A few months ago a friend recommended that I watch a documentary called Wake Up by filmmaker Jonas Elrod (can be seen on Netflix streaming). Jonas wakes up one day and starts seeing energy - angels, demons, spirits of all sorts, auras, etc. This sends him on a journey of awakening to find out just what is happening to him and why. His search spans both the scientific and spiritual communities while also showing the growth and struggle within his own relationships.
I love this documentary for many reasons but a big one is for the realness of it. Spiritual awakening can be very difficult. Most of us don't just wake up one day knowing all the answers, It can be so different for each of us but we usually go through a period of destruction of the old to bring about the new- lots of change takes place throughout all parts of our lives. This can happen in subtle ways that we may not even recognize in the moment or in those great big moments that change our lives in an instant. So I just love that Jonas was able to show so much of it - the fear & doubt as well as the amazing growth and opening. It is so important for those of us who are going through an awakening process to know that we aren't alone.. that this is a wonderful adventure.. yes, maybe challenging at times but so very worth it. It is so important for us to be willing to allow the whole journey without denying those parts of ourselves that aren't 'perfect' - whatever that may mean to us or those around us. It can be beautifully messy and take you to your most vulnerable places- but that brings the light. It allows the Truth to shine out as we express ourselves as we truly are. Be willing to be open and vulnerable, messy and brilliant- allow the miraculous to show itself in those small moments of grace.
Know that your journey is worthy, no matter how it presents itself. . and your awakening is the best thing for you and for the world. Dare to wake up.
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