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Spiritual Awakened

What is it?

By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual WarriorPublished 4 months ago 3 min read

What Does Spiritual Awakening Mean?

Spiritual awakening refers to the process of becoming aware of one’s own spiritual nature and existence beyond the physical realm. It involves a profound shift in consciousness, leading to a greater understanding of oneself, others, and the universe. When a person goes through a spiritual awakening, they experience a deep inner transformation, often accompanied by a heightened sense of connection to the divine or higher power.

Experiencing Spiritual Awakening

Experiencing a spiritual awakening can be a deeply personal and transformative journey. While everyone’s experience is unique, there are common practices that can help facilitate the awakening process:

  1. Self-reflection and introspection
  2. Meditation and mindfulness
  3. Exploration of spiritual teachings and philosophies
  4. Connecting with nature
  5. Cultivating gratitude and compassion

What happens when you go through a spiritual awakening?

Going through a spiritual awakening can bring about various changes in an individual’s life. It can lead to a shift in values, beliefs, and perspectives. Some common experiences include heightened intuition, increased empathy, a deeper connection to nature, and a stronger sense of purpose in life.

What are the 5 stages of spiritual awakening?

The process of spiritual awakening varies for each individual, but there are generally recognized stages that one may go through. These stages include:

  1. Awakening: The initial awareness of a higher spiritual reality.
  2. Disillusionment: Questioning previously held beliefs and seeking deeper understanding.
  3. Insight: Gaining profound insights and experiencing a deeper connection to spirituality.
  4. Integration: Integrating spiritual experiences into everyday life and finding a balance.
  5. Transcendence: Transcending the ego and experiencing a sense of oneness with the universe.

What are the characteristics of a spiritually awakened person?

A spiritually awakened person may exhibit the following characteristics:

  1. Presence and mindfulness in daily life
  2. Compassion and empathy towards others
  3. Awareness of interconnectedness and unity
  4. Embracing uncertainty and change
  5. Living in alignment with one’s authentic self

What are the 4 stages of the spiritual awakening?

The spiritual awakening process can also be divided into four stages:

  1. Awakening: Becoming aware of the existence of a spiritual reality beyond the material world.
  2. Purification: Letting go of old patterns, beliefs, and attachments that no longer serve the highest good.
  3. Expansion: Expanding consciousness, connecting with higher realms, and experiencing spiritual insights.
  4. Integration: Integrating the spiritual experiences into daily life and embodying the awakened state.

Becoming awakened spiritually is different than being “woke” as is used in today’s vernacular. It is a powerful experience usually resulting in a profound recognition of who you are and what we are as energy and how we truly relate to the divine aspects of the Universe. It is can be triggered by many things from a near death experience, the loss of a loved one, a serious illness, the list goes on. But it is very real. It is not the same as what political parties try to use as a divisive tactic.

That said, the awakening can bring about such tremendous changes that at times in the baby step part of your journey, your spiritual ego can easily be triggered into thinking what you are experiencing is “special” and that you have special gifts. Your ego, unless you learn to recognize when it is misguiding you can lead you to believe you are here for a special purpose, that you are a special being with divine given gifts.

As stated in 1Corinthians 3:6-9

I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

We are not here to change anyone, we are only here to lead by example, plant seeds and let the spirit/divine/God do his job.

Planting seeds can be arduous and painful work. To plant a seed, we must break open the skin of the earth causing the ground to feel pain as well as the energy we exude through sowing the seed. But it must always be done with love and understanding that the process can be uncomfortable.

Ultimately. don’t misinterpret your own importance. None of us are special in that regard. We are on our own journeys.

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About the Creator

Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior

Thank you for reading my work. Feel free to contact me with your thoughts or if you want to chat. [email protected]

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