You have probably heard the term “spiritual awakening” several times throughout your life. But have you ever stopped and wondered exactly what is a spiritual awakening and what are the signs of one? Well, look no further. Today we will be diving in and answering these pressing questions.

Definition of Spiritual Awakening

According to the Urban Dictionary, “Spiritual Awakening” refers to a shift in consciousness, an apperception of reality that had been previously unrealized. The culmination of such realizations is in the recognition of oneness with all of existence. “

In other words,  a spiritual awakening is the transformation of one’s life, through a stronger mental connection and view of the outer world. When one person begins their spiritual awakening otherwise known as “ spiritual ascension” it marks the beginning of their journey through the spiritual world.

What causes a Spiritual Awakening?

There are many ways one can be called to a higher consciousness through a spiritual awakening. Some of the causes are sudden and some are slow. Here are the following reasons that have remained consistent within many experiences.

1. Natural Awakening: A natural awakening happens when you shift your mind through a higher state of consciousness. Examples are, helping others, plants, or animals,, meditating, any other form of self transformational practice, or more.
2. Traumatic experiences or Life-changing events: These experiences are anything that takes a toll on emotional and physical well-being, it can range from anything like abuse, losing a loved one, or losing a job. Surviving an accident etc.
3. Dark Night of Soul: You start to question everything about your life, what you have been taught, your purpose. Often falling into a deep depression and battle with oneself.

 5 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening

1. Observance of patterns:

You begin to notice the habits and patterns you engage in every day for example you could be asking yourself

• Why do I watch so much TV?

• Why am I so sensitive?

• Why am I jealous of this person

• Why don’t I enjoy working out?

These are just examples, but the point is to realize that the start of spiritual awakening often comes with a strong awareness of emotions, actions, and habits.

2. A change in behavior:  You begin to change your behavior in an authentic way, you worry less about materialistic things, and you’re kinder to others and yourself.

3. A sense of “ oneness”: Feeling as though you and everyone else and things are connected.

4. Synchronicities: simultaneously occurring events that seem to be related to each other. For example see the numbers 11:11 of 4: 44 everywhere you go.

5. Heightened intuition: You begin to listen more to that voice “within” The voice guides you in each decision. You’re able to see through the lies of society and even people

A spiritual awakening can be intimidating at first. It is filled with twists and turns and there’s so much hard work that goes into it, physically and emotionally. But in the end, the shift towards a higher consciousness will help you to live your authentic dreams and help others.