Your Spiritual Journey: Where to Start When You Feel Called to Something More
Have you ever found yourself wondering if there is more to life than just working, surviving, and going through the motions? Do you feel a longing for something deeper, a pull toward the unseen. Or a desire to connect with the Divine in a way traditional religion hasn’t quite fulfilled?
If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience a season of awakening, a moment or series of moments where the life they’ve been living suddenly feels too small, too narrow, too heavy, too much and just out of alignment. The need for something different can be set off by the demands and stresses of everyday life leading to deep dissatisfaction or after an unexpected traumatic event. This is often the beginning of a spiritual journey, which is a path of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.
At the start, it’s common to feel confused or even overwhelmed. Where do you begin? What practices or guidance will help? The truth is your journey is uniquely yours, but there are some gentle, powerful ways to open the door to a more awakened life.
Below are five practices that can assist you in taking your life from the mundane, through personal development and spiritual connection, to feeling more alive with purpose and passion as you follow the path to spiritual awakening.
1. Practice Meditation and Mindfulness
If you’re one of the people who thinks you can’t meditate then think again. Meditation isn’t just about sitting quietly. It’s about learning to listen to your inner voice and tuning into your soul’s wisdom. Even 5-10 minutes of mindful breathing each day can quiet the noise of daily life and bring clarity.
Meditation, like many other life skills, takes time and practice. To be successful you must let go of your preconceived notions of how it’s done in order to “do it right”. Just taking the time a few days a week to practice will help you build a meditation routine. The goal is to block out the outer world for short periods of time and come within. You may choose to use an audio guided meditation at first to get you started. You can find them on YouTube or on many health and spiritual websites or apps. Explore different options and try different styles until you find what fits you. The key is to be open and allow the experience without expectation or trying to control it. Over time you will get better at quieting the mind. Engaging in mediation can foster a deeper sense of self-awareness, supporting personal growth and well-being, as well as feeling a greater connection with the Divine, the flow of energy around you, and so much more.
2. Explore Energy Healing and Reiki
When we begin our spiritual journey, old wounds, both emotional and energetic, often rise to the surface. Reiki healing is a gentle yet powerful way to balance your energy, release stuck emotions, and reconnect with your body and spirit. Many people find that energy work supports them through the transition of awakening, helping them feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with their Higher Self.
But again like any practice is takes time and willingness on your part. As you continue healing through energy work like Reiki, it gently brings up emotions or events from the past so you can heal them. It can help you quit self-sabotaging, as you gain a better understanding of your unhealthy behaviors or habits you’ve created to help yourself cope and it brings you into a higher state of readiness to connect with the Divine Realm in a way that feels peaceful and right for you.
3. Work With Spiritual Guidance
Sometimes the journey can feel uncertain. Seeking guidance from a trusted healer, mentor, or spiritual practitioner can help illustrate your next steps. Whether it’s through a chakra balancing session, intuitive reading, instruction, or spiritual coaching, guidance provides clarity and reassurance when the path feels unclear.
Spiritual guidance serves as a valuable resource for reflection but should not be a substitute for a person’s autonomy in choosing their own direction. It is essential to recognize the uniqueness of each individual’s path while being supported by a mentor or healer. Spiritual mentors can contribute by providing insights, recommendations, or examples of practices; however, individuals are encouraged to consider and only adopt methods that align with their own values. While certain practices may not resonate with you at the time, they are not necessarily incorrect; they may simply be inappropriate for your current circumstances. However, it is important not to misinterpret discomfort experienced during new or healing endeavors as evidence of incompatibility; in many instances, personal growth requires embracing unfamiliar and challenging experiences. Just remember spiritual guidance should work as a sounding board but never replace your own power to seek your path in your own way.
4. Journal and Reflect
Writing down your thoughts, dreams and insights can be a powerful tool for self-discovery. A journal becomes a sacred space to explore questions like: What do I truly desire?; What patterns am I ready to release?; How is Spirit already communicating with me?; What am I passionate about?; Where do I find peace? Or joy?
Reflection helps you notice signs, synchronicities, and patterns that might otherwise slip by unnoticed. There is a reason people have the expression “Hindsight is 20/20”. It can be much easier to understand something once a little time has passed. Journals help us reflect in the moment and then give us the ability to look back at it later for more understanding. If you’d like to take it a step further, try journaling after meditation or use a practice such as Automatic Writing, which involves recording the Divine messages you’re getting through writing.
5. Embrace Community and Learning
Awakening doesn’t mean you have to walk alone. Consider joining spiritual classes, workshops, sound healings, or book clubs to connect with others on a similar path. Community can offer support, wisdom, and encouragement when you need it most. It helps us know we aren’t crazy to feel the way we feel and that others are on the path too.
As you study and explore various subjects, you can identify those areas you wish to pursue further, what is nudging you to know more, and those that are less appealing to you. This can help you clarify your next steps on your spiritual journey. Additionally, it can be helpful to hear from others about their experiences with spirituality and potentially make a new friend or two to boot.
Final Thoughts
Your spiritual journey is not about following a rigid set of rules; it’s about awakening to your own truth and connection with the Divine. Beware of giving away your power to others. It is important that as you explore, get guidance, and learn you continue to be the leader of your spiritual path. There is not only one way or the right way or the true way because what is right for one may be different for another. It is important to stay heart-centered on this journey, for while healing and transformation can feel tough at times, it should always be gentle, kind and loving. If you’re feeling that inner call for more, honor it. This is your soul’s way of guiding you towards greater purpose, peace, and healing.
Your path is unique but you don’t have to walk it alone. At Indigo Palm Healing located at 3800 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC I offer Reiki healing and training, spiritual instruction and guidance, intuitive readings, and more to support you as you step onto this transformative path. When you’re ready I’d be honored to walk beside you to help you step confidently forward on your spiritual path.
If you’re ready today to take the next step to finding peace and clarity, schedule a session with Indigo Palm Healing here:
https://indigopalmhealingscheduling.as.me/
I hope to see you soon! 😊