Many people imagine spiritual awakening as an ending. A moment where searching dissolves and life finally makes sense. Yet for many, the real challenge begins afterwards. The insight may arrive quietly or forcefully, but either way it rarely lands into a life that is immediately ready to hold it.

Life after a spiritual awakening can feel strangely ordinary and deeply unsettling at the same time. Old roles no longer fit. Familiar motivations lose their pull. What once mattered may now feel hollow, while meaning has not yet re-formed in a new way. This in-between space is rarely talked about, yet it is where much of the real integration happens.

This article explores what tends to unfold after spiritual awakening, why confusion and disorientation are common, and how to navigate this phase with patience, compassion, and psychological grounding.

A practical guide to spiritual practices, ancient wisdom, and navigating the real challenges of awakening—from non-dual highs to Dark Nights of the Soul. Learn how to stay present, resilient, and connected to truth despite the ego’s resistance.

The Dark Night of the Soul isn’t a sign that something has gone wrong—it’s a profound stage of spiritual transformation where old identities fall away and deeper layers of self begin to surface. This article explores what triggers it, how it feels, and how to move through it with clarity and support.

Spirituality is not something abstract or reserved for certain people — it’s the fabric of our lived experience. This guide offers a grounded, compassionate introduction to what spirituality really is, how it shapes our inner and outer lives, and the simple practices that help us cultivate purpose, inner peace, and connection. Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your practice, this is a gentle starting place for exploring your spiritual path with clarity and intention.

In the yogic tradition, kundalini is seen as the spiritual potential within every human being, coiled like a sleeping serpent at the base of the spine until awakened. The purpose of yoga, particularly in the tantric and kundalini schools, is not to force this energy to rise but to prepare the body and mind to handle its awakening safely and harmoniously.

Like many things on the spiritual path, spiritual awareness can be difficult to grasp if you haven't experienced it knowingly. I say knowingly, because it's such an inherent part of who you are, for sure, there are times in your life when you have been spiritually aware.

Whether it was a deep knowing that you couldn't explain, a psychic experience that came from nowhere, or a sense of pure beingness that permeated you for a moment.

When you're stuck in your head, you're not really here. You’re missing life. You’re going through the motions on autopilot. And life becomes dull, boring and meaningless.

But life was never meant to be dull, boring and meaningless; it’s meant to be rich, vibrant and glorious.

The truth is, most people spend their days trapped in thought. But when you practice embodiment, something shifts. You come alive, the world comes alive with you, and there's a depth and meaning to life that makes it so worth living.

I'm not here to slam therapy. I believe it's a vital part of our personal and spiritual journey toward wholeness and lasting peace. But I do think many people are missing the mark by making it the primary focus, instead of integrating other aspects of growth.

As a transpersonal psychologist, I recommend a more integrative approach to life. The truth is, therapy can become counterproductive if it isn’t supported by other forms of growth. Too much therapy without this balance might leave you feeling like you've overdone therapy, while you still don’t feel any closer to real change. Worst case, it can actually cause more psychological harm.

Gratitude...bla bla bla. Old news, right? Just another trending buzzword, right?

Hold up a minute. Maybe there's a reason for all the hype?

What if this simple practice holds the secret to dissolving the self and awakening a deeper, almost mystical consciousness for spiritual growth?

And we've overlooked it. Fobbing it off rolling our eyes going, "yeah, yeah, I know all about that!"

There's good reason this spiritual practice keeps hanging around. There's something powerful and transformative about it. You'll find it in all the spiritual traditions of the world in some form or another.

And in transpersonal psychology, it’s seen as a transformative practice that bridges the personal and transpersonal realms. A fundamental practice on anyone's spiritual path.

So how does gratitude shift us beyond the ego’s grip into transcendence and oneness?

We all know that spiritual practices were designed to encourage spiritual growth. Now neuroscience is giving us a sneaky peak at what’s going on in the brain during heightened spiritual states. And similar neural correlates can be found in some unexpected hobbies. Discover which hobbies can prime your brain for a spiritual awakening.

Wondering how to start your spiritual journey as a beginner? You probably already have. This article breaks down what the journey looks like, how to spot the signs, and what tools can help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Had a spiritual experience that blew your mind and now you’re desperate to kill your ego? You’re not alone. That taste of oneness and bliss makes it feel like your toxic ego is the only thing standing in the way of your true self. We just want to destroy it, now! But torching it? Kinda not very spiritual. This article dives into why making peace with your ego is the fastest way to living in universal consciousness.

Having a mystical experience or experiencing the mystical state and non-duality is an important part of any spiritual path. It can be a total game changer. And it is ultimately what all this spiritual practice is about when you begin your spiritual journey. So, what causes mystical experiences?

Something deep within you is shifting, your reality is changing, your world view is expanding. Maybe you're beginning to perceive the interconnectedness of all things. As if a veil is lifting, revealing new dimensions of understanding and insight that were once hidden from view.

I can't tell you whether it's a good idea to talk to others about your mystical experience. But I will share some thoughts on the back of my own experience. I've had two mystical experiences, and one of them I find perfectly fine to talk about.

The other, until recently, I've been totally in the closet about, and it happened nearly seven years ago.