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tuxbselParticipantI know exactly how you feel. I can sit and become overwhelmed with emotion. I used to think I was having emotional breakdowns when I started crying for no reason; overcome with emotional connection to the universe. You are seeing things in a way few can. Others will call you names but forgive them as they know not the beauty you have come to realize. Lead through example and soon they will long for what you have awakened to. You are “engaging” in the world differently, that is for sure. You are engaging in a world where you can differentiate between what was important (and ask yourself was that stuff really important) and what is now important for your soul. We all enter this world with nothing but Love. Society engages us and we develop to where we think we should fit in with everyone else and believe what everyone else thinks. When we awaken, we realize that society has most of it wrong which is why we have wars, financial imbalance, poverty, etc. Awaken people start to look back at what Love is and what it means to be empathetic and exist in what we came for…….move our souls forward and live life in Love. This is difficult for others to identify with as they still see the things you used to see as important, as important. I would say you are on the path you should be, you just haven’t fully acknowledged you are there. That is society trying to make you believe otherwise. Stay on track and let the universe guide you. Everyone you meet and everything that happens is the universe pushing you toward your souls purpose. It is the people who fight it are the ones who really can’t move forward. Meditate and get in touch with the universe and listen to the messages, truly listen. You will find what you are feeling is what is needed to move forward, even if it is uncomfortable in the beginning.
Bob
tuxbselParticipantInterestingly enough, I was having a conversation similar to this recently. The conversation, in a nutshell, surrounded around the fact that an awakening is a lonely, personal thing. A time where many changes in perspective, and priorities, happen. During this time, one can feel alone, depressed, etc in trying to figure out why you don’t feel the same way about things you once did. That is the beauty of awakening. Personally, I can sit quietly and be mindful of my surroundings and really enjoy it. I can view things that I, and many others, deemed as important as not so important anymore. I can watch people act in the way I used to and wish they understood what I now understand. (by the way, it is still hard to talk to people who don’t understand which I think is where the loneliness/depression part of the path comes into play). But through it all, I am much happier, calmer, empathetic, and grateful with each passing day. I live my life through example hoping others see the beauty of life and I hope someday they can participate. The more people that can awaken, the more we become connected rather than feeling disconnected. It took a while for me to be purely happy as I too had feelings of dullness and solitude. People accused me of having no emotions anymore. The reality was I was not putting effort into the things that didn’t require or deserve my attention anymore. My focus went to more important things like meditation, mindfulness, and connection to the universe. This is where true happiness, love and gratitude lie. After all, if things aren’t different, are you really awakening?
tuxbselParticipantPeter,
That was awesome. Thank you!tuxbselParticipantAnita,
Similar minds means looking for people who read things like “conversations with God”, “pre-birth planning” books, “Life between lives” books and the meanings behind them. These have put me on a journey where I have never been happier or more content with my own being. I feel people we meet, and the events we face, are helping to complete the reason we are here and have our souls reach a new level of advancement. That is what I mean by similar minds. One who has no awareness of these concepts cannot participate in conversations, or even relate.
The old ways I refer to are allowing others to affect your being, reacting negatively to situations, letting society and its ways to alter our being (things like road rage), not being able to control emotions, feeling a lack of gratitude for what we have, always looking to compete for things, etc. Basically all the things that make peoples lives miserable. I find I don’t need much to be content. I meditate, thankful for my family and friends, and realize I have all I need already. But the old ways say I need more, need to go on all kinds of vacations, am lazy or selfish if I take time to be mindful rather than get stuff done.
Maybe these forums are not the right place but I though I would give it a try.
Thanks for your interest.tuxbselParticipantAdam,
I appreciate your feedback on my post. I have to clarify a bit though. I don’t go on social media to proclaim my successes or push my agenda looking for approval. I figured out early on no one is very interested or really understands what I am talking about. I guess this is where the loneliness comes in as I realized I have no where to turn. I figured I would try here (interestingly enough, I believe this qualifies for social media!). Usually what I repost is quotes from Tiny Buddha or Spiritual Awakenings. I never post anything from my own personal journey as I agree with you this is not the purpose of what I am trying to do. What I am looking for is a place where similar mindsets reside to discuss thoughts and feelings about similar journeys. I came here specifically so I don’t fall back into the old ways. I just thought it would help to not fall into the old ways if I could find similar minds.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.tuxbselParticipantAnita,
I have figured out quick to keep my mouth shut as I realized my journey is in direct conflict with others beliefs. If I am going to have a conversation with them, I usually ask them if they are sure they want to hear my thoughts as they may not agree with my opinions. At least they have an out that way. I usually only repost quotes from Tiny Buddha or Spiritual Awakenings. I usually don’t post my own thoughts and processes.
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