Open your eyes and start looking around you. Everything seems to be in the same situation as you left it a while ago or not? For example, you are meditating and have just finished stretching your arms and legs; you feel relaxed and calm. You feel rested, invigorated, well and happy. The meditation session was good. However, sometimes you wonder what a real spiritual awakening is and if I have already reached such an understanding. Many people would argue that the experience of spiritual enlightenment is so profound and life-altering that it is impossible to miss. When you achieve spiritual growth, knowing the signs could help you understand that you are already in the right place. Divine awakening is not something continuous, it can come and go. So it really could be better if you know if you’re getting close to making it or not.

If we base our meaning on Buddhist and Christian methods, we have a spiritual emergence rooted in the enlightenment or awakening of awareness and knowledge of your real or unique being. This awakening of consciousness is an advanced form of consciousness; where the conscience is able to see beyond the most evident carnal self. This is being aware, detecting and feeling your life that accounts for spiritual development.

Perhaps one of the most notable marks of enlightenment is having a steady level of peace. People who have awakened their spirits have established themselves to be more dedicated to achieving their goals. They seem to have reached a degree of stillness where insights, reminiscences, problems, as well as wishes, no longer cause misunderstandings and interruptions. What I mean is that every interruption you have experienced has been put aside and stored, resulting in having a clear path from start to finish.

Among the signs of spiritual development is having self-discipline. Once you reach the level of spiritual awakening, you not only exercise free will, but instinctively know what bad things need to be discarded and choose only the right path based on proper wisdom and good judgment. People and things that offer brief wishes are no longer entertained, as these acts often lead to long-term misery and offer only fleeting happiness.

Modesty and selfless love are other signs of an awakened spirit. Having an awakened spirit is the will to acquire, understand and strive for the happiness not only of oneself but also of others. An awakened spirit will allow people to begin to exist in accordance with both Mother Nature and other individuals. Empathy and friendship will be the same regardless of race, nationality, and culture.

Sincere happiness, detachment, having the right instinct and feelings of detachment are other signs of spiritual awakening. Remember, be on the lookout for any of the above signs present in you after a meditation session. You may be surprised at what you discover.