Narrated by Brent W. Truitt, "What is s spiritual awakening?" Brent reads the abridged version of his study on spiritual awakening. You can read the full transcript for Ep 04: What is a Spiritual Awakening? (Causes, Symptoms and Outcomes) here complete with quotes from spiritual leaders. You can read all transcripts and Q & A to learn more about spirituality here.
Table of Contents
Degrees of spiritual awakening: Dramatic vs gradual
The Difference between “Spiritual Awakening” and “Spiritual Enlightenment“
What is a spiritual awakening (according to multiple sources)
Dictionary definitions of a spiritual awakening
Spiritual leaders: Different definitions of spiritual awakening
What can trigger a spiritual awakening?
Great loss
Mindful practices: Meditation/prayer
Deep dissatisfaction/disillusionment
The collapse of the ego and mind due to trauma
The use of mind-altering chemicals
Near-death experience
Signs and symptoms of spiritual awakening
Physical symptoms of a possible spiritual awakening
Inward signs and symptoms of a spiritual awakening
8 examples of people undergoing a spiritual awakening
Possible stages of awakening
How it begins: ego and mind begin dim
The transition point: the complete collapse of ego and mind
The final stage: spiritual ascension
The impacts of a spiritual awakening
Overview of the impact of a spiritual awakening
Change in lifestyle, values, and perceptions
Geographical changes
Effects on existing relationships
Different outcomes for different people
Positive and negative outcomes
Pilgrimages to the scene of spiritual awakening
Possible discontinuation of spiritual practices
Spiritual awakenings: different spiritual traditions
Conclusion
Audiovisual introduction narrated by Brent W. Truitt
Introduction
Spiritual awakenings happen all the time all over the world to all kinds of people.
Some awakenings are dramatic and breathtaking, while others are slow and gradual.
They’re often misrepresented, exaggerated, or misunderstood.
We are going to take a deep dive on a quest to thoroughly understand what a spiritual awakening is, what triggers the awakening, and what happens after.
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