A spiritual awakening is often silent and comes in a form of small changes in perception, in feeling, in being that slowly change the way you perceive yourself, the world around. It is not a spontaneous phenomenon, but rather a process, which manifests itself through inner questioning, heightened sensitivity, and the deeper meaning seek, which is foreign and at the same time very personal.
Heightened Inner Awareness
You start paying more attention to your thinking, responses and patterns as though you are watching yourself and yet are entirely present in the moment. This understanding will promote reflection and personal development, which allows you to become aware of the patterns that were previously running subconsciously and direct towards more deliberate decisions.
Doubting the Purpose of Life
You might begin to wonder the reason behind your daily life, career or things you have always believed in that seemed to be sure and definite. This self-doubt is not a state of confusion but an indication of maturing consciousness that challenges you to attain compatibility with other values that are more endearing and genuine.
Heightened Emotional Diplomacy
Your feelings can also run deeper, and you can become more understanding to people, and more conscious of what is going on within yourself. Although it might be overwhelming at times, it makes you feel more connected to experiences and it creates compassion in valuable ways.
Desire For Solitude
Social loneliness can be more attractive since you will prefer to be in silent settings where you can think and get in touch with your inner being once more. This is not isolation, but a normal aspect of development and as such, clarity and self discovery are able to be realized without incessant noise.
Loss Of Old Interests
Actions, talks or places that used to thrill you, no longer appear to interest you in the same way and you feel a disconnection with your previous tastes. This change is an internal one in which your priorities come to orient towards the deeper meaning as opposed to the surface level activity.
Greater Intuitive Feelings
You might end up using intuition more, and you get to know what is wrong or right without having to give reasons to back the intuition. This inner compass can make you confident and sure in your decision even when the way in front is not clear.
Seeking Deeper Connections
Superficial communication can be more disappointing and you will need to seek conversations and relationships that are authentic and filled with emotions. This urge is a sign of an increasing realization of what really counts and the need to make meaningful interactions as opposed to the innocent ones.
Heightened Sense Of Purpose
It may be a faint but constant emotion that there is something bigger than daily obligations and social demands in your life. This purpose can usually push you to become a better individual, forcing you to seek out ways to live in accordance to your changing self.
Changes In Sleep Patterns
Your sleeping patterns can change suddenly, including the bouts of insomnia or even an unusually active dreaming. These are usually followed by mental and emotional processing as a process of your mind adapting to new planes of awareness and perception.
Increased Value of the Here and Now
You will start to appreciate the current moment in a better way and will be able to get the meaning in the simple things that you could not notice before. The result of this increased appreciation is mindfulness and gratitude that makes you feel closer to life as it naturally occurs.
