Can You Lose Your Spiritual Awakening

The hero's journey, an evolutionary process of growth and transformation woven into all great myths and stories, was outlined by renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell: “A genuinely heroic shift of awareness occurs when we stop worrying about ourselves and our own self-preservation.”

The primary pushing off point for any hero's quest is known as the call to adventure. The call to adventure is a break from regular life, a signal that comes from deep inside, grabs your attention, and drives you in a new direction. The spark that sets off a spiritual awakening is a call to adventure. Every life has a moment that, if grasped, will change it forever. The call to adventure is a reawakening experience, a shift in perspective that forces you to reconsider your perspective on life. A travel to a strange location, the loss of innocence, an illness, a challenge, the death of a close friend, a near-death experience, or the loss of a job are all examples of spiritual experiences. Regardless of the specifics, the experience alters your perspective and causes you to see the world through fresh eyes. You've been given the task of living an ordinary life in an extraordinary way.

At this critical juncture, Joseph Campbell advises that you must choose whether or not to accept the call to adventure. In truth, though, ignoring the call isn't an option because your soul is inviting you to change on a deeper level. If you ignore the call, the opportunity will recycle itself like a skip on a record, patiently waiting for you to embrace the call to a new existence, thanks to your unique karmic influences. Furthermore, there is no going back once a transforming and deeply waking incident has occurred. Your eyes have been opened, and no matter how much you try to reject it, you can't turn away from the image of a greater reality calling to you.

You enter a broader universe once you've answered the call to adventure. You take an active role in your spiritual development and advancement. As you begin to manage your life toward chances that enhance your knowledge, responsibility becomes the operative word. Everything feels the same and weirdly different at the same time, thanks to a tiny alteration in perspective.

How can I regain my spirituality?

Spiritual wellbeing can be reached in a variety of ways, both physically and intellectually, because it involves one's values, beliefs, and purpose.

How do I renew myself?

When we think about renewal, we frequently think of rebirth: the death of something old and the birth of something new. Winter appears to be clinging to its grip this year, refusing to give way to spring and the promise of new life. Although we still have a ways to go before we can really appreciate the warmth and light that spring provides, we may begin to consider what we can do to renew ourselves and make our lives new.

I enjoy writing about this subject because it is so upbeat. Allowing our lives to follow the cycles of nature reminds us that no matter what happens to us, there are always ways to change things, improve our chances, and/or start anew. Spring is an excellent time of year to reflect on who we are and what we want to become. It's a fantastic time to think about making changes and setting goals for the coming year.

Here are five strategies for regrouping, reprioritizing, renewing, and possibly re-inventing oneself. Many of them are practical suggestions, while others are exercises in “re-thinking” who you are and what you want to be.

Streamline your life.

Although not a new notion by any stretch of the imagination, it has recently been re-energized and re-imagined as part of the popular “decluttering” movement. There are two major topics to think about.

Clear out your living area. Do you make the most of everything you have? Otherwise, get rid of anything you don't need. “One person's trash is another person's treasure.” Donate good-condition clothing and household items to an organization or charity, as well as books to your local library or hospital. Acquire the ability to make do with less. In fact, some people make the purposeful decision to put a time limit on all purchases. Some people choose to downsize their living area even further, opting for a smaller house or apartment to save money.

De-clutter your mind and emotions. Why not utilize this time of year to remind yourself to let go of things that are dragging you down and eating your time and energy? What is the most important thing in your life to you? How much time do you spend with the people and things that are most important to you? What is the greatest method to spend your time in order to live the life you desire?

• Allow yourself to let go of the past in order to make place for new experiences.
• Reframe your perspective on what occurs to you. Even if you're having a bad day, think positively. Combine a negative and a pleasant emotion.

Begin something new.

• Experiment with your imagination. Return to school. Learning a new language is a great way to broaden your horizons. Learn to play a musical instrument. Become the stand-up comedian or diva you've always wanted to be.
• Make an effort to look for yourself. Make a health inventory that includes your nutrition, activity, genetics, and stress level. Begin cautiously, making minor adjustments at a time. This isn't about creating a new year's goal to be better, but rather a practical, deep examination of yourself and your health so that the years ahead can be lived to the fullest.
• Become a mentor and/or a volunteer. Your assistance and expertise will always be useful to someone or some endeavor.