Embracing All Aspects of a Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual awakenings are often talked about as exhilarating, enlightening, and freeing - offering profound insights and growth. While that can be true, they can also leave you feeling uncertain and distressed.

What is a Spiritual Awakening?

Spiritual awakenings, sometimes referred to as dark nights of the soul, are intense periods of emotional, internal, and external turmoil. They can come with questioning your reality and often bring mood swings, heightened sensitivity, and overwhelming emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.

As Carl Jung famously said, "One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious" This speaks to the deep, sometimes painful introspection that accompanies awakenings - facing your shadow side in order to grow.

You might find yourself grappling with existential confusion, questioning the meaning of life, spirituality, faith, and trust in your path. Feelings of disconnection and emptiness may creep in, leaving you uncertain of who you are.

Physical and mental challenges also show up. Fatigue is common. insomnia often sets in, as the influx of energetic "downloads" come through, you might feel worm our trying to make sense of it all. The body can react to these energetic shifts with aches, digestive issues, and general discomfort . Staying hydrated, spending time in water, resting, or taking baths (epsom salts and your favourite essential oil too) can help move the energy around and ease these physical symptoms.

Navigating Emotional Turmoil

Anxiety and fear are frequent companions during spiritual awakenings. It's like the manual you subconsciously followed to get you through your life gets torn up right in front of you. Your past beliefs and identities are challenged as you receive or wait to receive new spiritual insights, leaving you disorientated and unsure of what's next.

This process can strain relationships too. You might feel misunderstood or alienated, particularity if friends and family don't understand what's happening - or if you don't fully understand it yourself. Relationship dynamics shift when differences in values or beliefs emerge, and it;s not uncommon to walk away from people or situations that no longer align with the new version of you. This can trigger grief, fear, and conflict. But allowing yourself to feel and mourn the loss is key to moving forward.

The Ego's Role in Spiritual Awakenings

One of the biggest obstacles in this process? The ego's resistance. I like to think of the ego as a stubborn teenager who thinks they are always right. It fears change and will do almost anything to sabotage growth as a defense mechanism.

Ego resistance manifests in different ways: self-doubt, fear of new experience, reluctance to let go of old patterns, or distractions pulling you in all directions. It creates a tug-of-war between the ego's desire for security and the soul's longing for expansion. Giving space to listen, accept, and and integrate the emotions, fears, and traumas that arse allows you to heal and release these blockages.

Taking Care of Yourself During a Spiritual Awakening

Nourishing your body, mind, and soul is critical during these transformative times. While you may feel isolated and like "no one will get it", you are not alone. Self compassion and acceptance are essential as you navigate the process.

Here are a few ways to support yourself:

• Grounding Practices: Meditation, nature walks, and grounding exercises can help calm the nervous system.

• Energy Healing: Integrative energy healing can offer support by moving stagnant energy. (You can read more about this here)

• Community and Support: Seek guidance from like-minded people, spiritual mentors, or communities that understand your experience.

The journey of spiritual awakening is not linear (unfortunately) and can be wildly unpredictable. Reaching out for support from professional therapists or counselors can help rule our or address any underlying psychological imbalances that might arise or impact the spiritual process.

Embracing the Transformation

While spiritual awakenings can feel intense and uncertain, they also offer profound opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery. By acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects, you can navigate the shadows with courage and grace, ultimately stepping into your true purpose and potential.

Feeling the pull of a spiritual awakening and not sure here to turn? You're not meant to navigate this alone. Let's connect - schedule a clarity call and let's explore how I can support you. I offer integrative energy healing sessions that can help clear block, ease anxiety, and guide you through the chaos. Book here!