8 Signs of a spiritual awakening

Is the Universe calling you to start your spiritual awakening?

If you are questioning reality and it’s making you feel like you’re going crazy, then you might be. This is good news! Feeling like you’re losing your mind doesn’t mean that you are. It means that you are experiencing life differently than most people. You may be seeing the truth while those around you are seeing something…..else. Not everyone is meant to go through a spiritual awakening. But if you think you are, then just know that you are being called for something greater.

Frontiers In Psychology defines a spiritual awakening as, “a subjective experience in which an individual’s ego transcends their ordinary, finite sense of self to encompass a wider, infinite sense of truth or reality.” https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.720579/full

Encompassing a wider, infinite sense of truth or reality? Sounds easy enough! (Insert eye roll). This is Earth shattering stuff and it’s not exactly something most people choose. However…..

You were chosen.

The awakening process isn’t about meditation, crystals, or yoga. Those are excellent tools to assist you, but the awakening itself is a bit more complex. We are talking about dismantling every aspect of your reality. Confusion, fear, and questioning your mental health are all a part of the process.

Thankfully, increasing numbers of people are going through spiritual awakenings every day. But with a little guidance, this process can be the most profound experience of your lifetime.

Here are some ways to know that you are being initiated into a spiritual awakening:

1. A major life event has you questioning everything

When something powerful happens to you, it forces you to start questioning things. A terminal medical diagnosis, a breakup, or losing a child can do this. Maybe you took too many magic mushrooms and saw the secrets of the universe. Perhaps you went through something so unbelievable that you haven’t shared it with anyone. Whatever the case may be, profound experiences are an invitation to start looking critically at your life. It’ll have you asking questions like:

“Why did this happen to me?”

“Is there something bigger going on here?”

“What is the point of all of this?”

“Is God even real?”

Everyone has wondered about these things at some point in their life. But the person that is awakening is not asking these questions hypothetically.

2. There are too many coincidences

Seeing the same sequence of numbers everywhere you go. Craving pizza one day at work and suddenly there’s a pizza in the break room. Constantly seeing a certain animal or insect around you or on your Instagram feed. Thinking of someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, and they magically call you the next day. Well I have news for you my friend.

There is no such thing as coincidences.

If you were to look up the meaning of the repeated numbers, you’ll most likely find a message that is specific to your situation. This applies to seeing the same animal or insect. Think of it as the Universe trying to tell you something. It takes a little research to figure out what the message is, but that’s half the fun! There are books, articles, and even Pinterest posts that can help you with this. Some people can receive messages very clearly, and others not so much. But for the most part, the Universe speaks to us through symbols that we have to decipher. Don’t worry about how good you are at decoding these messages. Just let your inner child have fun with it.

3.Intuition and psychic abilities develop

Many people believe that if you’re not born with the ability to speak to dead people, then you’re not psychic.

This is false.

We are all psychic. That’s right, YOU ARE PSYCHIC! Don’t believe me? Let’s just see how many incidences of intuitive events have occurred in your life:

Predicted something or correctly guessed a situation because of a gut instinct
Had a bad feeling about someone and you were right
Dreamt something that felt so real it was as if it were from another dimension
Predicted something in your dreams that came true
Heard your name, but nobody called you
Saw something in the corner of your eye, but nothing was there
You can feel tension in a room
Sometimes it feels like you’re being watched
Smelled things that aren’t there
Get deja vu often
You know what someone is thinking or feeling

Intuition is an innate ability that we are all born with, and it can help us in our everyday lives. The issue is that we were taught that these experiences are nothing more than a “coincidence”. If theoretical physicists believe in the existence of multiple dimensions, then why is it so hard to believe that you tap into them every once and a while?

4. You think you're going crazy

This is probably the most common sign of a spiritual awakening and it’s understandable. If you’re experiencing any of the events that are listed above, then how can you not feel like you’re losing your mind? This becomes confusing and a bit scary because it’s hard to know what to believe. The best way to handle this is to get an opinion from multiple credible sources. Books, spiritual teachers, psychologists, doctors, shamans, psychic mediums, and Reiki Master, just to name a few.

Yes, some of them are on the complete opposites ends of the spectrum. But if you want to know the full truth of what is happening to you, then it’s important to examine everything from all angles. Something as simple as a nutrient deficiency can cause serious changes in your mental state. This is all a part of the spiritual journey.

If your experience is leading you to a place of depression or homicidal/suicidal thoughts, then it’s imperative that you seek help immediately. Although there can be legitimate reasons for feeling such extremes, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that you may be experiencing a psychic attack. Again, don’t be alone in it. There are many people out there that genuinely want to help you. Never underestimate the power of a supportive friend or family member.

5. conspiracy theories start to make sense

The term conspiracy theorist has long been used as a derogatory term for those who question the mainstream narrative. This term is often used as a tool to quickly discredit anyone who has an alternative explanation for a major world event. The original term itself has been claimed to be invented by the CIA as a label for people who questioned John F. Kennedy’s assination.

Here are a few conspiracy theories that currently exist today:

Aliens and alien spacecraft
Sasquatch/bigfoot
9/11
Inner Earth
Adrenochrome
Satanism in Hollywood
Chemtrails
Illuminati
MK Ultra
Reptilians
Manufactured viruses and vaccines
Depopulation

If you believe in any conspiracy theory and haven’t shared your beliefs with anyone, then you may be under the impression that you are in the minority. But, if you dare to expose yourself and share your thoughts, you’ll be surprised by the number of people who believe in them too. Remember when we mentioned that a major life event will often precede a spiritual awakening? Many people have had real experiences with these so-called conspiracies and it changed their lives forever. As your psychic abilities develop over time (if you so choose to develop them), you will have a better way of discerning what is legitimate and what isn’t.

6. Relationships start to shift

Some relationships that you developed during the unawakened part of your life won’t be conducive moving forward. You’re like a butterfly that’s broken out of its chrysalis. Some caterpillars are going to want you to stay a caterpillar because it’s easier for them. But it’ll be uncomfortable pretending to be something that you’re not anymore. You want to spread your wings and fly! But you’ll have to accept the fact that some aren’t going to be supportive of that.

This doesn’t mean that the relationship has to end. If someone is important to you, be honest about your journey! Kindly explain to them what it is that doesn’t resonate with you anymore and give them the benefit of the doubt. It’s possible to maintain the relationship AND receive the support you need. This is the new you now, so they may as well get used to it. Besides, this can open up their minds about spirituality and personal growth for themselves as well. If the dynamic drifts apart, then honor it with respect. What is for you will come naturally.

7. Your self care routine improves

The deeper you ascend into your awakening journey, the more you’ll notice how sensitive you’ve become to things that aren’t meant for you.. You’ll become mindful about what goes into your body. Your cosmetic products may need to be more natural. The type of jewelry and even the colors of clothes that you wear could take a drastic turn. You’ll find yourself paying closer attention to the people you keep in your space. If you partied on the weekends, there’s a good chance it’s going to slow down.

This is because you are learning how to care for this new version of yourself. Empaths absorb energy, so it’s important to protect yourself with healthy boundaries. The most important takeaway is to listen to your intuition in every situation. If you aren’t sure if you should do something, just ask yourself and see how you feel. The first instinctual answer that pops up is usually the right one. Being consciously aware of your priorities while also listening to your gut will always guide you in the right direction.

8. you feel "at one with the universe"

Alas! We come to one of the biggest spiritual awakening symptoms: the feeling of oneness. The Universal Divine Law of Oneness states that everything seen and unseen is connected. We can take this a step further and say that everything (living and nonliving) also has a consciousness. Yes, even that chair you’re sitting in! How is this possible? This is derived from the belief that the entire universe was created by one single Source. This Source created the universe with the goal of experiencing itself through infinite channels of existence. Humans, rocks, trees, animals, bugs, aliens, fairies, deities, and ascended masters were all created for this purpose. Have you ever talked to an inanimate object? Your subconscious mind could be acknowledging that there is an energy that is receiving the words that you are giving. The same way we can know what our best friend is thinking is the same way we can know how that tree is feeling.

We are all connected.

We are also connected to the very Source that created us. Since we are connected to this Source of creation, we are able to tap into its creative ability.

This is the essence of manifestation.

So treat everyone and everything (living and nonliving) with love and respect. Afterall, that’s the YOUniverse you’re talking to.

Catherine Glassman, FNP

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