What is a Spiritual Awakening and What Causes It?

Have you ever felt a sudden shift in your consciousness that has led to a deeper awareness of yourself and the world around you?

That might be a spiritual awakening.

What is a Spiritual Awakening

A spiritual awakening is a process of personal growth and transformation that involves letting go of your ego and becoming more aware of reality. It might also be described as a shift in your consciousness that can lead to a much deeper awareness of the mind and a new worldview. 

What Causes a Spiritual Awakening?

For some, a spiritual awakening is brought about by a life-changing or traumatic event. For others it can a gradual and subtle shift. The experience is different for everyone though. Here are a list of common causes of a spiritual awakening:

• Traumatic event

• Life-changing experience

• Existential crisis

• Near-death experience

• Natural awakening

What Does it Involve?

Some characteristics of a spiritual awakening might include:

• Letting go of your ego: The ego is a collection of your thoughts, memories, and desires that people mistakenly believe to be their true reality. Not getting anywhere with your job search and think nobody wants to hire you? Then they won't. Your thoughts are limiting you. Let it go.

  
  

• Awareness of a new reality: You start to become more aware of who you truly are, the true meaning of life, and perhaps even your life's purpose.

  
  

• Shift in your worldview: You might begin to question reality, consumerism or people's intentions.

  
  

• Personal transformation: This can transform you on a personal level and completely shift your way of thinking.

  
  

• Connecting to a greater energy: A spiritual awakening can also involve being more aware that you are part of something greater for yourself, whether it be God, the universe or something else you resonate with.

How Long Does It Take and When Does it End?

It's different for everyone. Your journey towards your spiritual awakening is an ongoing process and can last months, years and even decades. Spiritual awakening doesn't really 'end' and is seen as part of your journey in life.

The point of your spiritual journey is to bring you closer to yourself so that you can trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice in order to guide you in the right direction. And remember, you are in control of your own destiny, so don't be afraid to explore different options and find what works best for you.

A note from the author:

I want this information to be as accurate as possible from various sources whilst speaking of my own experiences. This is only my understanding of this topic and should not always be taken literally. Please make up your own mind and decide for yourself on the validity of what is written.

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