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A spiritual awakening can forge new opportunities for deeper understanding and personal freedom. Through gaining new insights, it can also leave you feeling more connected, empowered, and calm.
However, this shift in perspective can also feel challenging, according to a blog in Psychology Today. It can cause us to question who we are and how we move through life.
Understanding Your Spiritual Awakening
At its core, a spiritual awakening involves an expanded state of consciousness where an individual has a profound change in perception. It can also involve a sense of interconnectedness, unity, and love.
The experience also may lead to a reevaluation of one’s identity, beliefs, values, and priorities, prompting individuals to seek a more authentic life. Awakening can also lead to greater self-awareness, help heal emotional wounds, and guide you toward a stronger sense of purpose.
However, coming back to yourself with fresh insights can also be difficult, Glamour explains. What may feel like a personal crisis or transformative experience is often an inner journey that leads to the knowledge of your purpose and connection to the universe. Uncovering deeper parts of yourself can lead to greater alignment and realizing your place in the world.
How to Navigate a Spiritual Awakening
While a spiritual awakening can be filled with ups and downs, there are proactive steps you can take. Discover tips on how to navigate this life-changing experience with ease.
Find Community
During a spiritual awakening, find a community of individuals who are on a similar path. Surrounding yourself with people who understand and support you can help you as you embark on your inner journey. If you’re looking for community, one great way is to check out local meet-ups.
Listen to Your Inner Voice
It’s important not to rely on others to tell you what to do during your spiritual journey. The purpose of a spiritual awakening is to move closer toward your authentic self. By trusting your inner voice, you can be guided in the right direction.
Find a Spiritual Therapist
If you’re going through an awakening, spiritual therapy can help, according to The Washington Post. A “spiritual awakening is simply a shift into a more expansive state of awareness,” Steve Taylor, a professor of psychology at Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom, tells The Washington Post.
He says many people are undergoing this shift, though it can be confusing to adapt to a completely new vision of life. Taylor says that it’s helpful for clients to know they are undergoing a natural process and not going crazy. “Once a person understands and accepts themselves, their spirituality will take care of itself,” Taylor explains.
By embracing your journey and listening inward, you can gain greater clarity and purpose. On the other side of the path lies the most authentic version of yourself.
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