Spiritual Awakening: the growth phase
Now That I am becoming Aware, Whats Next?
When one spiritually awakens, growth automatically begins. Growth in any capacity follows a pattern. There are ups and downs, much like the chart of a good stock or investment.
If your choice of investment is a good one, it will have fluctuations. In fact, this is healthy. Nothing rises in a perfectly straight, vertical line; such growth would be unsustainable. Smart investors avoid products that look like that. Dips are desirable, as long as the overall trajectory remains upward. The chart below represents healthy spiritual growth over time.
The Prerequisite for Spiritual Growth
Realizing that much of what you’ve been taught is a lie can be deeply unsettling. It’s like discovering your best friend was only around because your dad was paying them to hang out with you. Painful. Disorienting. Leaving you feeling lost and alone.
But this is exactly when you must become acquainted with your spirit team—your ancestors. They are not “dead people.” Your ancestors are alive. Like you, they are energy, and energy cannot be destroyed.
You must choose them specifically, because they are aspects of you. They arrived on the physical plane with you. You are never alone.
Your ancestors are the ones holding the plan you created before arriving here; the plan you’re just beginning to remember, even if the specifics aren’t yet clear. Building a relationship with them is required to spark the engine of spiritual growth.
How to Build The Relationship
See them as someone you want to become great friends with.
Do the things you would do to build a great friendship:
Include them in your everyday life: breakfast, walks, dinner, entertainment, etc.
Talk to them about everything, even if you hear nothing back.
Share your happiness, sadness, successes, and failures.
Treat them like anyone you want to become close with.
Notice what’s missing? Ritual hoops, unnecessary spiritual cartwheels, and mental gymnastics. None of that is required. Your ancestors don’t want that. They see you as co-equal. You are family, not a servant.
How Long Does It Take?
The time it takes to truly know your team depends on:
How dedicated you are to building the relationship (it must be a top priority—everything depends on it).
How willing you are to leave behind the old you, the old world, and its trappings.
How strong your desire is to follow their guidance over the random thoughts feelings and beliefs that cause you to doubt their guidance. The guidance that often comes through intuition and daily life.
Letting Go of the Old You
As you grow, you’ll naturally outgrow old beliefs, habits, and relationships. This can be painful, especially if they were central to your identity. But here’s the truth: you can’t become who you’re meant to be without letting go of who you’ve been.
The good news? They’ll be replaced with better, upgraded versions.
Dealing with the Skeptics
Not everyone will understand your journey. Some may even try to convince you that you’re crazy. But their doubts say more about them than about you.
Stay true to your path, even if it means walking alone for a while. You will soon find others doing what you are doing. They’ll become your new and inspiring peer group.
The Short List: 5 Types of opponents
Skeptics & Rationalists – Dismiss awakening as “woo-woo,” demanding proof before believing in inner transformation.
Religious Fundamentalists – See awakening outside their doctrine as dangerous or rebellious.
Family & Friends – Worry about losing the “old you” or fear your changes.
Materialists – Prioritize wealth, status, and possessions, feeling threatened when you reject those values.
False Teachers & Ego-Driven teachers – Resist true awakening because it exposes their manipulation and control.
Conclusion
The more willing you are to release the old world, the quicker the process becomes. It all grows easier when you accept what’s happening.
Acceptance doesn’t mean approval. It means you’ve dropped resistance. And what you no longer resist, can no longer persist.
How to Know You’re Growing (Even When You Feel Stuck)
You question things you once accepted without thought.
You feel more connected to yourself and the world.
You become less afraid of the unknown.
You let go of what no longer serves you—even when it hurts.
You experience moments of peace, even in chaos.
You allow enough time for breakthroughs to materialize
How to Navigate Your Spiritual Journey Gracefully
Be Gentle with Yourself – This isn’t a race. Rest when needed.
Trust Your Intuition – Your inner voice is your best guide.
Find Your Tribe – Surround yourself with supportive people.
Embrace the Messiness – Growth is chaotic, uncomfortable, and beautiful.
Celebrate the Small Wins – Every step forward counts.
Remember that you do not need the approval of others to grow into what you’re here to become. You and your team are all you’ll ever need; it is from the healthy relationship you have with your ancestors that all the great experiences and indeed all other relationships will stem from.