16. You might get bodily symptoms. According to Kaiser, bodily symptoms such as weariness and brain fog often precede spiritual awakenings. (Of course, these symptoms could also be an indication of a medical issue, so don't dismiss them completely.)
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Can you get spiritually tired?
Is your faith making you feel disheartened, detached, or disillusioned? If this is the case, you may be suffering from spiritual exhaustion.
Spiritual tiredness is also known as spiritual weariness or a lack of motivation to move on; in other words, it occurs when we are spiritually drained, defeated, and tired of trying.
Spiritual fatigue is something that everyone goes through. It's all part of the journey of developing a close relationship with Jesus.
Many times I've felt spiritual lethargy and weariness, and I've learnt from these low occasions that God is constantly at my side. If I press into Jesus when I'm spiritually depleted, I emerge stronger, closer to God, and more developed in my faith.
Because of the seasons and hardships of life, spiritual tiredness is unavoidable. We don't have to stay there, though.
Whatever bothers our mind, body, or spirit, there is hope for Christ-followers. Although Jesus does not promise to remove our sorrow, He does promise to carry us until we see glimpses of His love and hope once more.
Spiritual exhaustion reminds me of my attempts to become an athlete. Yes, I tried out for runner, swimmer, volleyball player, and tennis player. But I've never been successful. I am an excellent walker, but not an athletic.
When I try to engage in sports, it appears that I have weights on each leg that prevent me from moving swiftly. It also appears that the earth is becoming harder, and I am becoming uncomfortable. Are you able to relate? Probably not if you're a sportsperson!
I feel defeated and weary when I try to force my body to do things it can't. When I focus on what I can't do in my faith rather than what Jesus wants me to do, I experience the same irritation.
Despite my lack of athletic achievement, I have learnt to overcome spiritual exhaustion by turning to God and recognizing when my spirit is depleted and in need of recharging.
“I'm giving God joyous praise.” I'm doing cartwheels in praise of my Savior, God. I take courage and gather strength by counting on God's Rule to triumph. I dash around like a deer. I feel like I'm the king of the hill!” MSG Habakkuk 3:18-19
What are the first signs of spiritual awakening and how do you feel it?
Names like Mahatma Gandhi, Buddha, and Jesus spring to mind when asked to think of awakened people. Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela, for example. These motivational figures may make you assume that being awakened is the same as being perfect. If that's the case, attempt to come up with some more relatable examples of awake people. It's helpful to see examples of people who are both flawed and seeking to live a good life with a greater good in mind.
- Russell Brand, who seems to exemplify a bizarre contradiction of continually questioning and searching for more knowledge while also having a sense of humour in the restroom.
- Jim Carrey, whose comedic genius aided him in seeing through the mirage of popularity and distancing himself from any desire for it.
- Oprah Winfrey, who popularized Eckhart Tolle and uses her SuperSoul Sunday show to preach enlightenment to millions of people, has a less enlightened obsession with her weight.
People who model spiritual awakening while not being perfect are what is required to make awakening feel attainable.
Now that you've seen a few examples of awakened people, let's look at how to know if you're experiencing an awakening. The ten indicators of spiritual awakening are listed below.
What does spiritual awakening feel like?
Psychological research on spiritual and kundalini awakenings is still in its early stages, and it has tended to ignore events that occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Studies on the impact of mystical experiences, such as spiritual and kundalini awakenings, on well-being have identified the predominantly positive, healing effects of these experiences, as well as some of the more challenging aspects brought on both by their disruptive nature and by their typically biased clinical interpretations. Despite a greater number of research addressing the powerful physical aspect of kundalini awakenings compared to spiritual awakenings, the subtle phenomenological variations between spiritual and kundalini awakenings have rarely been studied. The interchangeable use of these terminology could make it difficult to comprehend these experiences and their effects, especially as stronger bodily feelings may imply more difficult outcomes. Some of the phenomenological and neurobiological bases of drug and non-drug induced ASCs, as well as the links between the spiritual features of ASCs and the symptoms of TLE and trait absorption, have been investigated by neuroscientific and psychological study. However, SSA/SKAs have yet to be mapped within the ASC framework, and the common predictors used to research ASCs (TLL and absorption) have not been tested as efficient predictors of SSA/SKAs.
This paper will explore the general properties of SSA/SKAs, their consequences on well-being, how they compare to other measurable ASCs, their links with TLL and absorption, and the potential phenomenological variations between them in order to fill certain gaps in the data. The authors hypothesize that Spontaneous Kundalini Awakenings (SKAs) are not only more physical than Spontaneous Spiritual Awakenings (SSAs), but also more likely to produce negative experiences, based on the prevalence of anecdotal accounts of physical and energetic experiences preceding challenging kundalini experiences. After that, the phenomenological distribution of spontaneous Spiritual and Kundalini Awakenings will be mapped within the ASC framework by comparing their phenomenological distribution to that of non-drug and drug-induced ASCs. Following a similar approach to the investigation of induced ASCs, analysis will be undertaken to evaluate the hypothesis that TLL and trait absorption predict the severity of the SSA/SKA ASC. More research will be done to see how the SSA/SKA sample's population distribution compares to the distribution of previously reported “normal” TLL and absorption samples. The short- and long-term effects of these events on one's well-being will be investigated.
What is soul exhaustion?
Soul weariness can make you feel as though you're running an endless marathon. It can feel as if you're treading water in the middle of the ocean for hours on end soul exhaustion can make you feel as if you don't have any more tears to cry, as if your tear ducts, like your spirit, are forever empty.
Why does my soul feel tired?
The reason for this is that our soul, like overused muscles or shattered bones, requires time to recover. When your soul is fatigued, it's usually a sign that you're not on track with your goals. Your inner flame is fading, and it's time to tend to your spirit.
What is spiritual lethargy?
Spiritual lethargy can be defined as apathy and/or inaction toward one's own spiritual development and vitality. “There is little fellowship and little joy in the Lord,” writes A. W. Tozer, eloquently.
What is spiritual burnout?
Burnout is defined as a state of physical or emotional depletion caused by prolonged stress. You're at high risk of burnout if you're under pressure to commit more energy than you have, and this toll continues over time.
We'd like to talk about a different type of burnout: spiritual burnout. When you take on too much spiritual work without giving your spirit time to rest, process, and grow, you will experience this. Often, this entails filling your calendar with workshops and webinars, devouring self-help books, and devoting a significant portion of your social life to discussing spiritual concepts or experiences. By all means, we encourage you to explore and sustain an active spiritual life, but spirituality is, at its core, about living in harmony with your own soul and the Universe. The trick is to maintain a sense of equilibrium.
Spiritual burnout is vital to recognize and avoid since it clouds your vision, drains your inner energy, and, in extreme circumstances, can lead to a complete abandonment of your convictions. Understanding the difference between feeling challenged and the early indicators of burnout is the first step toward recognition. A state of activation is referred to as a challenge. When we are confronted with a difficult situation, our spiritual ego springs into action.
Deactivation signals, such as burnout, are a state of deactivation. You withdraw from yourself and your greater power after periods of severe stress.
- Spiritual skepticism (“I'm not sure I believe in God if something like this could happen.)
Spiritual burnout is caused by a variety of circumstances, including personal, social, occupational, and communal influences.
Perfectionists are frequently at the root of personal reasons. You may not be allowing yourself the time to walk a spiritual path in a way that supports you if you expect yourself to be perfect or if you are seeking a major spiritual shift in your life.
Friends and relatives can provide social aspects. Is there somebody in your life who has big hopes for you? Do you get advise from a lot of different people? It could be time for you to clarify your beliefs and ask for some time to do so.
Messages from your place of worship or spiritual gurus are examples of community factors. It's fine to take a break if you feel like the lessons you're learning or taking in are moving too quickly or are too large for you to handle all at once.
To begin with, lighten your baggage. If you lower your stress during the process, you will move much further and more meaningfully in the long term.
Make your spiritual practice personal and compassionate by choosing a time of day when you have some solitary time. It might be ten minutes of meditation or a quick prayer and journaling before bed. Perhaps it's as simple as expressing thanks each night before dinner. There are a variety of low-stress ways to connect with and be uplifted by your spirituality.
Take a look at your lifestyle and how your beliefs integrate into your daily life if the indicators of spiritual fatigue resonate with you. How do you achieve more equilibrium so that you can handle the stress of an emotionally hard breakthrough or a powerful physical reaction?
Above all, find a support system of friends, family, and leaders with whom you can communicate. We are global citizens who live in small towns. We are fortunate that, at the end of the day, we are all human beings who will never have to face this wonderful life alone.
