I've spent a good deal of time talking about spiritual awakening, and it's probably time to circle back to what that means again. I blogged about "What Is a Spiritual Awakening" some time ago, and my basic definition of awakening is that you realize what is real. You realize it on multiple levels--heart, body, mind, and subtle energy levels. The soul comes forward, and you're irrevocably changed--even if you try to go back to old ways of being.
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In general, I think everyone has spiritual openings every day, but they don't stick and become that rolling swell of awakened consciousness that profoundly changes everything. These openings are those little moments of peace and clarity that we all have. They're small moments that come when we let go regardless of if we're doing anything overtly spiritual. In letting go, we surrender to what is instead of always trying to manipulate, control, or direct what is before us in a vain attempt to get what we think we want. They give us glimpses into the awakened state of consciousness.
And ultimately, the awakened state of awareness is always right here in this moment. For some of you, that truth has come forth. Keep in mind, that most of us try to run back to the ego, which is why there is often so much pain and discomfort in most people's initial awakening shift. Additionally, detoxing and healing can be a messy process. So while the following spiritual awakening signs sound simple (and they are), we often go through intense journeys to de-complicate our lives and bring our lives back right-side up.