Spiritual evolution is part of every soul’s destiny on Earth, and each soul grows and evolves at a different rate. You are right where you need to be.
Awakening spiritually is a process of curiosity and discovery. First comes the desire for more profound satisfaction and contentment in life. When that yearning arises, feeling there is something more than meets the eye, the journey begins.
Most people walk around in a state of pre-awakening. It is similar to the fog we experience before we fully wake up from a dream, half in the dream world and half in the awakened world, except that we think we are awake.
When the veil between our unconscious and conscious minds is pierced, glimpses of the enormity of consciousness are witnessed. Making the unconscious conscious is required for personal evolution. Simply put, we make this change when we accept the responsibility for our participation in our lives. This means acknowledging that we have the power to influence every single aspect of who we are. Our actions, reactions, beliefs, behaviors, judgments—you name it, we own it.
Unconscious beliefs lie at the core of our emotions and thoughts. We may think that is who we are, but it is not. Thankfully, they can be changed; however, it takes more than willpower.
The process begins with noticing how we act, including our thoughts toward our family, work, and the world around us. An effective approach is to develop a mindfulness perspective to observe our interactions, actions, and reactions. Then, we can identify the knee-jerk responses, defensiveness, justifications, blame, victim mentality, and anger that indicate what requires our examination.
Once we recognize these aspects of ourselves, we are halfway there.
Our unconscious is reached by shifting how we use language, which will override negative subconscious thoughts. However, we cannot eliminate a thought without replacing it with another; for example, replacing “I can’t” with “I can” or “I’m a loser can be replaced I am with “I am a winner.”
The unconscious mind is often referred to as the subconscious. There are many approaches to converting that which lives in the shadows, but most importantly, it requires the desire to grow.
Making the unconscious conscious transforms the aspects of who we are today into the person we are destined to be.
Remember, we can not remove a thought, behavior, or belief without replacing it with one of higher good.
Meditation replaces overthinking.
Take a digital detox regularly. read rather than binge on streaming shows.
Change your environment. Seek out nature and quiet spaces, discover earthing or grounding.
When you are tired, rest, then begin again.
Curb your self-indulgence and practice controlling your will and habits. Aim for delayed gratification rather than overindulgence.
Replace toxic friends with supportive and caring ones.
Eat whole natural, unprocessed food instead of fast food.
Monitor your alcohol intact and replace it with nonalcoholic beverages or a beverage from Mother Earth, pure water.
Consciously watch your thoughts. When negativity enters, notice it, let it go, and replace it with positive ones.
Practice deep breathing. Many people breathe shallow, short breaths, especially when tense or stressed. Breath is life and has powerful rejuvenating powers.
When we begin the journey inwards, the results may be subtle. Sometimes, you may feel lost and disjointed, not knowing where you belong. You may feel distant from people you have always known, but hang in there; you will soon notice that your sense of self improves.
Your friends may feel you are changing, and your desire to be with fewer people or to be alone may increase. Your growth will be noticed in your passion for personal development in many areas of your life. You will feel motivated to seek situations that fit your new vibration. Confidence and happiness will radiate from you, giving you a feeling of stability and encouraging you to take advantage of new opportunities.
Falling back into negative self-talk is expected, and it’s okay. The more you catch yourself, the less frequent it will happen. Be kind to yourself when this happens, pause, and take a deep breath. Soon, your inner conflicts will lessen, and peace of mind will fill the void.
Awakening brings awareness, yet making the unconscious conscious takes work. Like everything worth having, it is worth working for. Clarifying your visions and attaining your goals will make it worthwhile. Then, when you realize that challenges are blessings to help further you on your path, you know you have tapped into the wonder of cosmic consciousness.
Once we decide to make a change, we also must understand that we can change the things we can and be mindful enough to let go of the things we can’t.
~Unknown
