February 2025

Intuition, Anxiety or Wishful Thinking?

How Do You Tell the Difference?

June 18, 2022

9 Stages of

Spiritual Awakening


This is one of the hardest parts of intuitive development. Not receiving but discernment.

Because sometimes something comes through and it feels clear. Then five minutes later, you’re wondering:

Was that Guidance? Was I just scared? Did I want that answer so badly that I made it up?

Was that intuition…or anxiety?

If you’ve ever been there, you’re not doing anything wrong. This is part of learning and growing your psychic and intuitive skills. And honestly, discernment is one of the reasons intuitive development takes practice.

You’re not just learning to receive. You’re learning to recognize the quality of what you receive.

For me, Guidance often has a very different feel than fear. Guidance tends to be simpler, quieter, and has an energy or feeling of being clean. It often comes quickly, before the mind has time to dismiss it.

Fear, on the other hand, tends to repeat itself. It escalates. It argues. It wants certainty. It usually has a lot more words.

Guidance may say:

Don’t go.

Fear says:

Don’t go because something terrible could happen, and what if you make the wrong decision, and maybe you should cancel everything just in case…

Feel the difference?

One is information. The other is a spiral.

Wishful thinking can be tricky too.

That often sounds like: I really want this to be true, so maybe this is a sign that it is.

That doesn’t mean desire is bad. It just means desire can color perception. The same is true for old wounds, projections, attachment, and fear. That is why discernment is not about judging yourself. It is about getting curious.

What did I receive first?

Did the message feel calm, even if I didn’t like it?

Did I immediately start trying to change it?

Was I hoping for a particular answer?

Did the message create clarity…or more chaos?

Over time, you begin to recognize your own patterns. You notice what fear feels like in your body.

You notice how your mind sounds when it is trying to control the outcome. And you begin recognizing that quieter voice of Guidance more quickly.

Something to remmber is that it's not always instant, it's not at all always right, but it does develop with time and practice. And the more you practice, the less mysterious it becomes. You stop needing every intuitive impression to come with a flashing sign or the bolt of lightening.

You begin to know the difference because you have built a relationship with the way Guidance moves through you.

And that is where trust starts becoming real.

So the next time you are unsure, don’t immediately ask: “Was I right?”

Ask: “What was the quality of what I received?”

That question alone will teach you far more.

That question can open a very different door.

in Love and light,

Connie🌹🕊️


A spiritual awakening is a profound initiation, often sudden and unexpected, where we awaken to previously hidden or unknown aspects of our life, world, and universe. Most people live in a kind of amnesia, believing the world is entirely physical and governed solely by matter, with no spiritual side at all.

A spiritual awakening occurs when the mind opens and becomes aware of something "more" beyond the mundane. This awakening typically sparks a quest for learning, leading to a ravenous need to read and explore spiritual and metaphysical subjects. This journey is nearly always pleasant and rewarding, with many avenues to explore and teachers to learn from.

The topic of spiritual awakening is broad, so let's break it down into the various stages one goes through on this journey of the soul. These stages can also serve as signs that you are experiencing an awakening.

  1. The Wake-Up Call

A sudden realization that there is more to life than the physical world. This can be triggered by a significant life event, a personal crisis, or a moment of clarity.

  1. The Search for Meaning

An intense curiosity about the nature of reality and a desire to understand spiritual concepts. This stage often involves reading books, attending workshops, and exploring different spiritual traditions.

  1. Self-Discovery

A period of introspection where you begin to uncover your true self, stripping away societal conditioning and false beliefs. This stage can be both exhilarating and challenging as you confront your inner truths.

  1. The Dark Night of the Soul

A phase of deep inner turmoil and confusion, where old beliefs and identities crumble. This can feel like a spiritual or existential crisis but is a necessary part of the awakening process.

  1. Integration

Starting to integrate new insights and wisdom into your daily life. You begin to live more authentically, aligning your actions with your spiritual values.

  1. Synchronicity and Guidance

Experiencing meaningful coincidences and feeling guided by a higher power. You become more attuned to the signs and messages from the universe.

  1. Connection to All

A deep sense of interconnectedness with all life. You feel a strong bond with nature, other people, and the cosmos, understanding that everything is part of a greater whole.

  1. Living Your Purpose

Feeling a strong sense of purpose and direction in your life. You start to contribute to the world in meaningful ways, using your unique talents and gifts.

  1. Enlightenment

Achieving a state of inner peace, wisdom, and compassion. You live in harmony with yourself and the universe, fully awakened to your true nature.

Conclusion

These stages are not always linear and can be experienced in different orders or revisited multiple times. Spiritual awakening is a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual. Recognizing these stages can help you understand where you are on your path and provide reassurance that you are not alone in your experiences. Embrace the journey and allow yourself to grow and evolve spiritually.

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