Self-realization is one of those phrases that we hear on the spiritual path that goes in one ear and out the other. We don’t give it much thought, yet it’s at the very heart of EVERYTHING.
Without seeing Self-Realization as the ultimate goal of the spiritual awakening journey, our paths are vague, blurry, and disjointed.
We don’t really know why we’re doing what we’re doing. And if we do have some faint reason, we never feel truly satisfied because everything we obtain, all the spiritual brownie points we collect, ultimately feel empty and disappointing.
In fact, when we lose sight of the importance of Self-Realization, our spiritual paths are nothing but one distraction after another.
We become spiritual consumers, dabbling here and there in attractive spiritual “products,” without ever really diving deep.
I call this “Rabbit Hole Spirituality”: like Alice in Wonderland, we’re constantly falling into endless rabbit holes of new trends, exciting practices, and sparkly feel-good philosophies.
But the reality is that we’re lost in a surface world full of superficiality, and eventually, something new will come along and catch our eye, and off into another Rabbit Hole we’ll fall.
Thankfully, there are paths out there that are aligned with a deeper form of spirituality – and all of them lead to Self-Realization in one way or another.
If you’re not quite sure what the hell Self-Realization is, or how to experience it, keep reading.
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What is Self-Realization?
There are two definitions of Self-Realization: one is secular, and the other is spiritual.
According to various Western psychological and philosophical traditions, Self-Realization is the fulfillment of our personal potential in life. Essentially, it’s being all that we can be in an unlimited, expansive sense.
However, according to Eastern spirituality, Self-Realization is the knowledge and embodiment of our True Nature or the Higher Self beyond the ego.
Here we have two strangely conflicting definitions from the East and West.
Which definition is correct?
Actually, neither definition is right or wrong: both are equally relevant as they uphold, and relate to, each other. I’ll explain why next.
The 3 Shamanic Realms of Self-Realization
Self-Realization is not so much of a flashy lights-and-glamor moment as it is a slow and steady process of spiritual unfoldment. This process occurs within the three realms of existence:
- The Middle World
- The Lower World
- The Upper World
Using shamanic terminology, the middle world is the realm where we live everyday life. This is the realm where we go about our daily existence with family, friends, and work colleagues.
The lower world is the downwards and inwards realm where everything hiding beneath the surface dwells. This is the realm of thoughts, feelings, instincts, dreams, unconscious wounds, and at a core level, the Soul.
The upper world is the upwards and outwards realm where we transcend the body, mind, and Soul, and enter the immaterial, eternal Spirit that permeates all layers of existence.
Each Realm Has a Purpose
Within each realm there is a task for us to fulfill:
- In the middle world, the task is ego growth
- In the lower world, the task is Soul embodiment
- In the upper world, the task is Spirit realization (also known as Self-Realization)
As depth psychologist Bill Plotkin writes,
Ego growth, soul embodiment, and spirit realization are equally vital to growing whole. Although all three components can be engaged concurrently, there is a natural sequence to their unfolding: ego growth is the foundation upon which soul embodiment rests, and the latter, I believe, most effectively galvanizes spirit realization.
Here we see that all three realms build on top of (and support) one another – the ultimate goal being Self-Realization.
The Difference Between self-Realization and Self-Realization
So here we see there are actually two types of Self-Realization.
The West promotes the realization of the self’s (ego’s) fullest potential. This process occurs within the middle and lower world realm. Some Western schools of psychology, such as those that adhere to Carl Jung’s philosophies, also promote Soul realization (also known as the individuation process).
And the East promotes the realization of the Self – that is, liberation from the small fabricated self (ego), and the embodiment of one’s Higher Self or True Nature. This is an upper world path, a path that transcends the personal ego and Soul, and unites us with the Absolute, Unchanging, and Eternal Spirit. This is the path of enlightenment.
Most Western and Eastern schools of thought ignore or deny the importance of all three paths working together in unison. But they are all essential paths to embrace so that we can experience true Self-Realization, just as a tree needs roots, a trunk, and branches to be whole.
The 9 Stages of Spiritual Self-Realization
And should you choose to devote yourself to the ongoing journey of self-realization, you will develop a tremendous sense of respect for who you really are. It is only then that you will come to appreciate the full depth of meaning in the advice: “This above all: to thine own self be true.”
– Michael A. Singer
As I mentioned previously, Self-Realization is not so much one great big moment as it is a gradual process of spiritual unfoldment.
(However, it must be noted here that for some people, Self-Realization does come as one big moment. But for the vast majority of us, it’s a slow and steady process.)
Below you’ll find the nine stages of spiritual Self-Realization: from the beginning of the journey, all the way to the end.
Please note that Self-Realization is not necessarily (and often isn’t) a linear process. We often experience a spiral of blossoming and transformation, and it’s common to move forward and backward along this nine-stage journey.
Here are the nine stages of spiritual Self-Realization:
1. Self-Awareness
At the beginning of the journey is the dawning of self-awareness. This new awareness may dawn occur sporadically as a result of temporary moments of introspection or, alternatively, this awareness may suddenly erupt into our lives in the form of an unexpected spiritual awakening.
What is self-awareness? Self-awareness is when we become aware of ourselves (from an ego-based standpoint) and how we interact with the world.
Those who are self-aware move away from their previous psychological ignorance (also commonly referred to as “being asleep”) and into greater self-consciousness.
This gaining of sudden self-awareness can be a painful and humbling period as it tends to illuminate many of our harmful thoughts, habits, choices, and ways of relating to the world. And typically, we don’t like what we see. Thus, we either numb ourselves out of denial or enter the path of self-growth (also known as the spiritual path).
2. Self-Exploration
After the shock of awakening to more self-awareness, we’re driven by the desire to explore ourselves more – this is the journey of self-exploration in a nutshell.
Self-exploration is fuelled by a mixture of curiosity (“Who am I really?”) and dissatisfaction (“I can’t believe I did/said/believed that!”). We want to find out more about personalities and understand our authentic place in life.
Self-exploration often occurs in the middle world (the realm of everyday life) and the purpose of it is to uncover how we think, feel, and behave. To get answers, we seek to gain knowledge and understanding of ourselves through books, workshops, films, courses, therapists, teachers, personality tests, and other psychological and spiritual practices.
3. Self-Discovery
Once we start dabbling in the world of self-exploration, we eventually experience self-discovery, which is what happens when we dig underneath the surface of our egos.
Self-discovery occurs when we move from the “what?” to the “WHY?” While the previous stage (self-exploration) deals with what we like/feel/do/think, self-discovery deals with why we like/feel/do/think everything that emerges inside of us.
In this stage, it’s common to begin various forms of inner work that get to the root of our core selves.
4. Self-Understanding
Self-understanding is a crystallization of the previous three stages: it’s a deep understanding of the dynamics and workings of our ego selves.
People who have reached this stage have a thorough and multi-layered understanding of the origins and reasons why they think, feel, and behave the way they do. Not only have they explored their conscious ego, but they’ve also explored their unconscious mind to meet their shadow selves and other buried core wounds.
Self-Understanding is a lower world path that goes downwards and inwards, touching and revealing the very nature of our Souls.
5. Self-Love
Next is self-love: the stage where we are filled with compassion for ourselves and all that we’ve been through.
As a lower world path, self-love is what happens when we tap into the fundamental nature of our heart and soul: love.
When we love ourselves, we’re fuelled by a deep understanding of ourselves. In fact, without the previous stage (self-understanding) it’s almost impossible to practice self-love because we don’t know what or why we do, think, and feel what we do.
Learning how to love ourselves means that we stop punishing ourselves, start nurturing our inner child, and begin experiencing greater self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-forgiveness.
6. Self-Transformation
In this stage, we begin to shed our old and limiting habits, perceptions, and compulsions that were created by the false self (ego) and begin to experience transformation.
When we experience self-transformation, we enter a death and rebirth process that can feel uncomfortable and destabilizing at first. But ultimately, any change we undergo is liberating. In other words, we become more Soul-centered instead of ego-centered, and we’re more comfortable in our skin.
Thanks to the previous five stages, we’re able to make space for new growth to occur. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, we feel more expanded, free, and grounded.
7. Self-Mastery
As a culmination of stages 1-6, this stage is about reaping the rewards of a stable and well-adjusted ego. Psychologist Carl Jung referred to this stage as individuation, that is, becoming a whole human being who is connected and aligned with the Soul.
Self-mastery is self-explanatory – it means mastering the false self (or ego) – but not with a tyrannical or domineering stance. Instead, mastering the false self is done with love and understanding.
Instead of being slaves to our egos, we live from the heart and Soul, and our egos are in service to the Soul.
When we experience self-mastery, our inner and outer worlds are balanced (i.e., we are spiritually integrated), and we become the Kings or Queens of our own middle worlds (everyday life) and lower worlds (inner life). We are self-contained, calm, perceptive, wise, compassionate, and lighthearted.
8. Self-Transcendence
Next is self-transcendence which is where we start entering the world of Spirit (or the upper world).
When we walk the path of self-transcendence, we are seeking to move beyond our limited egos and attachment to our Souls, and rest in the deep spiritual Oneness at the center of who we really are.
The desire to self-transcend may come naturally throughout time (as a result of diligently walking the spiritual path), through a sudden mystical experience, profound transpersonal insight, or a deep inner calling to taste ultimate freedom.
Common self-transcendence paths and practices out there include meditation, yogic disciplines, mystical and higher consciousness traditions (Sufism, Gnosticism, Taoism, Buddhism, etc.), self-inquiry, non-dual teachings, contemplation, and so forth.
9. Self-Realization
At last, we come to Self-Realization which is ultimately a gift of grace from Life, Spirit, or the Divine.
While we cannot “achieve” Self-Realization in the linear ego-based sense, we can prepare the soil of our inner garden, so to speak, to receive such a sacred gift.
So how does Self-Realization occur?
Self-Realization occurs when we stop identifying with the limited ego, deepen into a Soul-centered presence, and recognize ourselves as one and the same as the Divine on a visceral level.
Moving past a sense of “me,” “mine,” and “I am …” (aka., the inner stories fabricated by our illusory selves) we come to embody what is referred to as Christ Consciousness, Enlightenment, Buddhahood, Non-Dual Awareness, and Oneness.
Other names for this energetic expansion and shift in awareness are is Nirvana, Heaven, Moksha, Unio Mystica, Samadhi, Cosmic Consciousness, and so on. However, while this inner shift has been given many wildly exciting names, it has also been described as delightfully ordinary and unfathomably simple by those claiming to have tasted it.
Ultimately, to experience Self-Realization is to see through the insubstantiality and impermanence of the ego, the dreamlike nature of thought, and the illusion of attachment to all phenomena, and into the vast, spacious, and eternal presence that exists everywhere.
In this stage, we are free from separation and find our true Home again. What remains is a pure radiance of being, a sacred union with Life, and an ever-deepening blossoming of love, connection, inner peace, and openness to existence.
How to Experience a Taste of Self-Realization
Self-Realization is a journey that could take you a few years, decades, an entire lifetime, or longer. But it is a sacred path that is worth every bit of your time, effort, sincerity, and focus. Ultimately, it is the path of enlightenment, the path of freedom, and the path of love. What could be more meaningful than that?
Now that we’ve explored what Self-Realization is and its nine stages, how can we taste – even just briefly – this experience? (I’m sure you’re curious!)
Here are some methods and practices that can help you to dip into this life-changing experience (although nothing is ever guaranteed):
- Long stretches of meditation (45 minutes or more per day) – Keep in mind that it’s important to work up to the goal of longer meditations, especially if you’re a beginner. Find a style of meditation that feels comfortable and beneficial to you and stick with it for at least a month.
- Plant medicine journeying (with ayahuasca, peyote, mescaline, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, etc.) – If you have a mental illness, I recommend talking to a therapist beforehand or trying another one of these suggestions (as plant medicine can sometimes negatively exacerbate symptoms). Otherwise, plant medicine is an amazing path that I highly recommend approaching with a clear conscious intention and tons of respect.
- Entering altered states of consciousness (such as through a trance state, lucid dreaming, breathwork, and self-hypnosis) – Remember to be gentle with yourself and go slowly when entering altered states (this can help to prevent overwhelm).
- Nature immersion – Try spending long periods in nature (1+ hours), particularly in wild and untamed areas that aren’t visited by people. Nature has a magical way of opening the heart and mind to new horizons!
If you can recommend any other practices, please share them below!
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In the words of great Indian sage Ramana Maharshi:
Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
Perhaps one of the most important things to understand about this topic is that the journey of Self-Realization is not linear. We don’t simply move from point A (Self-Awareness) to point Z (Self-Realization). There is no straight line here. This journey is certainly not logical or simple.
Instead, see Self-Realization as a spiral or a circle. This is a process of unfolding that ebbs and flows, waxes and wanes, opens and closes like the sun, moon, ocean, clouds, and flowers.
In one period of life, we might return back to the basics of learning about ourselves and developing more ego awareness (even after years of doing that kind of work and thinking we’re “done” with that!).
In other parts of life, we might be called to follow a more transcendental path. And then again, we might be called to return to “beginner’s mind” once again.
No part of the journey is better than the other or more needed than the other: each stage is interdependent and divinely entwined.
However, by listening to the various wisdom traditions in the world that contain Self-Realization at their core and by putting our spiritual journeys into context (rather than getting lost in the rabbit holes of spiritual materialism), we can understand the deeper purpose of our lives and inner paths.
May your journey of Self-Realization be deep, expansive, and liberating.
Tell me, what stage do you think you’re in on the journey toward Self-Realization? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
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Wow that was so clear thank you so much !!
Thank you Arrami ♡
An amazing, well structured summary of a complex subject, as always! The journey I am on is very close and I recognise all levels even though I only had tiny dabs into the final 3. Work in progress!
Could you please consider doing a post on the stage of self-transformation and specifically to what you refer as “enter a death and rebirth process”? It really resonated with me as this is what I am going through at the moment and I want to understand more about this process, its duration if at all predictable and how to work with contraction and expansion, i.e. how to be ok with it, accept it while it’s happening and how to adjust the life around me (especially work/ money energy!) while it’s occurring. Thank you!!
Hi Lola, you might find helpful insight in my ego death guide: https://lonerwolf.com/ego-death/ and our rebirth and illumination categories:
https://lonerwolf.com/illumination/
https://lonerwolf.com/rebirth/
I hope that helps. :)
I read your articles on a regular basis, but this one resonated with me so well, while reading the third stage Self Understanding I was almost in tears.
Thank you for this work
Thank you
I appreciate you sharing that Dharvi, much love ♡
I have been on the spiritual path for over 12 years now, going back and forth. I am working on stages 5 and 6 at the time of writing.
I just have a question – about 5 years ago I was in a terrible state, best I can describe it is mental dying. On the verge of suicide. I was blankly staring at the floor and, as this terrible feeling progressed, something broke in me. I am pretty sure it was my mind. And in that split second, I felt like I died. But something was still here. Everything seemed different. For the first time in my entire life, I felt alive. Nothing was ever the same again. Now, obviously, I describe it as a birth.
And I find that this sense of aliveness has always stayed with me ever since, it’s a lot like that childhood wonder, the “Background,” the Stillness, a salutary force, God. I do not know how to call it. The “normal being alive,” I suppose.
I now see it was always there, and I “keep forgetting it,” but I always return to it. Like… Forgetting about my work when enjoying a movie or a favorite food. I always return to my work. I have researched this every day since, and I feel that this could be Grace you mentioned. I’ve seen similar occurrences described as the Tao, Brahman, Avyakta (maybe), even Heaven. But it’s so ordinary, and so basic, and so… fundamental to me that I have no idea why anyone would call it anything (except its absence).
Would you say this the Grace from stage 9? Deep inside I really feel it is, but my mind is useless; after all, I found it when it broke.
Darkness To Light 10/10/22 (My Spiritual Realization)
Often the early mind/spirit is conditioned, accepting the basis of its circumstance and environment. If this environment is pre-set to negative ways of thought and condition, the person assumes or makes assumption that every aspect of life is seen and focussed upon the same way throughout that early person’s existence. So using the analogy of “The Half Glass,” half is filled with light, but the other half darkness. So if this person is only pre-set to conceive all people in one way (Darkness), then the human mind is blanketed, all is seen darkly, negatively, depressively so without a glimpse of light. So the person’s early to later life becomes a fortified field, where all the neurons in the mind snap into place and become pre-set to flow only to the concept and understanding it receives in that field of negativity. This pre-set state sets the course of the early person’s life to only view life as possible negative outcomes tragedy or harm. That person’s outward responses to education, employment, social events, and Spiritual growth in self and others are then constant dark assumptions that prey upon vast array of life’s possible outcomes in a closed singular way. Which vastly narrows that persons ability to openly accept all facets of growth in their Spiritual life.
As they only display and see the world in one way. The pain and confusion this causes to them is immeasurable. As the person is stuck in a negative belief system of life and Spirit. To survive, the negative mind is offset in duality to work in with others.
However as the person compounds this dual approach with any further negative responses this results in further negative reactions from others who do not understand. They break friendship and cause a social loss. Others see the person as a brooding dark horse to be avoided. Thus driving this person into singular and lonely life style like Artist, Franciscan Monk, or just a marginalized person with deep sensitive convictions of the Soul and Spirit which they cannot understand, and yearning for the purity of the Light Side of The Half Glass.
Blessings!
Peace love and harmony to all lonely Wolves out there.
And thanks to Sol and Luna for their solid mission and motivation to provide a
a stage or digital platform for us lonely Souls.
May you all be well and happy! Regards John.
I appreciate you sharing this John. Much love to you! ♡
Right back at you, John! :)
Hello Loner Wolf,
This week, you really got thinking about where I am and where I’m going. Using your guidelines, I’m striving for self love and self mastery. We’ll see what happens after. There’s been many inspiring teachers to help me, mainly Thomas Moore, Wim Hof, Loner Wolf and others. The world has much beauty and inspiration for me focus on. I not looking for transcendence but am always open. Your work is always valued and appreciated by me. Thanks.
Thank you Pierre ♡
Beautiful article. Thanks. I would say service is another way of experiencing Self for me. Volunteering time to those in need takes me out of the small self in the moment.
Absolutely Renee, I love this ♡
Hi Alethiea
Thank you so much for this article. It has helped me to put so much of the last 20 years of my life in to context.
I can identify completely with the first five stages and feel I’m stuck in stage five. Though I’ve had experiences of stages 6 I still seem to fall back to five a lot of the time.
My spiritual journey was triggered by meeting again, after 25 years, the man whom I later realised was my twin flame. However, whilst I’m very grateful for this my middle and inner worlds are struggling to synthesise and move beyond this.
Any helpful ideas would be most welcome.
Thank you.
I think I’m somewhere between stage 4-6. I’ve experienced depression and this year I went into the darkest depression episode which kind of propeled my spiritual awakening. I have had experiences with psychedelics, however, as Aletheia wrote, they worsened my symptoms because they made me see a lot of shadows/darkness.
Right now I’m struggling to find a specific meditation tradition that’s fitting for me.
I’m feeling better everyday. I’m not the happiest or most peaceful person, but I think my awareness towards my depression is getting bigger and bigger which helps me befriend more and more all that sadness.
Thanks for this article.
Thank you for sharing, Valentina. Regarding depression and meditation, have you ever tried heart-based meditation techniques, such as Metta (or loving-kindess meditation)? I’d recommend trying that out, and if you have already, sticking with it for at least one month to notice how it genuinely impacts you. Much love <3
Hey Valentina, psychedelics for those with depression or mental health issues are recommended only under careful supervision. Check out clinical trials ongoing worldwide for psilocybin for depression, there might be some where you are. If you meet the requirements, you can have it done clinically. Alternatively, if you want to continue exploring this, have a look at the retreat centre like Synthesis in the Netherlands which conduct healing ceremonies and accept folks with depression/ mental health issues. They use higher doses than what would be used recreationally and so healing work is deeper (shadows/ darkness may be only stage 1 of the trip out of several stages due to lower dose). I would also explore psilocybin microdosing.
As for depression, search for Ram Dass’s talk on depression on Youtube, it may offer a useful perspective. And as for meditation, try the simple anapana Buddhist meditation, it was a life changer for me. I hope you heal. Light and love.
How can I get started with plant medicine journeying and altered states of consciousness? I have never intentionally done either. Do you recommend any practical resources to help me get started?
Hi Lotus,
If you want to induce a trance state, I recommend checking out this guide on our website: https://lonerwolf.com/trance-state/
Regarding plant medicine, that’s hard for me to answer as it’s illegal in many places of the world. I would consider using marijuana (which is a plant medicine and has been legalized in many places now), as a gentle way of beginning this practice, but I’d recommend using resources like Erowid (a website platform dedicated to responsible entheogenic use) and general common sense when approaching this path.
Look into “set and setting” when taking any mind-altering substance, and of course, if you have a mental illness or pre-existing health condition, proceed with caution (aka. take microdoses), avoid this path altogether, or talk to your medical professional about it first.
Much love <3
Thank You Luna for this lovely article. Stay blessed. Conscience must unite with Universality to feel one in its truly realized sense of being.
Thank you Hussain ♡
Hi Aletheia,
Sorry now I can comment! :)
Thanks for this informative post on Eastern and Western understandings regarding Self Realization. This is enlightening! As per the stages you have listed, I would just like to share that I am on the 9th stage. Interestingly, I did not do any meditation, yoga, or chanting. I just attended a scientific ceremony of Self Realization wherein the body complex and Soul (Self) are separated scientifically by knowing each through their properties. At the end of some 2-3 hours, a conviction is established that I am not this body but “I am pure Soul”. At the same time, I get the knowledge of who is the doer of this world. So, this is totally Gnan marg (path of knowledge). As this is very different from the paths known to Self Realization, I am sharing it. You can simple search on Google for Dadabhagwan and head towards the official site to know more.
Thanks for sharing Dipali :)
Somehow I am unable to comment
I have been self realized (stage 9) for 2 years.
I found that there is a lot of momentum behind certain thoughts and behaviours that dissipate over time, I guess you could call this an integration period.
My experience was kind of like a snowball, gaining momentum and then the awakening was very sudden, just while I was walking around town.
In this sense, it really is a gift, because I wasnt doing or practicing anything to acheive it.
With nothing to become or attain, I’m still a bit at a loss of what to do in life, but I’m also accepting of this and have heard its not unusual for people to spend a few years not doing a whole lot after self realisation.
Wow Markus. Thank you for sharing this. I’ve heard that Eckhart Tolle also spent some years doing “nothing” as he was being super present.
people call me Eugene, from Ireland, been living in your stage 9 for 18 months
Hi Eugene from Ireland ;)
Hi my name isJohn Rifenburgh I live in the states and I am stifled in finding myself due to an overwhelming addiction if I were well off it wouldn’t be an issue but due to being poor what I’m left with is doctors that want to throw drug replacement therapies at me and I am dying to be in a ayahuasca ceremony but South America is way out of my price range I am also looking for a type of holistic therapist that takes my insurance and has the same views you promote
I am in desperate need so any advice or anything is much appreciated
John
Hi John,
I hear you brother. Have you researched online to see what legal psychedelics are available in your own country? There are many plant medicines available and you could always join a Facebook group about that and ask if someone would be willing to be your sitter (or if you have a close friend, they could watch you as well). I’ve also heard that it’s possible to grow your own ayahuasca vines, but again you’d have to check the legality of that in your country. I hope you find what you’re searching for ♡
John, I have literally just broke down on my bed after months of being stuck with this addiction. I’ve had no sleep, last night I was literally on my knees crying, frustrated screaming at myself why am I doing this, it’s not giving me the high anymore I’m just killing myself now and I’ve broken my own heart.
I have just had a 20 min breakdown after finally seeing!!! I’ve got my drug downstairs but I don’t want it! I’m done!
8 years of awakening and so much growth I can’t believe im still alive!
Fortunately for me John, this drug doesn’t cause much withdrawal just a week or 2 of depression and im already ready to take it on. I’ve been through worse.
I think once u break through you won’t care!! You’ve done it and you’re a f…….n hero!!
You will be fine im sure, just listen to your body.
Hi John,
I’m not so well off, too, in terms of the Western World, so I know what you’re talking about. What has helped me a great deal is homeopathy, it really has. Fortunately, I have someone who does it free for me, who does not charge anything at all. I strongly advise you to find a good (!) homeopath who can help you. My experience is that it works quickly in getting you back on the right track if the remedy was the right one, and then slowly, sometimes very slowly, but steadily helps you to feel alright (all right) again. It may take years, unlike perhaps Ayahuasca or or other drugs, which I’ve never done. There’s no immediate ‘high’ experience, no epiphany, none the like. Only bonesteady honest realization of who and what you are, and from then on you can start to work.
I’m not saying this works for everyone, but has for me. Try to find someone, go to them cap in your hands, be honest about your situation and say you’re broke. If they what life is about, they will help you without charging anything, knowing it will pay off some other way. Mind you, it has to be a good classic homeopath.
Go for it, there’s nothing to lose. Hope this will help you