What Phase of Spiritual Awakening Are You In?
Spiritual Awakening isn’t just a moment—it can feel like tidal wave of awareness. It’s that undeniable, sometimes messy, often magical process of realizing you are so much more than your thoughts, titles, wounds, or the roles you’ve been playing.
I remember vividly the moment before my own awakening when I quietly wondered, Is this really all there is? That question cracked something open in me—and maybe you’re here because something inside you is asking the same.
✨ Understanding the Awakening Process
Awakening is like waking up from a dream you didn’t know you were in.
You begin to see through the illusions of who you thought you were—the people-pleasing, the perfectionism, the stories you’ve carried—and sense something deeper calling you home to yourself.
But let’s be honest: it’s not always rainbows and crystals.
It’s often triggered by heartbreak, loss, breakdowns, or existential crises that shake you to your core. The path is rarely linear. It’s more of a spiral, looping back and forth as you heal, grow, stumble, and rise again.
🌙 The Stages of Spiritual Awakening
Here’s a roadmap to help you understand where you might be:
1. The Sleep Phase — Living on Autopilot
In this phase, you’re caught up in survival mode—chasing achievements, roles, relationships, or distractions without knowing why you feel disconnected.
You may feel like something’s missing, but can’t quite name it.
Signs:
- Over-identifying with your job, status, or roles
- Seeking external validation
- Numbing with busyness, consumption, or perfectionism
- Reactionary coping mechanisms
- Feeling like you’re always “on,” but not really alive
2. The Cracking Phase — The Call to Wake Up
Life delivers a wake-up call—a loss, heartbreak, health crisis, or mystical experience that cracks your shell and leaves you questioning everything.
For me, this phase arrived after a series of personal losses and an intense detox of not just substances, but my entire way of living.
Signs:
- Everything feels unreal or meaningless
- Heightened sensitivity and empathy
- Synchronicities & signs show up everywhere
- Disconnection from old relationships or interests
- Intense emotions, anxiety, or existential dread
- A craving for deeper meaning and authenticity
3. The Shadow Phase — The Descent
The veil is lifted, and now the real work begins.
You face your fears, wounds, and the parts of yourself you’ve ignored or rejected. This is often called the Dark Night of the Soul—and I’ve been here more than once.
Signs:
- Emotional upheaval: grief, rage, anxiety
- Loss of identity, confusion, and isolation
- Old traumas and repressed memories surfacing
- Relationship breakdowns
- Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed
- Confronting the inner critic, perfectionism, and old coping patterns
4. The Glimpse Phase — The Awakening
Amid the shadows, you begin to experience moments of clarity and connection. You feel your true self emerging and see the bigger picture behind your struggles.
Signs:
- Sudden insight, peace, or spiritual connection
- Feeling lighter and hopeful
- Synchronicities and intuitive nudges increase
- Reclaiming your creative spark and soul gifts
5. The Integration Phase — Walking in Both Worlds
You begin to weave your new awareness into your everyday life.
You’re not “perfect,” but you’re more aware, grounded, and aligned with who you truly are. And yes—sometimes the universe will send you little “tests” to see how far you’ve come.
Signs:
- Less reactive, more reflective
- A daily spiritual or mindfulness practice
- A desire to serve, create, or uplift others
- Kinder self-talk and healthier boundaries
- Acceptance of both your light and your shadow
đź’« Awakening Is Not a Destination
This isn’t a checklist you complete and move on—it’s a lifelong spiral of growth, healing, and remembering who you are at a soul level.
You’ll revisit old phases, face new lessons, and continue peeling back layers. And that’s okay. You’re exactly where you need to be.
🌟 So… What Phase Are You In?
I’d love to hear where you are on your awakening journey.
✨ Comment below and share your experience.
✨ Or explore more of my writings, resources, and spiritual tools to support your path.
You’re not alone in this. Your soul knew exactly when to lead you here.