Have you ever wondered why your spiritual journey feels like you're walking uphill in the dark sometimes? You're not alone.
If you've been on this path for a while, you've probably noticed that the deeper you go, the more challenging things seem to get.
It's like the universe is testing your commitment at every turn.
I remember when I first started my own spiritual awakening journey, I thought it would be all meditation, crystals, and peaceful enlightenment. Boy, was I in for a surprise!
The reality hit me so hard, and I found myself questioning everything I thought I knew about growth and transformation.
Here's the truth nobody talks about enough: spiritual awakening is hard because it's supposed to be.
And if you're finding it difficult right now, that's actually a sign you're doing something right.
You're Literally Rewiring Your Entire Being
Think about it this way – you're not just changing your mind about a few things. You're completely rewiring decades of programming, belief systems, and ways of seeing the world. Your brain, your energy, your entire consciousness is shifting into something completely new.
I went through this myself, and there were days when I felt like I was losing my mind. Everything I thought I knew about reality was crumbling, and I had to rebuild my entire understanding of life from the ground up.
It's exhausting work, and your system needs time to integrate all these massive changes.
Your old self is literally dying so your new self can be born. And just like any birth process, it's messy, uncomfortable, and intense.
The People Around You Don't Get It
One of the hardest parts of spiritual awakening is feeling completely alone in your experience. Your family thinks you've joined a cult. Your friends roll their eyes when you mention energy or consciousness. Your co-workers look at you like you've grown a second head when you talk about synchronicities.
I lost friends during my awakening process. I had family members who were genuinely concerned about my mental health.
It's isolating when the people you love most can't understand the profound transformation happening within you. You start to question whether you're crazy or if everyone else is just asleep.
This disconnection from your old tribe is necessary, though painful.
You're outgrowing relationships and situations that no longer serve your highest good, making space for connections that align with who you're becoming.
Your Intuition Is Getting Stronger (And It's Uncomfortable)
As you awaken, your intuitive abilities start firing on all cylinders.
Suddenly you can feel other people's emotions, sense energy in rooms, and pick up on things that used to fly right past you.
It's like someone turned up the volume on your spiritual senses, and sometimes it's overwhelming.
I remember walking into stores and feeling completely drained afterward, not understanding why. I'd be around certain people and feel anxious for no logical reason. My dreams became incredibly vivid and meaningful. It was exciting but also exhausting because I hadn't learned how to manage these new abilities yet.
Your heightened sensitivity is a gift, but it takes time to learn how to work with it instead of being overwhelmed by it.
You're Facing Your Shadow
Spiritual awakening isn't just about love and light – it's about facing every dark corner of your psyche that you've been avoiding.
All your traumas, fears, limiting beliefs, and unconscious patterns start bubbling up to the surface to be healed and released.
This shadow work phase nearly broke me.
I had to confront childhood wounds I'd buried, acknowledge parts of myself I didn't like, and take responsibility for patterns I'd been unconsciously running my entire life.
It's uncomfortable to realize how much of your life has been lived on autopilot, driven by unhealed wounds and fear-based programming.
But here's what I learned: you can't heal what you don't acknowledge. The shadow work is where the real transformation happens.
Spiritual Warfare Is Real
Now, here's where things get really interesting.
The more you step into your power and authenticity, the more resistance you'll face – both internally and externally. It's like the universe is testing your commitment to your growth.
I experienced this first hand, and it's something many people don't talk about openly.
As you raise your vibration and step into your truth, you become a threat to lower vibrational energies and systems.
You might notice:
- Technology glitching when you're in high vibrational states
- Sudden financial challenges appearing out of nowhere
- Relationships becoming more dramatic or ending abruptly
- Physical symptoms with no medical explanation
- Feeling attacked or drained after spiritual practices
- Experiencing unusual amounts of negativity from others
- Strange dreams or sleep disturbances
- Feeling like you're being tested constantly
This isn't paranoia – it's a natural part of the awakening process.
When you're raising your frequency, lower frequencies naturally resist and try to pull you back down.
I learned that these challenges are actually confirmation that I was on the right path and making real progress.
Why The Difficulty Means You're On The Right Path
Here's the beautiful paradox of spiritual awakening: the harder it gets, the more confirmation you have that you're exactly where you need to be.
The resistance you're facing – internal and external – is proof that you're breaking through old limitations and stepping into your power.
During my most challenging periods, I learned to reframe the difficulty as evidence of my growth. Every obstacle became a sign that I was pushing through another layer of limitation. Every moment of confusion meant I was expanding beyond my old understanding.
The path of awakening isn't supposed to be comfortable.
Comfort keeps us stuck in old patterns.
Growth happens in the discomfort, in the unknown, in the spaces where we have to trust something bigger than our logical mind.
Signs You're Actually Making Progress
Even when everything feels chaotic, there are signs that your spiritual awakening is working:
You're becoming more authentic: You can't fake it anymore or pretend to be someone you're not, your truth is demanding to be expressed, even when it's inconvenient.
You're questioning everything: Nothing is sacred anymore – you're examining every belief, tradition, and assumption you've inherited to see if it actually serves you.
You're more sensitive to energy: You can feel when something is "off" about a person, place, or situation. Your body has become a sophisticated detection system for energy.
You're attracting different experiences: New opportunities, people, and situations are showing up that align with your changing vibration.
You're less tolerant of BS: Drama, gossip, and superficial conversations feel draining. You crave depth and meaning in all your interactions.
Your priorities are shifting: Things that used to matter feel trivial now. You're more focused on purpose, growth, and contribution than external validation.
You're experiencing more synchronicities: The universe seems to be speaking to you through signs, symbols, and meaningful coincidences.
Trust The Process
I know it's hard when you're in the thick of it, feeling like everything is falling apart.
But I promise you this difficulty is temporary, and it's necessary. You're not breaking down; you're breaking through.
Every spiritual teacher, mystic, and awakened being throughout history has walked this same challenging path.
The difficulty you're experiencing is your initiation into a higher way of being. It's proof that you're strong enough to handle the transformation that's occurring within you.
Remember, diamonds are created under pressure.
Butterflies struggle to break free from their cocoons.
Seeds must crack open to become flowers.
Your struggle is not a sign that something is wrong, it's a sign that something beautiful is being born.
So, trust the process. Trust your journey. And most importantly, trust yourself.
You chose this path for a reason, and you have everything within you to navigate it successfully.
The awakening is hard because it's sacred work.
And you, my friend, are exactly where you need to be.
Need more support on your spiritual path? These resources are here to help you rest, reflect, and realign:
👉 Free Prayer Journal – A gentle space to talk with God and reflect daily.
👉 Spirituality Checklist – A simple checklist to help you reconnect and realign.
👉 Selah & Soul Journal (Paid) – Go deeper into a soft, sacred life rooted in stillness and faith.