Symptoms of Spiritual Awakenings

Spiritual awakenings go by a variety of many different names. Occasionally referred to as mystical, paranormal, or sacred experiences, all of these phrases mean the same thing. By definition, spiritual awakenings are known as occurrences where people allegedly have communication or encounters with people, places, or things from an alternate divine universe.

Depending on what part of the world you go to, people’s personal beliefs in what they believe spiritual awakenings are can differ. Some view them as features of the brain that purely relate as part of scientific studies. However, others who have serious religious traditions and convictions view spiritual awakenings as actual contact with one or more gods, or alternate realities.

Examples of some symptoms that may be experienced during a spiritual awakening are as follows:

• Psychic or intuitive visions
• A feeling of being disoriented, confused, or overemotional
• An increase, decrease, or unusual change in breathing
• Body or physical sensations such as shaking, vibrations, or spasms
• Changes in prayer or meditation
• Feelings and thoughts you have that are physically manifested into reality shortly thereafter
• An increase or decrease in pulse or heart rate
• The feeling that time is moving incredibly fast or slow
• Headaches, back pain, muscle aches
• Feelings of dizziness or being lightheaded
• Large amounts of energy, followed by a “crash” feeling as if you have no energy at all

Lasting anywhere from a few hours to possibly years, spiritual awakenings can sometimes be uncomfortable. However, this is nothing to be alarmed about. It has often been said that through these types of encounters, the final result is a new sense of tranquility and peace that one has never witnessed before. Some would even say that it’s the experience of a lifetime.