How to Know You’re Having a Spiritual Awakening: A Raw, Personal Journey of Breaking Down to Rebuild
How to Know You’re Having a Spiritual Awakening: A Raw, Personal Journey of Breaking Down to Rebuild
Let’s talk about spiritual awakenings—the real, raw kind, where your entire world feels like it’s crumbling. You might not even recognize it as a spiritual awakening at first, because what you’re feeling is total chaos. The life you once knew? It falls apart piece by piece. And suddenly, everything you thought was stable—relationships, money, security, friendships—it all shifts, or in some cases, completely disappears.
I know this because I’ve lived it.
For me, it started after my divorce. My world unraveled in ways I couldn’t have predicted. I lost relationships that I thought would be there forever, and found myself standing in the rubble of a life that no longer felt like mine. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was in the midst of a spiritual awakening. And the truth is, before you can rebuild, everything often has to fall apart.
This isn’t a breakdown—it’s a breakthrough. It’s messy and painful, but it’s also the moment when the old you dissolves, making way for a new, more authentic version of yourself to emerge. Everything that used to define you is suddenly stripped away, and you’re left with nothing but yourself. The thing is, this is where the magic starts.
How Do You Know You’re Having a Spiritual Awakening?
1. Everything Familiar Feels Unfamiliar
When you’re in a spiritual awakening, the things that once felt safe and comfortable suddenly feel foreign. The job, the friendships, the relationship—all those things that used to feel like “you”—start to fall away. It feels unsettling, like you’re walking through a fog, unsure of where you’re going or what’s next. But this discomfort is actually a sign that your soul is shedding the old layers of who you were, making space for something new to emerge.
2. Loss Becomes a Theme
Loss often accompanies spiritual awakening. Whether it’s losing friendships, money, or even a sense of identity, this shedding process is necessary for growth. In my case, my divorce triggered a series of losses that felt like life was being stripped from me, one painful piece at a time. At the moment, it’s confusing and it hurts. But when I look back now, I see that everything that left my life had to go to make room for what I was meant to step into.
3. You Feel Detached from the Material World
You might notice that the things that used to bring you joy—like shopping, parties, or social media—no longer light you up. You begin to feel more drawn to solitude, nature, and deeper, more meaningful connections. This is because your soul is seeking alignment with your true purpose. It’s not that you don’t care anymore, but your focus shifts to something bigger than just the material world.
4. You Start to Question Everything
When you’re going through a spiritual awakening, you start questioning things that used to seem certain. You ask yourself, “What do I really want? What is the purpose of all of this?” The life you were living no longer feels like it fits, and you become curious about things that lie beyond the surface of your everyday existence. This can be unsettling, but it’s a sign that your consciousness is expanding.
How I Broke Down to Rebuild My Life
When I hit rock bottom. I didn’t recognize myself or my life, it was scary. But something within me also knew that this destruction wasn’t just an ending—it was the clearing needed for a new beginning. All I had were dreams of a happy life and an unfailing hope that I could rewrite my story. I had to lose the old version of myself, the one who clung to certain identities and ideas about how life should be, in order to create the space for the person I was becoming.
I began to realize that every loss, every heartbreak, was pushing me closer to my truth. I could finally let go of everything that wasn’t serving me and start to rebuild. But this time, I rebuilt intentionally. I started to design a life aligned with what I really wanted, not what society or other people expected from me.
If You’re Going Through a Spiritual Awakening: Tips for Navigating the Change
If you’re reading this and feeling like your world is falling apart, first, know that you’re not alone. What you’re experiencing is part of the awakening process, and though it may feel like the rug is being pulled from under you, it’s happening for your higher good.
Here are some tips that helped me during this time:
1. Surrender to the Process
One of the hardest but most essential things you can do during a spiritual awakening is to surrender. Stop trying to control the outcomes or hold on to what’s leaving your life. Trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should, even if it doesn’t make sense right now. The universe often has to clear away the old to make room for the new.
2. Stay Connected to Your Spiritual Practice
Whether it’s through meditation, sound healing, chakra balancing, or Reiki, stay connected to practices that help you ground and center your energy. These tools will guide you back to yourself when everything around you feels unstable. For me, reconnecting to sound healing and meditative chanting allowed me to connect with my source and move through the confusion with more clarity.
3. Let Go of Who You Used to Be
The person you once were is not the person you’re becoming. And that’s okay. Let yourself mourn the old you, but don’t cling to it. A spiritual awakening means you’re evolving, and you need to make room for the new version of yourself to take shape.
4. Surround Yourself with Supportive Energy
During my awakening, I learned to lean on people who supported my growth rather than kept me stuck. Surround yourself with those who can hold space for your transformation without judgment. It may mean releasing certain relationships, but remember, this is part of your journey.
5. Reconnect with Source Energy
A spiritual awakening is an invitation to reconnect with the divine, whatever that means to you. Spend time in nature, meditate, or practice Reiki to realign yourself with the universe’s natural flow. When you tap into this source energy, you begin to feel supported, even in the midst of chaos.
Finding Your Way Through the Awakening
If you’re in the middle of this messy, beautiful process, know that you’re right where you need to be. A spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about peeling back the layers to reveal the true essence of who you’ve always been. You’re not breaking down; you’re breaking open. And on the other side of this process, you’ll find a life that feels more aligned, more purposeful, and more you than ever before.
Remember, the mess is part of the magic. Embrace the journey, trust the process, and know that you are being guided to exactly where you need to be.
Love and Light
