Spiritual awakenings can be profound yet confusing experiences. Journaling can help you process your thoughts and emotions, making your awakening more manageable and less chaotic. Journaling is cheap and effective. You can get yourself a special journal, or use a pen and paper. I use a plain notebook 90% of the time, but I also have special journals for new things I want to write about. I write with any pen that I can find, but I have friends who will only journal with gel pens, or silver ink. You get to choose what works for you. I do recommend making it an enjoyable experience so don’t set impossible-to-meet intentions for your journaling or you won’t do it.
Journaling Prompts:
1. Describe Your Current Feelings
Start by writing about your current emotional state. This simple exercise can help you understand and articulate your emotions, making them easier to manage.
How to Do It:
- Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
- Take a few deep breaths to centre yourself.
- Begin writing about how you feel right now. Be honest and detailed.
Example: “Today, I feel overwhelmed by a sense of confusion. My thoughts are racing, and I can’t seem to focus. It feels like I’m on the brink of something huge, yet I can’t grasp it.”
When Shirley first started her spiritual awakening, she often felt lost. Journaling her feelings each morning helped her recognise patterns and triggers, leading to greater self-awareness and calm.
2. Reflect on a Significant Experience
Write about a recent significant experience. Reflecting on these moments can provide insights into your spiritual journey and its impact on your life.
How to Do It:
- Recall a recent event that felt meaningful or transformative.
- Write about what happened, how it made you feel, and why it was significant.
Example: “Last night, I had a vivid dream where I was surrounded by light. It felt incredibly real and comforting. I woke up feeling a sense of peace that I haven’t felt in months.”
John had a similar experience during his awakening. Reflecting on his dreams in his journal helped him understand their deeper meanings and guided his spiritual growth.
3. Explore Your Fears
Facing your fears head-on can be liberating. Use your journal to delve into what scares you and why. This can reduce anxiety and help you move forward.
How to Do It:
- Write down your biggest fears related to your spiritual journey.
- Explore why these fears exist and how they affect you.
Example: “I fear losing touch with reality. The intensity of my experiences sometimes makes me question my sanity. But deep down, I know this is part of my growth.”
Maria struggled with intense fears during her awakening. By journaling about them, she realised many were rooted in past traumas. This awareness allowed her to heal and progress.
4. Set Intentions for Your Growth
Setting intentions can give you a sense of direction and purpose. Use your journal to articulate what you hope to achieve during your spiritual awakening.
How to Do It:
- Write down your intentions for your spiritual growth.
- Be specific about what you want to achieve and how you plan to do it.
Example: “My intention is to cultivate inner peace. I will meditate daily, practice gratitude, and limit my exposure to negative news.”
Mark found that setting intentions kept him focused. His journal became a roadmap for his spiritual practices, helping him stay committed and mindful.
5. Document Your Insights
Spiritual awakenings often come with profound insights. Recording these in your journal can help you remember and integrate them into your life.
How to Do It:
- Write down any new insights or revelations you’ve had.
- Reflect on how these insights have changed your perspective or behaviour.
Example: “I realised that my need for control is a barrier to my growth. Letting go feels terrifying, yet liberating. I’m learning to trust the process more.”
Emma discovered many insights about herself through journaling. These reflections helped her make positive changes in her life, leading to greater harmony and balance.
Journaling can be a powerful tool during your spiritual awakening. It helps you process emotions, gain clarity, and document your growth.
Remember:
- Describe your current feelings to understand your emotions better.
- Reflect on significant experiences for deeper insights.
- Explore your fears to reduce anxiety.
- Set intentions to guide your growth.
- Document your insights to integrate new understandings.
Next, consider exploring other self-care practices to support your spiritual journey and maintain balance.
Unpacking the re-membering of land, lineage and the fire inside, Lottie is the founder here at the Wild Soul Tribe.
Lottie believes in walking the path less travels, which has taken her from living in Burkina Faso, to trekking some of the biggest mountains in the world.
Now growing within her Irish heritage, Lottie supports others to experience a little adventure AND inner peace.