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If you have never experienced a spiritual awakening, it can be a little difficult to imagine how it feels. For many people, there is sense of finally peeling back the layers of the person you used to be, so that the new version of you can shine in a whole new way. Spiritual awakenings can be life-changing, and many people go through a hermit phase in the immediate aftermath, as they adjust to their new reality and process their experience.
While everyone experiences a spiritual awakening and everything that comes after it differently, there are certain key signs that someone has entered the hermit phase. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.
One surefire sign that you are in your hermit phase after a spiritual awakening is that you want to spend more time in your own company.
This has nothing to do with how introverted or extroverted you are. Rather, it is about being able to take the time to explore your new spirituality.
Another indication that you are in your hermit phase after going through a spiritual awakening is that you are experiencing heightened sensitivity.
This can mean that you are more sensitive to the energies that surround you in general. Or it might mean you are more sensitive to being with certain people, or eating certain foods.
This symptom of the hermit phase can be a little bit tricky; a bit jarring, even. It is important to be patient with yourself during this more sensitive period.
Feeling like you don't belong and like you're disconnected from others can lead to a strong desire to rediscover your roots and learn where you really came from.
Another symptom of the hermit phase is that you lose interest in doing the things that used to excite you. This can be one of the trickier experiences.
Losing interest can be unpleasant. Indeed, it is also a symptom of depression. However, it is important to remind yourself that this phase won't last forever.
Another clear sign that you're entering the hermit phase after a spiritual awakening is that you find yourself seeking out your soul's purpose.
You may find yourself constantly preoccupied with questions about why you were put on this earth and how you want to exist in the world.
During this phase, you may find that the old ways you used to define yourself no longer fit. Lean into this and try to open yourself up to change.
Another common symptom of the hermit phase after a spiritual awakening is that you are hesitant to tell other people about what you have been going through.
You may worry that if you share your experience with others, they simply won't understand, or that they will think you are strange or unstable.
However, research shows that more people than you think may have had a similar experience to you. It is worth trying to open up if you can.
During the hermit phase, you may find that your appetite for spiritual topics feels completely insatiable.
You will likely be grasping for spiritual content wherever you can find it, whether that's listening to podcasts or scrolling through social media.
During this period, your thirst for further knowledge knows no bounds, and you will probably find yourself not wanting to leave a single stone unturned.
Despite wanting to spend more time by yourself, you may find during the hermit phase that your overall feelings of compassion are stronger.
People experiencing stronger feelings of compassion will start to realize that the world does not start and end with themselves.
Indeed, part of spiritual awakening is realizing that your human experience is connected to that of others, and that often makes people want to connect with others on a deeper level.
Last but not least, people in their hermit phase often feel a deep sense of inner peace. This is because they're learning to listen to their intuition.
During a spiritual awakening, you learn to let go of the things that no longer serve you, whether that's certain toxic people or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
What is left is a strong sense of inner peace and a better recognition of how you can meet your own needs. It's something people spend a lifetime trying to achieve.
When it comes to spiritual awakenings, it is important to remember that they cannot be forced. However, by keeping an open mind and being diligent about your spiritual practice, you can help yourself get there.
Sources: (YourTango)
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If you have never experienced a spiritual awakening, it can be a little difficult to imagine how it feels. For many people, there is sense of finally peeling back the layers of the person you used to be, so that the new version of you can shine in a whole new way. Spiritual awakenings can be life-changing, and many people go through a hermit phase in the immediate aftermath, as they adjust to their new reality and process their experience.
While everyone experiences a spiritual awakening and everything that comes after it differently, there are certain key signs that someone has entered the hermit phase. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.