Starting The Journey
Beginning the spiritual awakening journey can feel a little intimidating or confusing at times. Where do we start? What path do we follow? What comes next? These are all normal concerns and questions. What’s crucial to remember is that you are allowed to go at your own pace. Let Life lead you to where you need to go next (just as it has led you here). And trust your instincts!
The way we see it, there are two aspects to the spiritual journey, the first being the practice of working with the inner psychology and the second being the path of opening and surrendering to the Divine. Working with the psychological aspect is what we refer to as inner work and it involves exploring your inner self and dissolving the blockages that obscure your Inner Light. This "Starting the Journey" section explores many inner work practices.
Opening and surrendering to the Divine is the second aspect of the spiritual journey which we refer to as soul work, which you'll find that we deal with more in the Illumination, Traps & Pitfalls, Rebirth, and Integration categories (however, both inner work and soul work practices are typically incorporated throughout all categories of our work – you can refer back to the categories or portals on our main page).
Below, you’ll find some key places to begin and other enlightening resources that will help you journey inwards:
Must read articles on Starting The Journey
Recent Starting The Journey articles
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6 Examples of Psychological Projection We All Commit
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How Do We Find True Connection in an Individualistic, Sick Planet?
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Spirituality vs Religion: 11 Differences (With Pros + Cons List)
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11 Signs You’re Called to Be a Shaman
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What Really Is the Law of Attraction?
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Spiritual Awakening: 23 Major Signs + Symptoms
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What is a Twin Flame & 7 Reasons It Can Be a Toxic Idea
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9 Signs You’re in a Spiritual Relationship (& What This Means)
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18 Benefits of Journaling (+ Tips For “Bad” Writers!)
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7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being Grateful
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How to Create Your Own Full Moon Ritual (With 5 Suggestions)
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51 Things To Do On Christmas – Alone!
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The Ultimate Guide to Crown Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Heart Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Sacral Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Root Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Solar Plexus Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Throat Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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The Ultimate Guide to Third Eye Chakra Healing For Complete Beginners
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How to Open Your Third Eye and Awaken Your Extrasensory Gifts
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Divine Masculine: 9 Ways to Awaken Your Inner Shiva
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How to Begin a Spiritual Journal (Start Here!)
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How to Journal: 19 Beginner Tips For Modern Mystics
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15 Reflective Journal Prompts For Emotional Wellness & Self-Healing
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Soul Work & Internal Family Systems (IFS): Beginner’s Guide
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How to Ground Yourself (12 Powerful Techniques)
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What is Spirituality? (& How to Choose YOUR Path)
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10 Soulmate Love Myths Everyone Needs to Read
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8 Different Types of Love According to the Ancient Greeks
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12 Signs You’ve Met Someone From Your Soul Family
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Why Romantic Love Will Not Complete You
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Why We Use the Search For Love to Escape Ourselves
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What is a Soul Mate and Do We ALL Have One?
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Emotional Minimalism: How to Purge Yourself From Inner Chaos and Clutter
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39 Self-Care Ideas For Those Who Struggle With Self-Love
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11 Warning Signs From the Universe
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What is Unconditional Love and Why Do We Desperately Need It?
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What Is Karma and Is Your Destiny Sealed?
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12 Signs You Have a Possessive Boyfriend, Girlfriend or Partner (and What to Do)
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9 Realistic Ways of Overcoming Social Anxiety (That Actually Work)