneself, but it helps to find acceptance of others, in seeing oneself in others. This cultivates understanding, empathy, compassion, towards others. Through finding acceptance, introspection leads to awareness, awareness of the self. Through understanding awareness of the self, one may begin to see the path to enlightenment.

Spend More Time in Nature

Spending time in nature is not just good for our souls, but it actually has a significant impact on spiritual development. We are part of nature, which nature is part of this planet, which is part of the universe. Everything is connected as one. While fundamental to our sustainable life as they are, cities tend to block the free flow of energy. Spending time in nature enables us to unblock the flow of energy, connect to mother nature, and allows the energy to flow freely. You are connected to mother nature, and mother nature is connected to the universe. Spending time in nature is a perfect way to begin or facilitate a spiritual awakening because you are shut off from your busy life. Where you can find peace, tranquillity and stillness to begin exploring the depths of your inner self.

Attend a Retreat

Some retreats like ours are dedicated to helping people go through and experience their spiritual awakening, as our retreats essentially provide the platform for a spiritual awakening to take place. Spiritual awakenings can also begin to take place on a multitude of other retreats, as you may enter a retreat as you currently know yourself and come out of a retreat with a calling or yearning to go follow a more spiritual path. Retreats are a great way to facilitate a spiritual awakening as they provide a safe space away from busy life, to be able to explore your inner-self and find new meaning to life.

These are just a few of the ways you can begin to facilitate your spiritual awakening if you are in a place where you know there is something more to life. Where you are seeing clues all around you, little messages left by your higher self to begin your spiritual awakening. Your higher self wants you to know it’s time to begin your spiritual awakening. It’s time to expand your consciousness, to self-realize, and begin living authentically, with passion and purpose, to fulfil your purpose.

I hope you enjoyed this article on Your Spirit is Ready to Awaken and found it helpful to your spiritual journey!

And more importantly we hope it helps you on your journey of spiritual enlightenment. If you would like to join us on one of our incredibly amazing Spiritual Awakening Retreats check out our Spiritual Awakening Retreat page for more info! Or check out our Upcoming Retreats Page to book your spot on our next Spiritual Awakening Retreats! Check out our products page for our incredible spiritual products such as our courses, journals, planners and guides. Join our tribe and community on your favorite social media channels to keep up to date with us! And make sure you subscribe to our tribe on our website to receive an incredibly amazing abundance activation meditation, join our private social media groups, and receive exclusive content from time to time! Thank you so much again!

Lots of Love, Peace and Light!

And Many Blessings to You!

Love the Awakened Sanctuary Team

Namaste!

© Copyright 17 November 2023 Eric Rees, Awakened Sanctuary

By Eric Rees Awakened Sanctuary Founder

Namaste Awakened Family!

So you’re about to go through a spiritual awakening or begin down your path of spiritual enlightenment and you want to know what a spiritual awakening looks like. In this next article we’re going to cover what the stages of a spiritual awakening looks like. This may help you get an idea about what’s to come, or gain some clarity if you’re currently going through a spiritual awakening on what you may be experiencing.

Each and every person on the planet possesses their own consciousness which both creates their experience and creates meaning in that experience, so each and every person’s spiritual awakening will differ from person to person. People may experience similar things, but every person will have their own experience with their spiritual awakening. So your spiritual awakening could potentially look like a lot of other spiritually enlightened people, or it could look completely different. But the same principles we outlined earlier will form the fundamental basis for your spiritual enlightenment. The search for knowledge, insight and awareness will form the fundamental basis for your spiritual development, growth and progress.

As your consciousness awakens and expands, you will form or adopt similar beliefs and viewpoints about your spiritual existence as those who are already on a path of spiritual enlightenment. It’s almost as if consciousness follows a universal pattern of spiritual enlightenment for each individual, where each person will spiritually arrive at the same or similar places, it’s only the meaning their consciousness attaches to their experience which will differ from person to person.

One Of The First Stages Of A Spiritual Awakening – A Conscious Shift

As a person discovers spirituality, their consciousness is ready for the process of conscious evolution or to be consciously awakened through a path of spiritual enlightenment. They may discover meditation, or may discover spiritual gurus who may have answers to questions they have been internally seeking answers to.  It could be they go through a significant life event, or perhaps a traumatic event. Another reason could also be that their consciousness has progressed and evolved through a number of life cycles and has arrived at the point of a conscious or spiritual awakening. This creates the first conscious shift in a person’s consciousness which may create a deep internal desire, calling or need to begin down a path of spiritual enlightenment.

As a person going through a spiritual awakening learns more about spirituality, feeding their consciousness with more and more information on spirituality and spiritual enlightenment, their consciousness will awaken and expand. A person on a spiritual path may begin to do more things which are spiritual in nature such as meditation, yoga, breath work, spending time in nature, learning about signs and synchronicities, and following their intuition more and more, their consciousness and awareness of self begins to expand. They gain awareness of their inner being or higher self. As they begin to gain more awareness and insight, they begin to gain awareness and understanding of the nature of the universe, as well as an understanding of their place in the universe. They will begin to gain more awareness of their thoughts and feelings and how their thoughts and feelings create both their experience and create meaning in their experience. As their consciousness grows and expands they gain awareness of their actions and how their actions have processional effects or ripple effects which will not only impact them, but impact the universe, the planet and people around them. They begin to become more consciously aware beings. This becomes one of the first stages of a spiritual awakening.

Becoming Consciously Aware

Once on a path of spiritual enlightenment a person becomes more and more conscious or aware of everything. They become more consciously aware of everything in their experience. A person going through a spiritual awakening will become more conscious of their internal thoughts and how their thoughts and beliefs create their reality. As they awaken more they become more conscious of their feelings, and how their feelings are their vibrational energy signature which they receive vibrational reflections matching their vibrational frequency, thereby shaping their experience.

A person on a spiritual path will become more conscious of their choices, decisions and actions. As their awareness grows and expands, they begin to develop insight and awareness of self and the processional effects, ripple effects and impacts their choices, decisions and actions have on the universe, the planet and people around them. They will become more conscious of their health, eating cleaner, exercising or working out. As their awareness grows they become more conscious of the things they do and how they impact the universe, the planet or people around them. They become more conscious of their environment and the planet. Spiritual beings also become more conscious of the well-being of those closest to them as well as the well-being of human kind. As their consciousness grows and expands they begin to go on a deep inward journey of self-reflection and self-discovery. Becoming consciously aware becomes one of the next stages of a spiritual awakening.

A Journey of Deep Internal Self-Reflection and Discovery – Finding Acceptance

Finding acceptance is one of the next stages of a spiritual awakening. A spiritual awakening is an inward journey, which creates an outward expansion. A person going through a spiritual awakening will experience internal shifts as their internal existence begins to change through the expansion of their conscious awareness. A person on a spiritual awakening will begin a journey of deep internal self-reflection, which is a process of incredible transformation. They will find acceptance of their self, accepting themselves as who they truly are. As a person finds self-acceptance, they no longer have the need to live by others beliefs or expectations, but rather begin living as an authentic being true to their authentic selves. They not only gain the acceptance of self but love for self as well. Learning and growing to love and appreciate who they are, for the incredibly unique and special person they are. Their focus becomes about themselves and their journey, what they do and living for their purpose making the world a better place, as opposed to being constantly focused on what other people are doing. They no longer have the need to live by societal constructs, and start being drawn more to things they are truly passionate about.

As a person on a spiritual path travels deeper inward within their consciousness they find acceptance of past events, and are able to let events go which may be negatively impacting them today and are no longer serving them. They learn to appreciate the obstacles and challenges which they faced in life, which made them the person they are today. A person on a spiritual quest is also able to find acceptance of present circumstances, with an understanding of how their past thoughts, feelings, decisions and actions lead them to this very moment. Rather than harboring negative emotions, they are able to find peace an acceptance in knowing they learnt and grew though past events, which they are a stronger being today as a result of the difficult things they had to experience in life. As their self-awareness grows and expands, they are able to let go of bad habits which negatively impact their wellbeing, or hinders their conscious progress in spiritual enlightenment and in fulfilling their purpose. They will begin to develop intrinsic goals of following a path of spiritual enlightenment. As they journey inward they discover a universe within themselves, which they did not know existed. They will begin to develop an insatiable thirst for knowledge and understanding in things related to spirituality and spiritual enlightenment.

As a person on a spiritual awakening finds acceptance of themself, they will find acceptance of others, of all cultures, races and religions. Developing a deep empathetic nature and attitude towards others. Rather than placing judgement, they will begin to be able to place themselves in another’s position in order to understand their circumstances. Seeking to help them wherever they can. Its a deeply profound and radical shift. Finding acceptance of oneself and of others becomes on of the next stages of a spiritual awakening.

The Search for Understanding and Meaning

Once on a path of spiritual enlightenment, one of the next stages of a spiritual awakening is a person will begin to search for understanding and meaning. They may begin to question everything, their old way of life, their old belief systems, their current life, and the way in which the world functions, as they begin integrating new beliefs and belief systems driven by their spiritual awakening, consciousness, higher self or higher purpose. As their awareness and consciousness grows and expands, they will begin to make conscious shifts by adopting new beliefs and a new outlook on life, the universe, as well as their place in the universe. They become scholars of spirituality, absorbing information from an abundance of resources, but in an intrinsic and passionate way.

As their consciousness grows and expands they find a need to find understanding and meaning to their new inner existence and being. They begin on a path of deep self-discovery, questioning everything. As they question everything, and fill their consciousness with more information, they gain knowledge, insight, awareness and information which helps their consciousness grow and expand, creating a unified state of being. Thus unifying their higher self or eternal self with their physical being, creating a spiritual being. They develop not only a thirst for knowledge, but a deep intrinsic desire for conscious and spiritual development and enlightenment.

Develop a Meaningful Connection to the universe

A person going through a spiritual awakening will begin to develop a deep and meaningful connection with the universe, developing an understanding for the interconnectedness of all things in the universe, and how everything in the universe is intricately linked. They will also develop a connection with the greater consciousness network. As their consciousness grows and their connection to the universe grows, they will begin to feel the energy they possess within themselves, as well as the energy flowing and radiating from the universe. They will begin to feel the universe living, existing and flowing through them, as though they are part of a tapestry of life, being woven by consciousness. As a person becomes more spiritually enlightened, they develop a deep appreciation for all the miracles and wonders of life and universe. Developing a deep and meaningful connection with the universe becomes one of the next stages of a spiritual awakening.

Finding their Purpose

Each and every one of us all has a special and unique purpose on the planet, something we were meant to do. Some call it destiny and some call it their true purpose. Our purposes on the planet will differ from person to person, but for each person fulfilling their purpose will be to make a positive impact in helping people in some way shape or form, whether its one or two people or thousands, in a deeply and intrinsically passionate way. It’s something which will both inspire you and create incredible drive to achieve what you want. We all have a feeling or inner knowledge we were meant to do something, that feels like its woven into your life plan.

One of the purposes of spiritual enlightenment is to raise the greater consciousness network, thereby creating a better future, world and environment for everyone experience. You could call it a peaceful utopia, where everyone exists for the betterment of each other as well as the planet. This is done by people becoming spiritually enlightened, fulfilling their true purposes, and helping others on their paths of spiritual enlightenment. As a person going through a spiritual awakening journeys further into spiritual enlightenment, they find will find a deep calling, being drawn to their higher purpose, or their true purpose, and will begin to do things which are more aligned with their passions than things which are more society driven. A person may be a pilot, but their true passion is spiritual enlightenment, or perhaps meditation or yoga, so they may decide to pursue their passions more actively and teach yoga or meditation, focusing on making their intrinsic goals come to fruition as opposed to spending another 10 or 20 years working as a pilot.

Seeing the Bigger Picture

As a person going through a spiritual awakening integrates the conscious awakening into their being, and focuses more and more spirituality, they begin to develop insight, awareness and wisdom. A spiritually enlightened person will beign to see the bigger picture, seeing things for as they are. They are able to begin analyzing all the information available to them, and decide on the best possible course of action, which would result in the best possible outcome without effecting anyone else’s experience or existence in a negative or harmful way. A spiritually enlightened person will develop the ability to view things objectively rather than viewing things with a clouded judgement, clouded by circumstances or emotions. They are able to make decisions from a place of insight, wisdom and awareness, rather than a place of fear, or being caught up in situations or events. This helps them to make decisions which would yield the best possible outcome for them as well as everyone involved.

If you’ve ever spoken to a spiritually enlightened person, once of the first things you’ll notice is their ability to provide an objective view on any situation, considering all available information as well as every possible angle. They have a deep inner wisdom and immense conscious awareness, which they draw upon to make conscious decisions.

Actualizing the Self

One of the purposes of spiritual enlightenment is to give selflessly without wanting or needing anything in return. When a person becomes spiritually enlightened they develop a conscious awareness for the well-being of all people, all creatures and animals, nature and the planet. They find purpose and deep inspiration from being able to help others as well as make a positive impact on the planet, contributing to the expanse of the greater consciousness network. This becomes one of the pinnacles of spiritual enlightenment, where a spiritually enlightened person develops a purpose to serve and help others without wanting or needing anything in return. This becomes the actualization of a spiritual awakening.

Understanding there is no Finite Ending Point

A journey of spiritual enlightenment is a journey which has no finite ending point, there will always be more conscious expansion or evolution which can take place. But it is an incredible journey which will change your life in the most amazing and incredible ways. It is one of the most life transformative and rewarding paths you can take. You will discover a universe within yourself which you did not know existed.

Thank you so much for spending some time with us at the Awakened Sacntuary! We hope you enjoyed this article on Unveiling the Essence of a Spiritual Awakening: A Journey Within, and found it helpful to your spiritual journey!

And more importantly we hope it helps you on your journey of spiritual enlightenment. If you would like to join us on one of our incredibly amazing Spiritual Awakening Retreats check out our Spiritual Awakening Retreat page for more info! Or check out our Upcoming Retreats Page to book your spot on our next Spiritual Awakening Retreats! Check out our products page for our incredible spiritual products such as our courses, journals, planners and guides. Join our tribe and community on your favorite social media channels to keep up to date with us! And make sure you subscribe to our tribe on our website to receive an incredibly amazing abundance activation meditation, join our private social media groups, and receive exclusive content from time to time! Thank you so much again!

Lots of Love, Peace and Light!

And Many Blessings to You!

Love the Awakened Sanctuary Team

Namaste!

© Copyright 17 November 2023 Eric Rees, Awakened Sanctuary

By Eric Rees Awakened Sanctuary Founder

Namaste Awakened Family!

Spiritual Enlightenment is an inward journey of deep self-discovery and enlightenment. It’s an evolution of your consciousness and your conscious being. It is a journey that has no destination, one that has no finite ending point, but as your consciousness grows, expands, evolves and awakens, you awaken to a purpose, you awaken to an enlightened and elevated state of conscious being. You awaken with a deep understanding of your conscious being, and you awaken with a deep and meaningful connection to the universe.

Consciousness Creates Both Experience and Meaning

Each and every person on the planet possesses a consciousness, we are conscious beings, and we are mind, body, heart and spirit. It is our consciousness that creates both experience and creates meaning to life. As we are conscious beings we are aware of both our internal and external existence. But not everyone has awakened their consciousness or from a conscious and spiritual perspective, actualized the full potential of their consciousness.

As conscious is a person’s awareness or perception of something, being conscious is the overarching awareness or perception of something, which includes the awareness of ones thoughts, choices, decisions, actions, and the processional effects, ripple effects and impacts those thoughts, choices, decisions and actions will have on their external existence, the universe, the planet and people around them. To be conscious of something whether it’s your thoughts, actions, an event or experience, or the knowledge and awareness of somethings existence, means to be aware of all the intricacies, impacts, and processional effects or ripple effects each and every interaction or response would have. When you combine these two principals you form the basis or foundation for which spiritual enlightenment is built upon. These principals aren’t only found in new age spirituality, but are also deeply rooted in most traditional religions.

One Becomes Enlightened Through the Development of Awareness

In Buddhist traditions, the Pali Canon accounts the basic formula of enlightenment via the observance of the rules of morality, contemplative concentration, knowledge and liberation, achieved by practicing deeply spiritual traditions such as meditation.

According to Tibetan tradition Buddha identified two important qualities that arise through meditation:

• Pali: Smatha which in Buddhist traditions refers to tranquility or calmness of the mind. Which meditation balances, creates coherence or unifies the mind, as well as concentrates the mind.
• Vipassana which in Buddhist traditions refers to insight which enables one to see things as they are, see bigger picture, analyze all the variables and determine the best course of action.

Through meditation one is able to overcome the obstacles of the mind, and bring the mind to a place of balance and coherence or known in Buddhist traditions as Samadhi. This supports the progression or development of Vipassana or insight, awareness and wisdom or Prajñā, which is the ability to see clearly or known in Buddhist traditions as vi-Passana. When this happens, one develops emotional detachment or dispassion, commonly known in Buddhist traditions as Viraga, for all events which includes all negative qualities, habits or hindrances, and lets them go. One becomes enlightened through the letting go or release of negative qualities, habits, cravings and hindrances, through the development of insight or awareness through introspection, reflection, and meditation.

This is just one overview of the beliefs and traditions of one ancient religion which has been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. But these fundamental principles can also be found in a number of other religions. The search for knowledge, wisdom, insight and awareness remains the basic foundations of spirituality, spiritual awakenings and spiritual enlightenment.

Spiritual Enlightenment – The Search for Knowledge, Insight and Awareness

In new age spirituality, the basic principles of conscious and spiritual enlightenment remain the same, where the search for knowledge, insight and awareness form the foundations of the conscious and spiritual evolution. In new age spirituality the focus is placed on one’s own consciousness and their experience. Focus is also placed on the evolution or progression of consciousness, or the enlightenment of self which becomes an intrinsic goal. So in a sense new age spirituality allows for much more freedom than traditional religions. In new age spirituality, what’s commonly known as a spiritual awakening provides the platform for which spiritual enlightenment can be attained.

We are all Conscious Beings

Even though each and every single person is a conscious being, are conscious of their internal and external existence, they may not have awakened their consciousness. Their consciousness lays dormant, while they go through life either on autopilot or living for self-fulfilling reasons, with little to no regard for any processional effects or ripple effects their choices, decisions and actions have on the universe, the planet and people around them. Their consciousness still lays dormant waiting to be awakened. Some people may never go through a conscious awakening for a multitude of reasons, it could be because they are not ready in this life to become a spiritually enlightened being. They may be in an earlier life cycle, where their consciousness is still only beginning to develop and go through an evolution which will take place over the course of their next few life cycles. It could be perhaps because they have not discovered a path of spiritual enlightenment. It could be because they are stuck in the mundanity of life and habitual patterns, or living life following the predetermined societal constructs the majority of the human race follows. There are a multitude of reasons why a person may not go through a spiritual awakening in their lifetime.

A Spiritual Awakening

As we are spiritual beings, we are more than just mind, body and heart. We all have a spirit, or a higher-self, and it is our consciousness that creates spirit or our higher-selves. There are ways to improve one’s mind or knowledge through reading, learning or experiencing new things. There are ways to improve one’s body through things like eating healthy, drinking water, and doing things like yoga, exercise, or activities which are physical in nature. There are ways to improve one’s heart, by being able to love and be loved, and by being surrounded by loving people who are supportive of us. There are also ways to improve one’s spirit, or progress to higher levels of consciousness, which is done through a spiritual awakening.  

A spiritual awakening involves the progression and evolution of the spirit or consciousness, which is done through gaining insight and awareness. As a person becomes more and more consciously aware of their internal existence, their external existence, aware of their thoughts and feelings, and aware of the processional effects or ripple effects their actions have on the universe, the planet and people around them, they begin to awaken their consciousness. They begin to experience what is commonly known as a spiritual awakening. Even though by definition we are conscious beings which means to be awake, our consciousness has not awakened, evolved or progressed to the point of spiritual enlightenment. It’s through development of conscious awareness you become a spiritually enlightened being.

You’re Ready for a Path of Spiritual Enlightenment

Chances are good that as you’re reading this article you are ready to go through a spiritual awakening and begin a path of spiritual enlightenment. As your consciousness led you to a point in time where you found this article. The universe unfolded space and time to lead you here which you or your consciousness desires more information on a spiritual awakening or spiritual enlightenment. Which means your consciousness is ready to begin awakening and expanding. There are thousands of thoughts you could have had, but you had a thought or question which lead you to find this article. There are thousands of things you could have searched, but your search query lead you to find this article. And there is an abundance of information available on spirituality, yet something inside you guided you to choose this article. It’s your consciousness which is ready to begin awakening and expanding. You’re ready to go through a spiritual awakening, or begin down a path of spiritual enlightenment.

A spiritual awakening is an incredible journey, one that has no finite end, but it a journey filled with incredible discoveries of both one’s self and their place in the universe. It’s a journey filled with an abundance of insight, knowledge and wisdom. A spiritual awakening is a journey of self-acceptance and appreciation for one’s self, others around them, the collective consciousness and the universe in which we exist. It’s a journey filled with lots of highs, lows and everything in between, but for every low there is a deep appreciation for the wisdom gained from each and every experience. A spiritual awakening is a magical journey filled with magic, wonders and mystery. If you choose to go on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, it will change your life forever, in the most amazing and magical ways!

Thank you so much for spending some time with us at the Awakened Sanctuary! We hope you enjoyed this article on Spiritual Enlightenment The Search for Knowledge, Insight and Awareness!

And more importantly we hope it helps you on your journey of spiritual enlightenment. If you would like to join us on one of our incredibly amazing Spiritual Awakening Retreats check out our Spiritual Awakening Retreat page for more info! Or check out our Upcoming Retreats Page to book your spot on our next Spiritual Awakening Retreats! Check out our products page for our incredible spiritual products such as our courses, journals, planners and guides. Join our tribe and community on your favorite social media channels to keep up to date with us! And make sure you subscribe to our tribe on our website to receive an incredibly amazing abundance activation meditation, join our private social media groups, and receive exclusive content from time to time! Thank you so much again!

Lots of Love, Peace and Light!

And Many Blessings to You!

Love the Awakened Sanctuary Team

Namaste!

© Copyright 17 November 2023 Eric Rees, Awakened Sanctuary

By Eric Rees Awakened Sanctuary Founder

Namaste Awakened Family!

A spiritual awakening is one of the most profound, transformative and magical things you can go through and experience. And in the vast human experience, a spiritual awakening holds a profound and enigmatic place. An awakening is a deep journey that transcends the physical realm, delving into the depths of one’s being, which results in a shift of consciousness, perspective and a profound sense of connection with the universe. It opens your mind to a whole new reality and universe which you had not known existed. It’s as if you suddenly wake up in a whole new reality.

What exactly is a spiritual awakening?

It’s a profound inner realization and transformation that occurs which transcends the boundaries of the self. Opening the doors to a deeper understanding of the nature of reality, the universe, existence, one’s purpose, and the interconnectedness of all life. A spiritual awakening is an extremely personal, and unique experience that can manifest in various forms and at different stages in one’s life. In other words, no one’s spiritual awakening will look or feel the same. Although people may experience similarities in their spiritual awakening to others.

At its core, the foundation a spiritual awakening often involves a heightened sense of awareness and a shift in consciousness. Where one becomes aware of their thoughts, actions and behaviors and how they affect others and the planet. A shift in consciousness occurs dissolving the ego, where before everything was for the self, and once a spiritual awakening has occurred everything is selfless, for the betterment of everyone as well as the planet.

We are conscious beings, and our realities are experienced through a conscious state, we are aware of our surroundings, thanks to the stimuli we receive via our senses, and the transference of signals in our brains, which decodes the information and sends the information to other areas of our brains, which enables us to utilize conscious thought to think about and analyze a situation before acting or reacting to our surroundings. We are the only species on the planet to have evolved conscious thought. Every other animal on the planet lives primarily through instinct.

The term conscious means to be aware of somethings existence. So, as we are conscious beings, we are aware of our existence in relation to our realities, the universe or life, and the space around us. We can consciously choose to make decisions and take certain actions, whilst understanding the consequences. This is the nature of our realities, which are consciously thought out.

Even though everyone may be a conscious being, not everyone is consciously awakened, which is where a spiritual awakening stems from. Generally, humans go through their lives living by and serving the ego, living only for themselves, meaning their actions and behavior’s are intended to benefit only themselves. Once a spiritual awakening occurs and the ego dissolves people become selfless. They analyze situations and carefully consider all possible consequences of their potential actions, taking only actions which would result in the betterment of others and the planet. It’s a radical and profound transformation that occurs deep within the depths of the self which becomes selfless.

How Do You Go Through a Spiritual Awakening?

A spiritual awakening can be triggered by a variety of catalysts – a profound connection with nature and the universe, meditation, deep introspection, intense emotional experiences, a life-altering event, deep studies in Buddhism or other religions. An awakening can lead to a realization that there’s more to life than the material world, prompting a quest for meaning and a thirst for spiritual fulfilment.

One of the hallmark characteristics of a spiritual awakening is a sense of interconnectedness. A deep feeling of being one with the universe. This interconnectedness goes beyond the superficial, it’s a deep understanding that all beings, nature, and the universe are intricately linked. It’s a realization that the division between “self” and “other” is an illusion, that the “self” and “other” is one, and that every thought and action reverberates throughout the interconnected web of existence.

In the process of a spiritual awakening, individuals often experience a dissolution of ego – a shift from a self-centered perspective to a more compassionate, empathetic and inclusive view of the world. Going from living to serve the self to living to serve everyone else. Considering not only their feelings but seeking to understand the feelings of others. Finding a deep acceptance of themselves as well as others enabling them to accept people of all walks of life. Shedding of the ego can lead to a greater sense of empathy, understanding, and love for oneself and others. It fosters a sense of oneness with the universe, leading to a deep sense of peace and harmony.

The journey of a spiritual awakening may not always be smooth and can be a highly complex process to experience, especially as one integrates their new understanding of the universe with reality and everyday life. It can be tumultuous, filled with intense emotional upheavals, feelings of being lost, moments of confusion, and a revaluation of one’s core beliefs and values. Many individuals find themselves questioning their purpose, and their place in the world during this radical transformative phase. Individuals may question life itself and begin to question the nature of reality.

How Does it Feel to Go Through a Spiritual Awakening?

However, despite the challenges, a spiritual awakening often brings a sense of liberation and freedom. It frees individuals from the constraints of societal norms and conditioned thinking, encouraging them to explore their inner truths and live authentically. It’s a journey of deep self-discovery, leading to a heightened sense of purpose and fulfilment. Individuals may discover new purposes, or may be drawn to fulfil purposes which are for the betterment of others and the planet.

It’s important to note that a spiritual awakening is a highly personal and unique experience, there’s no universal roadmap or checklist. Each person’s journey is unique, shaped by their own experiences, beliefs, and understanding. Some may experience sudden, dramatic shifts, while others may undergo a gradual, subtle transformation.

The beauty of a spiritual awakening lies in its invitation to explore the vast expanses of consciousness and the mysteries of existence. It’s a journey that encourages individuals to delve into the depths of consciousness, deep into their souls and embrace the interconnectedness of all that is the universe, ultimately leading to a more profound, fulfilling existence.

In essence, a spiritual awakening is a journey of self-realization, an exploration of the deepest aspects of our being, and a realization of the profound interconnectedness of all life. It’s a call to embrace the fullness of existence, to seek meaning beyond the mundane, and to live in harmony with the self and the world. A spiritual awakening is a stepping stone to the path of enlightenment.

I hope you enjoyed this article on Unveiling the Essence of a Spiritual Awakening: A Journey Within, and found it helpful to your spiritual journey!

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