Exploring Spiritual Awakening at a Cellular Level

Can spiritual awakening be felt on a cellular level? This is a profound and often transformative experience that can feel like an explosion inside the body. While I am not a scientist, what happens during a spiritual awakening is rooted in the subconscious and superconscious parts of the brain.

What is Spiritual Awakening?

Many describe spiritual awakening as a sudden, intense realization of one's self and the nature of reality. It happens very quickly, often in a flash, without a need to consciously recall past experiences or dreams. Spiritual awakening can occur in the realm of dreams, just like nightly dreams, and you have no control over it. You can’t force a spiritual awakening by reading books or practicing meditation, as these activities are also part of the dream.

A Personal Experience

I vividly remember an experience on the New York Subway. After returning from a yoga class and sitting down, my mind suddenly knew something profound. The reality around me was nothing but a dream, and all events up to that moment lacked significance. For a split second, the pure essence of the dream was revealed to me. Even my sense of time and place blurred, begging the question: when did I wake up, and what is the true reality?

Key Elements of Spiritual Awakening

During a spiritual awakening, the concept of 'illusion versus reality' takes center stage. The essence of awakening is recognizing that nothing ever really happened, just as all experiences within a dream are devoid of true substance. This realization can be both overwhelming and liberating. While it's comforting to understand and control the dream through practices like meditation or yoga, these efforts don’t directly correlate with the actual experience of awakening.

Not Controllable and Not Believed

The experience of awakening is beyond words. It transcends personal beliefs and past knowledge. It’s about seeing through the illusions created by the mind and recognizing that nothing ever truly happened in the realm of dreams. This doesn’t mean you have to hold onto this realization; instead, it suggests a deeper understanding of the nature of reality, free from our personal biases and judgments.

Reflections and Implications

Does spiritual awakening happen for a reason, or is it an inevitable part of life’s journey? The experience can be so profound that it leaves one questioning the nature of existence, timeless questions about human consciousness, and the very fabric of reality. Perhaps the most profound lesson lies in the acknowledgment that the 'true self' is not bound by the limitations of the physical world but exists beyond its constraints.

Concluding Thoughts

While spiritual awakening can indeed be felt at a cellular level, it’s a complex and mysterious phenomenon. It challenges our understanding of reality and our place within it. Whether it happens for a reason or is simply a natural part of life's journey, its lessons are profound and life-changing. The key lies not in controlling or understanding the experience, but in embracing the vastness of the unknown.