Signs of a Spiritual Awakening and How to Navigate It

So, you’re starting to feel like something is shifting inside of you… like the life you’ve always lived suddenly doesn’t fit quite the same.

Maybe you’ve been waking up at 3:33 AM more than usual.
Maybe your usual go-to habits feel… hollow.
Or maybe you just know - deep in your bones - that something is changing.

If this sounds like you, you’re probably experiencing a spiritual awakening. And if you’re here, reading this, your soul brought you to the right place. Let’s walk through it together.

What Is a Spiritual Awakening?

A spiritual awakening is that moment when the veil lifts. When you start seeing beyond the physical and begin remembering who you really are - a soul having a human experience. It can be gentle and blissful... or messy and confusing (or both on the same day).

It’s like your inner world starts sending you love notes… but they’re written in a language your old self doesn’t fully understand yet.

And that’s okay.

This journey isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about feeling your way home.

Signs You Might Be Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening

Not all awakenings look the same, but here are some common signs my clients (and I) have experienced:

1. You’re Questioning Everything

You start wondering:
"Why am I here?"
"What is my purpose?"
"Is this job/relationship/routine really aligned with who I am?"

It’s not a midlife crisis. It’s a soul-level expansion.

2. You’re Feeling Deep Emotions - Like, Deep Deep

Tears for no reason.
Waves of love.
Moments of rage.
It’s not that you’re “too sensitive” - it’s that your spirit is stretching. Old emotions are coming up to be released.

This is sacred. Let them move through you.

3. You’re Losing Interest in Superficial Stuff

The drama you used to get caught up in? Exhausting.
Small talk? Feels like nails on a chalkboard.
Instead, you crave realness. Depth. Connection. You want to be around people who see you.

This is you shedding what no longer matches your frequency.

4. You’re Drawn to Spiritual Practices

Suddenly you're curious about crystals, energy healing, full moons, or meditation, even if you didn’t believe in any of it before.

Your soul is remembering the tools it already knows how to use.

5. Synchronicities Are Showing Up

You think of someone - they call.
You’re wondering if you should quit your job, then a podcast “randomly” starts playing about following your purpose.

These are not coincidences. The Universe is winking at you.

So… Now What?

Spiritual awakenings aren’t just about the knowing, they’re about the navigating. Here’s how to move through your awakening with more peace, presence, and (yes) power.

1. Create Space for Stillness

Silence isn’t empty — it’s full of answers. Make time every day to unplug, even if it’s just for 5 minutes. Journal. Meditate. Go for a walk without your phone. Listen. Your soul is speaking.

2. Don’t Gaslight Yourself

You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re not “crazy.” You’re not “being dramatic.” You are awakening. That takes courage. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing sacred work.

3. Let What Falls Away, Fall Away

As you rise, not everything can come with you. Some friendships, patterns, even parts of your identity may dissolve. That’s not failure, that’s alignment. Trust the release.

4. Find Your Soul-Aligned People

You don’t have to go through this alone. Whether it’s a coach, a mentor, a journey group, or an online community - find people who get it. Healing happens faster in safe containers.

5. Anchor Into Your Body

As your spirit expands, stay rooted. Move. Breathe. Dance. Eat grounding foods. The body is your partner in this process - honor it.

Remember: Awakening Is Not a Destination. It’s a Rhythm.

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

Your old life may feel like it’s crumbling, but that’s only because a bigger, truer version of you is breaking through.

Let it.

And when it feels hard, breathe this in:

“I am safe to awaken. I am safe to evolve. I am safe to become the version of me my soul has always known.”

You are not alone on this path. The Universe, your guides, your highest self, they’re all with you. You’re already doing it. One breath, one moment, one miracle at a time.

I’d love to know - which of these signs are showing up in your life right now? Drop a comment below or come hang with me on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. Let’s talk about it.