Symptoms Of Spiritual Awakening copyright Ellen L. Montgomery, 2001 reprinted with permission INTRODUCTION:     For the past several years, many of my friends, students, and clients have described experiencing a multitude of changes, strange feelings and physical sensations. I myself have been passing through an unusual period of my life that in many ways matches that of my friends. At first, I labeled what was happening to me as a mid-life crisis and/or menopause, but then I began to observe similar conditions among men and all age groups. At that point, I began to compare notes with others, and do some research into this subject. What follows is a compilation of my findings. Many of these may seem bizarre to some readers, but I can assure you that these conditions exist among healthy, mentally and emotionally sound adults from around the world. One note of caution: I am not recommending that anyone ignore major physical or emotional conditions requiring professional attention, so please do not overlook any serious medical condition. I only hope that this list is in some way helpful to those of you who are confused and worried about some of these symptoms. The advice given for many of the symptoms is also gathered from various sources (books on traditional spiritual practices as well as channeled information) and may not reflect my own personal experience. As with anything, use discernment: if it's useful, fine; if not, ignore it. One excellent book to read is What Is Lightbody? by Archangel Ariel, channeled by Tashira Tachi-ren. Another helpful resource is Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart. We all experience our spiritual development in our own unique way. For some of us, the changes occur slowly; for others, a series of events can trigger sudden growth. We do not all share the same symptoms or changes, and certainly we hold our individual spiritual beliefs. We are as different as snowflakes, yet we share a common essence and general shape. Some of this information may resonate with you. Other concepts may not be comfortable for you. Each of us must examine new information and discern for ourselves what is truth and what does not serve us. So I ask you to do this for yourself as you read this list. You are responsible for your own interpretation.  AWAKENING changing sleep patterns activity at the crown sudden waves of emotion old "stuff" seems to be coming up changes in weight changes in eating habits food intolerances, allergies you never had before amplification of the senses skin eruptions episodes of intense energy followed by periods of lethargy and fatigue changes in prayer and meditation power surges a range of physical manifestations looking younger vivid Dreams events that completely alter your life a desire to break free from restrictive patterns, life-draining jobs, consumptive lifestyles, and toxic people or situations emotional and mental confusion introspection, solitude and loss of interest in more extraverted activities creativity bursts a perception that time is accelerating a sense that something is impending impatience a deep yearning for meaning, purpose, spiritual connection, and revelation a sense that you are somehow different "teachers" appear everywhere you find a spiritual track that makes sense to you you are moving through learning and personal issues at a rapid pace invisible presences portents, visions, illusions, numbers and symbols increased integrity harmony with seasons and cycles electrical and mechanical malfunctions increased synchronicity and many other small miracles increased intuitive abilities and altered states of consciousness communication with Spirit a sense of Oneness with all moments of joy and bliss integration living with purpose feeling closer to animals, rocks, and plants seeing beings of other dimensions seeing a person's true form physically manifesting thoughts and desires left-brain fogginess dizziness falling, having accidents, breaking bones heart palpitations faster hair and nail growth a desire to find your soul mate or twin flame memories surfacing other chakra openings 1. CHANGING SLEEP PATTERNS: This may manifest as restlessness, hot feet, waking up two or three times a night, or feeling tired after you wake up and sleepy off and on during the day. There is something called the Triad Sleep Pattern that occurs for many: you sleep for about two to three hours, wake up, go back to sleep for another couple of hours, wake again, and go back to sleep again. For others, the sleep requirements have changed. You can get by on less sleep. Lately, I have been experiencing huge waves of energy running into my body from the crown. It feels good, but it keeps me awake for a long time, and then subsides. ADVICE: Get used to it. Make peace with it and don't worry about getting enough sleep (which often causes more insomnia). You will be able to make it through the day if you hold thoughts of getting just what you need. You can also request your Higher Power to give you a break now and then and give you a good, deep night's sleep. If you can't go back to sleep right away, use the waking moments to meditate, read poetry, write in your journal or look at the moon. Your body will adjust to the new pattern. 2. ACTIVITY AT THE CROWN OF THE HEAD: This may be felt as tingling or itching, or prickly, crawling sensations along the scalp and/or down the spine. It may be a sense of energy vibrating on top of the head, as if energy is erupting from the head in a shower. Also there may be a sensation of energy pouring in through the crown, described as "sprinkles." This may also be experienced as pressure on the crown, as if someone is pushing his/her finger into the center of your head. I have been experiencing huge downloads of energy through the crown. In the past, I have felt more generalized pressure, as if my head is in a gentle vise. One man related that his hair stood on end and his body was covered with goose bumps. ADVICE: This is nothing to be alarmed about. What you are experiencing is an opening of the crown chakra. The sensations mean that you are opening up to receive divine energy. 3. SUDDEN WAVES OF EMOTION: You may cry at the drop of a hat, or feel suddenly angry or sad with little provocation. Or you may be inexplicably depressed, then very happy. You're on an emotional roller coaster. There is often a pressure or sense of emotions congested in the heart chakra (the middle of the chest). This is not to be confused with the heart, which is located to the left of the heart chakra. ADVICE: Accept your feelings as they come up and let them go. Go directly to your heart chakra and feel the emotion. Expand it outward to your all your fields and breathe deeply from the belly all the way up to your upper chest. Just feel the feeling and let it evaporate on its own. Don't direct the emotions at anyone. You are cleaning out your past. If you want some help with this, say out loud that you intend to release all these old issues and ask your Higher Power to help you. You can also ask Grace Elohim to help you release with ease and gentleness. Be grateful that your body is releasing these emotions and not holding onto them inside where they can do harm. One source suggests that depression is linked to letting go of relationships to people, work, etc. that no longer match our new frequencies. When we feel guilty about letting go of these relationships, depression helps us medicate that pain. 4. OLD "STUFF" COMES UP, AND THE PEOPLE WITH WHOM YOU NEED TO WORK IT OUT APPEAR IN YOUR LIFE. These are completion issues, or perhaps you need to work through issues of self-worth, abundance, creativity, addictions, etc. The resources or people you need to help you move through these issues start to appear. ADVICE: The best advice is the same as for number three. Additionally, don't get too involved in analyzing these issues. Examining them too much will simply cycle you back through them over and over again at deeper and deeper levels. Get professional help if you need to and walk through it. Do not try to avoid them or disassociate yourself from them. Embrace whatever comes up and thank it for helping you move ahead. Thank your Higher Power for giving you the opportunity to release these issues. Remember, you don't want these issues to stay stuck in your body. # 5 - 14 #15 - 34 #35 - 52