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the 5 stages of awakening � signposts andpitfalls on the path of consciousness. by nanice ellis contributing writer for wake up world what does it really mean to awaken? it isfair to say that awakening is a journey from limitation to freedom � from unconsciousto conscious. whether you intentionally choose
Yoga Retreat Massachusetts, to take this journey or an unexpected experiencepropels you onto the path, once you start, there is no turning back. it is true that the journey might be quitearduous at times, but no matter how long or challenging, the extraordinary destinationfar exceeds any bumps and bruises along the
way. the end result of full awakening is freedomfrom personal suffering, clarity of mind, boundless joy, inner peace and the abilityto live an incredibly fulfilling life. the awakened state holds everything we have everdesired, and so much more. where are you and what comes next? there are 5 stages of awakening, and whenyou understand each stage, and where you are on the journey, you can recognize the signposts along the way, and the possible pitfalls to avoid. please use the following guide as a way tonavigate the stages of awakening, but keep in mind that everyone�s experience is different.there is no right or wrong way to wake up.
like art, it is all beautiful and perfect.stage 1 of awakening: the stage of the false-self subtle awareness of �something more� beginsto grow. in stage 1 of awakening, we are most asleep,and we do not even know that we are asleep. we are entrenched in mass consciousness andgoing through the motions of life, generally following the rules of culture and laws ofthe land. we don�t usually question reality or seekanswers beyond what is necessary for survival and maintenance of a lifestyle. our identities define us and we live withinthe construct of religion, culture and/or society.
we may even play the part of victim or perpetrator. unconscious programming runs us, and, as aresult, we see the world in black and white � good and bad. we likely process a rigidmodel of the world according to our specific programming. because there is a great desire to fit inand be accepted, in this stage, it is common to sacrifice our needs and compromise ourvalues in order to receive approval and be included in our desired community, be thatfamily, culture, business, religion, etc� self-worth is likely conditional and attachedto identity or the roles we play, or there may be other means of proving that we areworthy.
because the ego generally runs the show, welikely believe we are the ego, with little or no awareness that there is a greater partof us. in stage one, happiness is based on externals,therefore, in order to feel happy, we try to control reality; other people, places andexperiences. although we attempt to control our lives,for both happiness and security, it is more than likely that our emotions rule, and ouractions and reactions are based on our moment to moment feelings. we make no connection between our thoughts/beliefsand our experiences in reality, and, therefore, we have no direct ability to consciously createour reality.
despite our unconscious nature, the firstsigns of awakening happen during this stage; a �flash feeling� that there is somethingmore, or an inkling of doubt that makes us uncertain about life or reality.stage 2 of awakening � the stage of questioning the doubts experienced in stage one beginto turn into meaningful questions. the first signs of movement from unconscious to consciousare experienced. in stage 2 of awakening, we experience a growingdiscomfort in our lives. there is a feeling that something is wrong or missing. we beginto question mass consciousness and the validity of rules, beliefs and laws. things that usedto bring us comfort like religion or traditions are no longer satisfying and the places thatwe once found answers no longer provide relief.
we question our identity but we still holdon to it because we must continue to prove our worth, and we don�t yet know ourselvesoutside of our human identity. as we question the roles we play, we may feel lost, and evenbetrayed by others or life in general. we may even blame religion, family, culture,government or the world for our problems, or maybe we blame specific people for ourdysfunctions. as we shift responsibility onto others, we feel powerless over our lives;not yet realizing that in order to take back our power, we must take responsibility. inthis stage, we might move from victim to survivor, but we are likely still blaming others andfeeling powerless. we begin to ask, �who am i? why am i here?�
although we are searching for answers, westill hold on to certain limiting beliefs that keep us enslaved in the reality we haveknown. when we attempt to challenge these beliefs, fear brings us back, keeping us asleepa little longer. in our discomfort with reality, and our searchfor answers, we may experience a great deal of confusion, overwhelm, anxiety and evendepression. we �keep up� with our lives but we are secretly just �going throughthe motions.� as we experience a variety of challenges designedto help us wake up, tolerable discomfort turns into pain and suffering. as our disempoweringbeliefs are demonstrated in real life situations and relationships, we get our first glimpseof the unconscious programs running our lives,
but our desire to fit in and be accepted islikely stronger than any desires to free ourselves. although this is the beginning of our internalprograms breaking down, we are still trying to prove our worth by demonstrating our importanceand seeking approval for our efforts. we begin to understand that happiness cannotbe found in the outside world, but we are still playing the game � seeking happinessin other people, places and experiences. in this stage, there can be a great deal ofemotional triggers. we may even experience trauma or remember past trauma. emotions aregenerally very strong, and we may feel most fragile or vulnerable. what we do not yetrealize is that our issues are coming to the surface to be healed and released.
even though we are beginning to see the worldin a whole new light, we may still possess black and white thinking � maybe more thanever. we are not ready to take responsibility for our lives and, therefore, we make littleor no connection between our thoughts and our experiences in reality. as the outside world no longer satisfies ourhunger, the journey inward is about to begin. stage 3 of awakening � the stage of introspection immense personal/spiritual growth and thestart of conscious evolution through self-discovery. in stage 3 of awakening, we begin a journeyof introspection. in stage 2, we rebelled against the external world with little orno success in relieving our pain, suffering
or discomfort, so now we retreat as we beginto seek answers inside ourselves. we start to disentangle from mass consciousness,releasing many limiting beliefs that were programmed into us by asleep parents, teachers,culture, society, religion and media. as we release these beliefs, we may experience bothgrief and relief. if we spent a life time imprisoned in beliefs that caused emotionalsuffering, physical hardship and lost happiness, we may grieve for the life we never had, andat the same time, we may feel great relief as we break free from limitation. as we recognize how asleep we have been, wecan clearly see that most people we know are still asleep. we try to wake them up, butour attempts are seen as judgmental and, therefore,
met with deaf ears. not surprisingly, with our eyes wide open,it is common to experience greater judgment of other people (friends and strangers alike),society and the world. others may feel our judgment and defensively respond with theirown judgment of us. we are seen as different, weird and maybe even crazy. sooner or later,we decide to keep our growing awareness to ourselves; maybe rationalizing that it�sbetter to be silent than be judged. at this point, we don�t have a lot of hope thatothers will wake up. we are still focused on everything that iswrong in our lives, and in the world, but, at the same time, we have resistance to lettinggo. the process of letting go is often �the
work� in this stage, and, as we learn tolet go, stage 3 is where we may leave unsatisfying jobs, intimate relationships, families, friendships,religions, organizations and any disempowering ways of life. we may disentangle from roleswe played, reject our past identity, and there may even be a total withdrawal from society. our former model of the world is failing andwe no longer see the world in black and white or good and bad. there may be a growing sensethat we are all connected, but at the same time we may feel completely disconnected fromevery other human being. in many ways, we are faced with the dichotomy of life and existence. the most common attribute of stage three isloneliness. in a sea of billions of people,
you may feel like you are the only one awake;no one understands you, and there is no one with whom to connect. at this point, you mightbegin to question �the questioning� � why did you ever begin this journey? what�sthe point of waking up, if you must be alone and lonely? after all, you might have beenunhappy when you were asleep but at least you had friends, family and people who caredabout you. now, there is no one. you consider �going back.� you wish you could forgetabout everything you now know just so you can be part of a family or community. youyearn for �normalcy� in order to fit in with others, but you also know that it istoo late. you cannot forget what you have remembered, and despite your loneliness andyour desire to fit in, you wouldn�t go back
or undo your path even if you could. issues of worthiness often surface in thisstage, because the ways, in which, we once proved worth no longer work or are no longeravailable because we left the job or situation that once made us feel worthy. we may stilltry to seek approval, acceptance or appreciation or get other emotional needs met by thosestill in our lives, but it doesn�t fulfill us, as it once did, and we are left feelingempty � forced to deal with feelings of unworthiness on our own. our desire to fit in and be accepted is slowlybeing drowned out by our desire to be free and awake.
in the quest for answers and relief from emotionalpain, we may embark on some sort of spiritual practice such as meditation, yoga or mindfulness.if we are not using the practice to avoid something, its purpose is likely to get ussomewhere, accomplish something or wake up. in stage three, we may experience the firstreal sense of power, but, if the ego claims this power, we may have challenging and humblingexperiences. by now, we may be able to see the connectionbetween our thoughts/beliefs and the creation of our reality, and, as a result, we try tocontrol our thoughts, but it is a difficult process because old programs are still running. we no longer look outside ourselves for happiness,but maybe we don�t yet know how to find
it within. peace and freedom may also takeprecedence over happiness. stage three is often the longest stage andalmost always the most challenging, but it is also the most important in terms of awakening. this stage is marked by the swing betweenresistance and letting go, with moments of clarity and enlightenment, but they don�tlast. it is very common to have multiple experiences of awakening in this stage and even to believethat each one is the final awakening; only to find yourself back in �reality�, hours,days or weeks later. with each experience of awakening, the sense of your higher selfgrows stronger. you are unknowingly making room for this real self to emerge in yourconsciousness and integrate in your life.
in stage three, it is common to experiencea fear of losing oneself, and you may struggle to maintain a sense of self, but ultimately,toward the end of this stage, an ego-death is inevitable. when the ego loses hold, thereis often a realization that there is no point or purpose to life. this can be liberating,like a breath of fresh air, or it can be devastating, resulting in hopelessness and despair. withoutpoint or purpose, we no longer know how to live our lives, and nothing is ever the same. there is a foreboding sense that awakeningwill cost you everything, yet, at the same time, there is a greater sense that somethinginside you is waking up. stage 4 of awakening � the stage of resolution
spiritual awakening is effortlessly experiencedin everyday life. stage 4 of awakening is the stage of resolutionwhere your true self has finally overshadowed your false self or ego self. the strugglethat you experienced in the first three stages is over and you experience a deep peace andknowing of who you really are, and you are no longer seeking answers. this is fondlyknown as the eckart tolle stage. all your beliefs have been overhauled in thepast two stages, and the beliefs that remain support harmony and balance. you have masteredthe art of letting go, and surrendering to a higher power. you also experience and haveaccess to the inner power you possess, without ego control.
doubt has been replaced with faith and trust.you are able to see and understand your life in such a way that your past and present allmakes sense. you have forgiven everyone for everything, including yourself. unconscious programming has been replacedwith consciousness, and there are no emotional or mental prisons holding you captive. you take responsibility for your entire life,no longer blaming anyone for anything. as you have freed yourself, you have freed allthe people who have ever been effected by your judgment and expectations. you are no longer trying to prove your worth.you now know and own your intrinsic worth,
and, as a result, you experience unconditionalself-love. although you might still be alone on yourjourney, you experience a deep and profound connection to all of life and the sense ofloneliness has likely faded into all oneness. the need and desire for the old paradigm ofrelationships has shifted and you no longer yearn to fit in or be �normal.� you allowyourself to be exactly who you are, without needing approval or acceptance from anyone.you no longer have a need to change anyone or help those you love wake up, and you arepleasantly surprised that some people you know are actually awakening. all your relationshipsimprove, and the new people who come into your life are better aligned with who youare.
in this stage, you integrate your insightsand develop greater understanding for the journey you have been on. you may teach, mentoror share, but not because you feel you have to, or because you need to, but only becauseit brings you joy, and you are guided to do so. you may have a compelling desire to supportothers on their journey or you may have no inclination whatsoever. if you take the roleof teacher, mentor, healer or coach, you do not take responsibility for others, but ratheryou empower them to empower themselves. you don�t take anything personally, and another�sbehavior has little, or no, effect on you. during stage four, it is common to have somesort of spiritual practice, such as meditation, yoga or mindfulness, but not because you aretrying to get somewhere or accomplish something
(as in the previous stage), but rather becauseit feels good to you, and it is a natural expression of your life. you may also experience increased intuitionand the ability to access infinite intelligence, as if, you have a direct line to unlimitedinformation. this stage is marked by living in the moment. you have made peace with the realization thatthere is no purpose or point to life, and, as a result, it is effortless to live in thepresent moment. your love for life and all living beings overflows unconditionally withgratitude and appreciation as a common state of being.
the concepts of good and bad have dissolved,and, yet, you have the full knowing that inside everyone and everything is love. you take stock of yourself, realizing thatyou are still you. you are free from ego-control, and no �authentic parts� have been lostin the journey to awakening. your personality may be quite the same, but you are likelymore easy-going and light-hearted. either you have found a livelihood that isaligned with who you are, or you have made peace with your present day livelihood.there is really no thought of happiness because you no longer need anything to make you happy.you have realized that the secret to happiness is living in the moment and it is now easyto be present at all times.
you have learned how to master your thoughtsand beliefs, but, surprisingly, you may have no desire to change anything in your life. although you likely experience a full rangeof emotions, emotions no longer rule you or control your choices or relationships. your higher self has integrated in your body,and you live your life as this real self. you are finally conscious and awake, and gratefulthat your past �asleep-self� had the courage and tenacity to make this journey. it wasworth it � a million times over. stage 5 of awakening � the stage of consciouscreation the ability to consciously create one�slife from the awake state.
many people arrive at stage four and mistakenlybelieve it is the final stage of awakening, but it is actually a bridge to an even greaterexperience of awakening. in stage 5 of awakening, you experience, anddeepen, all the attributes of stage four, but you also step into your power as consciouscreator. although there is no pre-ordained point orpurpose to life, you now understand that the point and purpose of life can be anythingthat you choose, and you integrate this understanding by consciously choosing the purpose of yourlife, because that is the point. work and play merge into one, and you experience peaceand fulfillment equally in both. you no longer do anything out of obligationor need, but, instead, you are guided through
inspiration and pure desire. you experience a direct connection to allof life, and you are inspired to create in a whole new manner. through intuitive connectionwith infinite intelligence, you might develop new paradigms of community building, teachingor leadership. at this stage, you have the ability to attractrelationships and form communities that support the betterment of humanity. since you havemastered your thoughts and beliefs, you can now consciously create the life you desire;living in the moment, while also creating for the future.in pure connection with prime creator, you are channel of expression in all you do.
whatever stage you might now be experiencing,you cannot get it wrong and there are no tests to pass. awakening is simply a natural process,just like the caterpillar that awakens as the butterfly. a common question is, how long does each stagetake? the time we spend in each stage is not predetermined, but we can move through a stagequicker and easier when we utilize a mindfulness practice of letting go. letting go is trulythe secret of awakening. as more and more people awaken, a thresholdof awakening will be experienced, and the masses will awaken in a much a different paradigmthan those of us who have already awakened or who are awakening now. the stages of awakeningwill be less defined and maybe even disappear
altogether. no matter where you are on your journey to awakening, youare exactly where you need to be. in love, grace & gratitude,nanice
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