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5 Signs You May be Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening

by Carolyn Collin

Going through challenging times lately?

You could potentially be experiencing a spiritual awakening…how exciting and delicious!

An awakening of this sort typically occurs with some kind of painful-catalyst type of event. Examples would be: a birth, a death, a breakup, an accident or illness, loss of a job, other major changes, etc…

The World As You Knew It Has Shifted…

Okay, I have to be honest with you…it often feels like the complete opposite of fun. It’s one of those life changing, Earth shattering opportunities where the ground beneath your feet feels unstable and recovery onto solid ground may take some time. You might even feel like reprieve will never come.

I have been walking this path for a year now, and its been uncomfortable as hell. Some days I wish I could just crawl back under the warm, cozy covers, forget everything that’s happened, and go back to the way I was…asleep. At the same time, I intuitively know its all for my benefit, and for those that I have the privilege of connecting with. It’s ok to be afraid..and yes, you still have to unwrap the gifts (experiences) you have been given in order to be able to enjoy life more fully.

Are You Going Through A Dark Night of The Soul?

The following are 5 signs that you may be experiencing a spiritual awakening:

1) A yearning to escape, to go within and find new meaning, new purpose and a spiritual connection.

2) Loss of interest in activities or things that used to bring you comfort but no longer have the same effect.

3) Waves of extreme emotionally pain and discomfort.

4) Changes in one’s prayer, meditation and spiritual practice.

5) The right-brain (intuitive) turns up its volume and the left-brain (logical) dims out and/or fogs up.

I’ve provided five signs here, but there are many others. You can find more information on this topic on the internet or at your local library.

One Day At A Time, This Too Shall Pass…

If you find yourself encountering any of these symptoms, I encourage you to hold on my friend! You are in for some profound personal shifts! Let the experience cleanse and purify your being. When you need help, involve a good friend to assist you along, hire a life coach, journal and remind yourself that you are safe in the present moment. Breathe deeply. Remember that this too shall pass. Take it one day at a time…one moment at a time if necessary.

The strength to survive and thrive is within you now. I know that if you have the willingness to face the fears and the discomfort, absolute peace, love and truth will be revealed.

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Yield Perspective Behind Your Pain

by Carolyn Collin

Today I would like to touch on pain and the purpose behind it. I’m sure you would agree, there isn’t a human being out there that hasn’t been touched with some level of pain. Whether it be a small hurt that remains for a short term or a much larger one that persists for years or maybe a lifetime.

Whatever level of experience you have gone through, its important to your wellbeing to frame your pain in a way that will serve and support your highest good.

Pain, A Powerful Elixir For Change…  

The emotions that arise from a painful strife or a struggle can provide a remarkable amount of fuel to move you forward like no other experience can. When you look at pain from this point of view it may provide your mind with the ability to manage it’s state, towards healthier ways of thinking and behaving.

Take a moment to recall a time when you were going through something that redefined you in ways for the better? Note, you may have not realized it until years later, the hidden gem it contributed to your world. Are you going through another one of those times now? With this said, I encourage you to use the power of hindsight to yield a pragmatic perspective behind your current affliction(s).

Based on the results in my own life and personal reflection, I have always been carried to higher ground. I believe pain can be a powerful game changer. Yet, it’s important to note that there are also opportunities to transform without having to pass through such adversity.

What Are Your Painful Emotions Telling You…

What if there was a book out there that could tell you exactly what your emotions are for and the gift concealed within them? Emotions such as: anger, guilt, shame, fear, confusion, jealousy, envy, sadness, grief, depression, joy and happiness.

I’d like to introduce you to a book called, “The Language of Emotions,” written by Karla McLaren. She is an award-winning author and pioneering educator that has created a resource, on the full spectrum of human emotions which teaches you how to work through your feelings in order to receive their hidden wisdom and blessings for the purpose of living a more balanced and happy life.

Shift Perspective By Giving Your Brain New Information… 

In order to get “unstuck” from emotional trauma and discomfort, I would advise and encourage you to view the circumstance with a different lens. You can do this by reading or researching the conditions or dilemma your undergoing. You can also ask others for help, such as hiring a life coach. Providing your mind with new ideas and new information to chew on, will allow an opportunity for the old mental tapes to be recorded over. Subsequently, a shift in perspective then has a chance to occur and therefore so do your results. As always, I wish you all the best!

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