Awakenings

I had lunch the other day with a dear friend. We enjoyed fantastic conversation about the things that we were experiencing and how things were shifting in our lives. One of the many topics that came up was how unsettling and sometimes scary a spiritual awakening can be. As a whole, we lack a reference point for that sort of thing because spirituality has been consistently suppressed and oppressed to maintain power by the political and religious powers throughout history.

I remember when I first became aware of a bigger picture- I was in India. Though it’s terribly cliché, being in India changed me in a profound way. I had been introduced to angels the month before by my dear friend Laura, and had selected specific “new age” books to read for the trip. Those books gave me insight into healing and the universe and everything between. That information coupled with the intense spiritual atmosphere and energy of India was the catalyst for some very magical and mystical experiences while I was there. Have grown up a Jehovah’s Witness, I was definitely in new territory- and pretty freaked out.

India is impossible to describe. It is sublime. It is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen followed by the most horrific thing and they are sharing the same space. And while I struggled to find words to talk about my trip, it was even more difficult to share the inner journey I had been on. I felt frustrated and lonely. No one “got” me anymore. I didn’t even know what was happening! It was quite some time before I became comfortable with my new awareness.

My friend shared that she had begun to wonder if she was crazy- and I suspect that it’s like that for a lot of people. What I’ve been noticing lately is that a lot of people are becoming aware of their psychic abilities and are not sure what to do with them. They suddenly “know” something and have no idea how or why. Other people are showing increased sensitivity to energy. Many are remembering that they could see colors around people (auras) or entities (ghosts, angels) as children. Since we live in a society that doesn’t honor the intuitive and spiritual element of human nature, it can feel very overwhelming and alienating.

What I want to put forth is that if you are resonating with this, you are not alone. You are not losing your mind! If you feel that you can’t talk to your circle of friends and family, find someone who you can trust. Find the support you need whether a book, a class, an online group, a healer or mentor. Use your intuition to seek the perfect thing for you. Your heart will lead the way. Be patient with yourself and honor and accept yourself for exactly where you are. These stirrings are usually the first step of great healing- and ultimately increased self awareness, wholeness, and capacity to love.

Great blessings to all along the journey!