Uncertainty in Awakening

Ah, it has begun. You are experiencing your awakening, and with all those beautiful influencers, it may seem like a breeze. You'll practice yoga, meditate, and everything will fall into place effortlessly.

 

 

However, the reality of an awakening is often quite different. Many people become discouraged and end up on a more challenging path. Let me help you stay on course and get back on track. It's not that you can't be fit, practice yoga, and find happiness—it's just that you need to navigate through many obstacles and endure a dark night of the soul before reaching your destination.

 

 

I recall growing up and eagerly anticipating our annual family vacation. Being a water sign, the beach, with its vast ocean and a hotel with a large swimming pool, was a dream come true. But to get there, we had to endure an 8.5-hour drive, which wasn't always pleasant. While some parts of the journey were scenic, much of it was flat and monotonous. We also drove through towns cluttered with garbage and dilapidated buildings. These areas felt desolate and depressing, often causing us to get lost and making the trip feel endless. I wondered why the council didn't clean up these abandoned places. It felt disheartening, and I would almost lose sight of our destination, overwhelmed by these bleak towns. Adding to the discomfort, my parents often argued, and my father became irritable whenever I needed a pee break.

Eventually, the signs of our destination began to appear—75 miles to buy the world's best surfboards! 50 miles to get live hermit crabs (poor creatures). 30 miles to the town's best seafood. 10 miles to the boardwalk! My parents would lighten up, and so would I. We knew we were close, and happiness was within reach. No more depressing abandoned towns, no more arguments, no more bathroom breaks. Then, the glorious horizon would appear—I could see the ocean! Without waiting for my parents to unpack, I would run to the back of the hotel, kick off my shoes, and march through the scorching hot sand. I had arrived. The long drive, the sad towns, my parents' bickering—all of it faded away as I became fully present in that moment.

This serves as a powerful metaphor for enduring the hardships of a dark night of the soul. We must keep moving forward, navigating through challenges to reach the vast and beautiful ocean of our awakening.

 

For some, years of enjoyment await at the destination; for others, less time may be available. It depends on when we awaken and our individual karmic situations. What truly matters is being present and living in the moment. Remember, you are eternal, while this physical form is not. You are a soul inhabiting a body, not merely a body with a soul. Never forget that.

Your awakening may start beautifully and with great excitement, filled with anticipation for the destination. Yet, remember, it is a long journey, and you will encounter rough patches filled with fear, hate, resentment, and doubt. Do not linger in these places. It is easy to be deceived, and negative influences (figuratively speaking) can make it seem almost necessary to stop. Stay on your path and fight. Do the work and do not be misled by illusions. Your heart and soul will guide you, and love is always the answer.

Soon, I will share how I got sidetracked during my journey, setting up camp in the rough parts. It took a lot to dismantle the illusions and pull myself out, and I am still a work in progress. I will gladly share my pitfalls with you so you can arm yourself with love and awareness. Be well, my friends!