The spiritual awakening journey is about returning to the center of yourself. It is a homecoming to your Soul or True Nature.
But the spiritual awakening path is not linear. We do not move from point A to point B in a single straight line. Instead, we often move in spirals and concentric circles.
Contrary to its popular depiction, spiritual awakening isn’t like hiking up an ascending mountain – instead, it’s comparable to a journey taken through a series of rippling valleys.
These valleys contain benevolent guides and treasures, but also traps, monsters, and other perils.
We can go from feeling blissfully connected to devastated in the space of a few steps. But regardless of what you’re feeling, be assured that so long as you’re on this path, you are always learning. You are always growing. And you are moving ever-closer to the center of the mandala: your Eternal, Unchanging Self.
Spiritual Awakening Test
If you’ve read our previous spiritual awakening article, you’ll be familiar with the seven different stages of this path. The free spiritual awakening test below makes this knowledge experiential so that you can discover where you are at right now. Doing so will help you to gain your bearings, orient yourself, and know what to do next.
Be aware, however, that there are no “better” or “worse” stages. This isn’t a competition. Furthermore, it’s common to move backward and forward on the path.
Ultimately we’ve tried our best to define the indefinable. So be aware of the limitations of this test, while also seeing its value.
Finally, if you like this test, consider signing up to our free Spiritual Awakening course.
The Deep Inner Work Stage:
In 2017, I came across a spiritual Instagram account that marvellously spoke through me. When I learned from her posts that she had been a life-long loner and was a highly intuitive person, I then realized that I wasn’t alone. I’ve always been quite reserved and observant during my school years outside my home, leading to me struggle to making friends. As I reached my early 20s, I started appreciated my true self. I was in the process of “inner-standing” myself and tapping towards my subconscious. I started to become highly aware of myself and my surroundings by then. I learned that I was an empath and INFJ. So it was no wonder why I could quickly pick up the energies of people, whether I liked it or not. As an introvert I’m also the type to want to look deep into the problem to help other people. Reading my natal chart was also an interesting learning curve. I felt comfortable with myself knowing that I was alone in a crowd full of people I didn’t truly connect with. I now crave for authentic connections with others, and no longer feel the need to explain myself to anyone. It was my past social anxieties that paved a way to making me feel empathy towards others. I’ve had a long-term soft spot for those who didn’t quite “fit in” since I was that person during my youthful years. Currently, I’m continuing to search deep within myself to embrace my truth, and by taking that “red pill” so that I’m aware to not be a part of this “matrix” we’re in. We need to free ourselves from this 3rd dimensional consciousness in order reach our Higher selves. Anyways, thanks for reading and I wish the best for all of you!
Amazing, I really did not think to find such fulfilling wisdom in the content. Thank you for your kindness, geneorisity, wisdom, honesty…
I am the seeking stage.
My spiritual awakening began 3 days ago. My image and reputation has always secretly ruled my life. I have always been aware that knowledge, unity and believing in yourself are true means of “power” and always understood and projected that but I’ve never truly felt it inside me.
Instead I have worked in jobs that have mentally crippled me while hiding it from the world because they always tell me how good my job is, how nice my car is, how respectable i present myself, how good my relationship is, how cool my friends are.
The truth is the connection I have with my partner and few friends is special and I know that. But the awe and hysteria of people’s opinions has never made me feel good or in anyway. I almost feel sorry for people who say nice things to me because I’m thinking I feel lost as it is so you must be so lost you don’t even realise because why are you idolising my life. In fact during this time of realisation I’ve faced up to an issue in my life which I keep pretending isn’t a problem and keep secret from everyone. But now I realise it doesn’t matter, because I’ve finally admitted not myself actually that really has got to stop.
As I said above this is day 3.
What’s bought this on?
A few months ago i had really started to stop caring about the things that enabled me to protect my image and reputation. I.e my “amazing” job for money and other people’s opinions. Two things that used to make me feel physically sick sometimes trying so hard to make sure I up keep I literally do not care about right now. I think been in lockdown has done this for me… not having to worry about how I’m perceived has made me realise how much I enjoy actually feeling relaxed.
In turn a job that was driving me crazy and I believed my absolute life depending on I have walked away from because I literally did not care. Baring in mind at this moment in time there is global panic and shut down, all I’m hearing and seeing is we’re in a recession there are no jobs and I’ve walked out of mine supposedly when I need one most… I left my job about 4 weeks ago and I haven’t felt like I NEED to find another job in the same career be secure, like how I always have thought. I’ve been weirdly and confusingly calm and happy during a time where I’ve got “nothing”.
In those 4 weeks I’ve had a little hobby of finding fact from faction in this coronavirus hysteria that is everywhere at the moment. I’ve basically just been researching the shit out of things “conspiracy theories” and “Mainstream Media”’until I’ve proved to myself what is and isn’t trustworthy, disregarding what the population is saying. I’ve been feeling stronger and more excited by the knowledge I know I have been acquiring. It’s been like critical thinking, something I’ve always been able to do but been to scared to do it.
That’s the background.
Then 3 days ago I went to a protest and seeing people band together not cowering down to anyone been brave sticking together all peacefully, proudly and happily protest together about lies and coversup of the abuses of our human rights that are going right now, has done more than awaken me I think it’s changed me! I had so much energy on Saturday I walked 35000 steps, was not intimidated by the police and even after a 2 hour journey back home I felt like I had been on drugs because I was absolutely buzzing and so felt like I had a sense of purpose. And since then I’ve done nothing but think, discuss with others who already feel awakened, I’ve cried at points with happiness, I’ve been shocked and amazed that literally everything around me is a lie. All these wonderful symptoms listed above, I’ve had it, I’m feeling it or I know it’s coming. I can honestly say I’ve never felt like this before. I’m embracing it. I was worried that this feeling is going to fade away at some point and I’ll lose it but after coming across this website I know I’m on the right path. I thank the person I connected with who’s told me about this. I was telling him about my disbelief , outrage but excitement in what I’m experiencing in the world around me and he said “welcome to the great awakening”
I feel like I’m on a journey that’s just started and don’t want to end.
It’s funny how the universe guides you to the correct path during the times that you don’t have anyone to turn to. The past 2 years have been extra difficult for me especially my mental health. I used to be so confident and optimistic but I am finally awake. I felt like the last 24 years of my life I’ve been walking on Earth like a ghost making terrible decisions and not prioritizing myself. I’m in the Seeking Stage and it’s quite accurate given I just started looking for answers and finding my true purpose. I manifesting strength in my journey. It would be difficult but I know it will be the most beautiful thing that will happen to me. I just know it. Thank you so much. Your website has been helping me a lot in my journey to enlightenment.
Disillusionment Stage.
Yes. Very much so.
I’ve been reclusive (and very ill) most of this year and I’ve noticed that in every situation where I have dealt with people, I could practically see right through them. I refer to it (perhaps, falsely) as clarity, but it seems very bleak and despairing. Seeing the world through different eyes is like a culture shock for the senses. It has turned itself inward and made me question everything within myself, as well as pushing through and seeking the truths of everything around me.
Yet, I’m beginning to put the pieces together. I’m having a lot of “aha!” moments now as things are starting to reveal themselves.
Also, I’ve just discontinued treatment via healthcare system and am now seeking alternate routes to heal my mind and body. I have chronic illness, chronic pain, mental illness and problems with my innards that months of testing and gallbladder removal surgery could not relieve.
I weened myself off multiple medications in May of this year, including Opiates that I had been on for three years, switching GP’s in the process.
I believe my journey is leading me away from hospitals and towards something(s) that can heal me as a whole.
Integration and Expansion Stage is where I’m at according to this test. And truly it describes every aspect of my current relationship with myself and life. This spiritual evolution has taken 3+ years of healing the past, constantly researching better ways of living, releasing all trauma, deep inner child healing, and a true love for everything in this world. I’m currently writing a book about the current war on consciousness. I’m so excited for it, it’s taken a long time, but it is worth it. For anyone wanting to get to this stage, just know it’ll be a lonely journey. You’ll have difficulty connecting with others as your views are too complex for most. People will perceive you as being pretentious or too good, when in reality, your just living your truth free of corruption. Just know you’re not alone. One day we’ll find more people like us. Just be patient.
More about we.
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
You can only give of yourself when your at full capacity.
Although I feel weary or tired at times this year. I see it as a sign to take rest and recharge.
I’ve started teaching more this year I feel ready and strong to assist those who need me.
Much love
i have been in my spiritual journey for about a year and a half now and got the seeking stage. i don’t feel that i am in that stage because i am not worried about what happens after death i just trust that the universe has my back.
Id like to hear your book plesse I do not have any money but as soon as im able i can then make a donation
In November 2018, my fathers Alzheimer,s got really bad and my “sister ” came out after being evicted, to move in and help. Since she was unemployed, I did everything I could for her monetarily and emotionally to help her help me with my father. Didn’t work out so well because after my father passed in April this year, she told me that she did not like me so I wasted time and money on an ungrateful person. At Thanksgiving last year, the love of my life developed pancreatic cancer. I was told to suck it up and not cry so I tried. He passed in June and now I am stuck in a house with someone who makes my life miserable and does not consider that I am in mourning for my life and my love both of which I lost. I cannot use the kitchen or other areas in the house that she left for about 30 years and came back to and took over. I am a prisoner and so damn alone in my grief that honestly, death would be a blessing to me so I could either be with him or not be at all. That is the dark night of my soul!
Hello Lora, I feel sad to hear that your life is going like that, I feel your sadness :(, I wish there was something you could do to break free from that place and woman you’re with, something that would make you happy and alive again, some kind of purpose. Please don’t give up on being happy, don’t give up on finding that happiness please, yours is still out there, go after it. Do whatever is necessary, make plans, set timings, visualize your happiness, be it a place, a thing, anything visualize it and do whatever is necessary to achieve it, don’t mind other people no more, it’s your time to be happy now, be strong woman. Fight for your own Happiness. Do anything, ANYTHING to achieve it.
Be Happy, stay blessed, may all the good forces in this universe protect and guide you.
Lots of Love
Simone :’)
I really wanted to share something…I feel so alone but I also feel that is okay. At this point in my life I feel like I don’t care about anything anymore but my spiritual evolution. Everything else seems not important anymore except for the love of my children and parents and other people. But simple things like meeting with friends or dating seem so unimportant. I know in my heart of hearts that I will not be in a relationship anymore. That is not because I don’t want to but because I feel like there is something more important and bigger for me ahead and to do. Does anyone relate to what I am feeling? I am really quiet these days, need to have alot of alone time and reflection time. Also I cry alot about almost everything, experience panic attacks and hyperventilation. I know all too well about stress symptoms and the earthly approach to everything concerning that so please…Oh, I am 41 years old at the moment. HSP, empath, fibromyalgia. All my life have I been feeling a certain way and it just has gotten stronger.
I feel the exactly the same i.e. anxiety,depression, isolation, abandonment by family members.Stay alone most of the time but after years of searching everything from what you could possible think off an awarenes started entering my Spiritual body within.It is like I woke up oneday and an awareness started to grow within me.It is as if a part of Spirit is returning and i feel reborn.Don’t know why now but meditation just increases my awareness.listening to you tube videos on sleep hypnosis with bi nural beats helps me to sleep and listening to 435 hertz tones from you tube also helps.Sometimes I wasn’t sleeping for 3 to 4 days at a time.Not recommended for anyone,i jus t could’nt go into dream land.But checking out you tube using it for programs that guide you through sleep meditation will help.Just find one you like and listen and if that one dosen’t work then try another video.Hope this helps.
Not by choice
Loneliness can be a blessing while one is so caught up in his/her spiritual path but it can also become a sort of hindrance to the development of one’s heart.
Spiritual evolution can lead some people to walk inside a sort of forest, full of beautiful trees and lots of other plants and one can feel so fulfilled by this environment up the point to forget there is something worth connecting to outside the forest.
Preferring to spend time alone, in a safe environment and practising meditation, or just looking around non-judgementally, experiencing everything as it is in the present moment is a good thing.
Perhaps there’s more in the vast world around us which needs to be known, investigated and understood. So don’t forget that you are also a human being with a heart that beats and keeps you alive as your breath does. So I would suggest to be grateful for these gifts of your heart and your breath but also to live wholehearted and let your life unfold in every possible way, including and not setting it apart, LOVE.
Love for yourself, for your body, for your neighbours, for every member of your family and ultimately for every human being.
Evoking the Dalai Lama morning prayer from Shantideva Daily Prayer:
“… And for the boundless multitudes of living beings,
May I bring sustenance and awakening,
Enduring like the earth and sky,
Until all beings are freed from sorrow
And all are awakened.”
WIth Metta,
Hi, Angel. I hope my opinion doesn`t overstep any boundaries, and if I misunderstood the message, I apologize. It sounded to me like you are in something that looks a lot like depression, and maybe at a crossroad. My personal advice for someone at a crossroad such as the one you seem to be face is to ask for help from someone trained to offer such help. I have struggled with depression myself and I have seen others too… in those moments we often loose sight of perspective and it feels like a fog is surrounding us, making it more difficult to take the right turn at the right time. Someone from the outside, completely objective, to hold our hand and direct us, or to just turn on a light and dissipate a little that fog, can make the difference between agony and relief.
sometimes we feel like we can just keep standing for as long as we still have breath, and maybe in the meantime the fog will dissipate on its own… with this kind of standing and this kind of fog, things are different … some people start crumbling as they are still standing and they don`t even realize it happening …. and it can take even years… Usually when we get to such a situation, we became less engaged in our loved ones` lives, and they see us crumbling and disengaging and we don`t pay the necessary attention to their calls…. when we let ourselves fade from their lives(even if we`re physically present every day!), they start descending into their own anxiety…. That`s no gift from a parent to his children. And not a memory that will ever comfort them in their future life.
What I`m saying – if what I understood is really not far from what is happening to you – even if you think you can still stand up in the fog and panic, it does affect those you care about and that care about you the most! For their sake, don`t fight this alone. And don`t expect them to be help…. no prophet is welcome in his own country, usually, which means it`s mostly unlikely for them to know how to pull you out of this fog…. For their sake. if not for yours, ask for the right help.
Again, if I misunderstood what you said, of I assumed what was not said, or if I invaded a boundary, I apologize. I hope things change for the better in your life as soon as possible. Best whishes.
I want to share my appreciation for the spiritual journey stage test. I was surprised I was able to select feeling answers; this seems like a first for me. Also, my ‘shifting perspective stage’ result matches what I’m experiencing inside and feels like a gift of affirmation since I’ve been on a self awareness journey for a year now. I have stared to practicing self acceptance in the past few months and this has brought me some peace.
Thank you for making this information available and bringing blessings to so many.
Warmly, Gordon Andrew
Thank you Gordon, you’re kind words about the experience with this updated test lets me know we’re on the right track :)
Just wanted to emphasise Gordon Andrew appreciation! Luna & Sol this website is amazing…. funny how I keep coming back Randomly here…usually, in my darkest moments like with a year apart…
Sorry not so eloquent
Don’t want to spread a “bad vibe” but feeling lost was spot on….as soon as I have more money I am glad to donate!
When feeling better will try to write and share more enlightened stuff for now just wanted to really thank you for your work wisdom and altruism .
Peace
Thank you Deborah, I’m glad we can be here for you when you feel the calling back to this path, or life pushes you toward it :)
I just wanted to let you know that finding your website has been a spiritual and personal life changing moments. It has spun me upside down and inside out. On top of my being and lost in the darkThank you so much for all the information you provide❤️It has and wil continue to be my go to place when I feel lost and confused ❤️I have from the get go always found the answers or leads to get me on my way here❤️❤️
Never stop and Thank you
Senserely, Robert Coenen
That’s so meaningful for us to here, we put our heart and souls into what we share and learning about how deeply it affects the journeys of you guys makes it all worthwhile :). Thank you Robert for filling us with the joy to keep doing what we do!
Hi, Thank you for the spiritual journey test as it surprised me a little.. Not because I doubt the result but because I feel I’ve already been through, passed, or lifted up (A little?) The dark night of the soul.. I should know the answer to this i suppose, but is there more than 1 phase? Only because i feel better or more accepting about my life than previous years although not quite “happy”.. so i suppose maybe I am still experiencing it?
Much love
Thank you Brooke for sharing. I see this path not as a linear one, but as a spiral. We can come back and revisit parts of it throughout our life, because we’re imperfect humans still growing. The moment we’re perfect we’ll be dead as no further growth will be possible, and it’s a valuable thing; to know that we can descend back into the dark night if we get off track or need certain things acknowledged keeps our egos in check and humble. I hope that helps provide some clarity. :)
Thank you very much, I’m in Breakthrough stage. All true amazing