Summary

The author describes a transformative spiritual awakening that led to significant life changes, personal growth, and a more authentic existence.

Abstract

Nine years ago, the author embarked on a spiritual journey that began with a series of unsettling life events, prompting a profound transformation. This process involved a complete overhaul of their career, social circle, and family dynamics, as well as a physical relocation. Initially met with resistance and discomfort, the author eventually recognized these changes as necessary for personal evolution. The transformation resulted in a shift from fear and anxiety to peace and confidence, and from a life of inauthenticity to one that truly reflects the author's identity. The author emphasizes that such upheavals are the universe's way of realigning an individual with their true purpose, suggesting that the discomfort of change is a precursor to a more fulfilling life.

Opinions

The author believes that the spiritual awakening was initially uncomfortable but ultimately beneficial.
They express that the changes experienced were not just external but also internal, leading to increased peace, serenity, and confidence.
The author suggests that the universe orchestrates events to realign individuals with their authentic selves, even if it feels contrary to one's desires at the time.
They imply that the process of transformation may be jarring and uncomfortable but is a necessary step towards receiving what one has prayed or asked for.
The author conveys a sense of gratitude for the life changes, indicating that the discomfort was worth the outcome of living a more authentic and happy life.
They share the view that the universe's timing and methods for granting one's desires may not align with personal expectations, but the end result is positive.

Spirituality

How My Spiritual Awakening Transformed My Life

What awaits on the other side of chaos?

Once you awaken, everything is different. Image by Pixabay on Pexels.

How It Started

Nine years ago, I began going through a spiritual awakening. At the time, I didn’t know that’s what it was, but in hindsight, I realize that’s exactly what it was. All I knew was that everything that was familiar to me began to unravel and fall apart.

Everything was different… including me.

The upheaval led to changes in my career, place of residence, friends, and even my relationship with certain members of my family.

During the process, I was made so uncomfortable that I was forced to change. Some things I fought to keep the same, but there was no use. I was squeezed so tight to where I didn’t have an option.

At the time, I was frustrated, confused, and bitter about the changes. Now I realize that the changes were happening for me, not to me.

What Changes Occurred

There were so many things that I wanted and had been hoping for, praying for, and affirming for my life. And while I had tried to make the changes, I had been pretty unsuccessful. But I continued to work on myself from a spiritual standpoint.

Then, strange, somewhat unexplainable things started to happen in all areas of my life. Everything just started imploding and blowing up in my face.

I went from working a nine-to-five job to freelancing, having a group of friends I was comfortable with, to no friends at all, being really close to certain family members, to being enemies, from living comfortably in my home to being uprooted to a totally different state.

Everything is different now. But the biggest change was the one within myself.

I went from being more fearful and having more anxiety to being peaceful, serene, and having much more faith. I went from being quieter and more introverted to finding and exercising my voice and being more of a people person. I went from being somewhat shy to being confident.

I went from having so many excuses and reservations as to why I couldn’t have the life I truly wanted, to making the necessary changes and adjustments, and giving myself the permission to allow myself to take more risks in pursuit of the life I wanted.

At the end of it all, I went from living a life that was not authentic to myself at all, to one that is absolutely me. And while my life definitely isn’t perfect, I’m happier than I’ve ever been because I truly get to be me.

Why It Had To Happen

Now I understand that things fall apart to truly come together. When it seems that God and the universe are working against you, sometimes things are actually working for you.

The universe works in mysterious ways. Sometimes in order to realign you to your true authentic self and purpose, everything about the old you has to die and be squeezed out.

When your consciousness raises and you’re no longer in vibrational alignment with the old you, the changes have to occur, whether you’re ready or not.

So if you’ve been praying, hoping, affirming, and asking God and the universe for more, just know that in divine time, it will happen, but it very well may not happen the way you think.

It could be very jarring, very unsettling, and very uncomfortable. So be careful what you ask for. You just might get it. So be ready when it comes.

But once you’re on the other side of chaos, a wonderful new beginning awaits.

After winter comes the summer. After night comes the dawn. And after every storm, there comes clear, open skies — Samuel Rutherford.

Ready to receive your rewards?

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