Are You Starting to Question Everything?

Do you find yourself wondering about your own thoughts and feelings lately? Maybe you’re questioning your old habits or why you react the way you do.

You might be looking at the world and asking why there’s so much suffering, or why our societies work the way they do.

And maybe you feel a pull toward something more—a desire to be more compassionate or to work with others for the common good.

If any of this sounds familiar, you might be going through what some people call a spiritual awakening. I call it the start of your own "hero's journey."

What is a spiritual awakening, really?

The term gets used a lot, especially online. But it’s not as complicated as it might sound.

Based on my own experience, a spiritual awakening is simply when you start to question who you are. It’s the moment you become aware of the parts of yourself that might be causing pain for you or for others.

It’s about getting curious. Why do I feel this way? Why do I think these thoughts? Why do I believe what I believe? You start to wonder if there are things in your unconscious that need to be understood or healed so you can feel more whole.

This process is about recognizing that we all want the same basic things: food, water, shelter, love, and safety. We all want to be our authentic selves and contribute something meaningful.

It's not just spiritual—it's human

This isn't a new or mystical idea. It’s a core part of being human.

Psychologists have talked about this for a long time. Carl Jung called it "individuation," the journey of becoming whole. Abraham Maslow called it "self-actualization." They were both describing the process of understanding yourself more deeply.

Even neuroscience shows that our brains don't function their best when we have unhealed issues. Being self-aware isn't just a spiritual goal; it's good for our minds and bodies.

What if I don't like the word 'spiritual'?

That’s completely fine. You don't have to call it a spiritual awakening.

For many, religion and spirituality have a painful history. They have been used to justify wars, oppression, and suffering. It makes sense to be cautious.

In my own work, I’ve looked at many different spiritual traditions, psychological theories, and even neuroscience. I found a common thread that ties them all together: mindfulness.

Mindfulness is simply the process of slowing down and observing your inner world—your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and body sensations. It’s about watching yourself without judgment. This is the path to self-awareness and healing.

Finding the root of our struggles

As you start this journey of observation, you might notice that many of your struggles come from a few core wounds.

These are often unconscious beliefs that tell us we are not loved, not worthy, or not good enough. We might feel like we have to prove ourselves to be accepted or that we're somehow separate from everyone else. I believe these are the wounds that separate us from our natural, whole state.

The hero's journey is about bringing light to these hidden parts of yourself. It's about understanding why they exist and learning to care for them in a loving way. The goal is to find healthier ways to get your needs met—ways that help you and cause the least amount of harm to others.

How to begin your journey

If this explanation was helpful, the journey starts with simple curiosity. You don't need to do anything drastic. Just start paying attention to your inner world.

My upcoming book, The Divine Within: Healing Ourselves to Heal the World, explores these ideas in more detail. It offers about 36 mindfulness and somatic exercises to help you begin your own path to healing. If you’re interested, you can visit my website, Blossoming Heart Wellness, to get updates on the book and a course I’m creating.

Thank you for being here and for being curious about your own path.