When people begin a spiritual awakening, they begin to awaken to the true spirit of the self, and the first thing they say is, “I want to be a healer.” They think they should leave the work they are already doing in order to be a healer, but what they are really saying is, “I want to heal.” They think they want to heal others, but what they really want is to heal the self. To heal means "to become whole," which means that we begin to know, acknowledge, and honor more of the whole self, including the parts that have previously been black-balled or stuffed in the closet. People stall out spiritually when they get stuck on being a healer...and fail to recognize that this is an early stage of awakening. Once healed – physically, mentally, or emotionally – it will be time to move on.
The second thing they say is, “I want to help the world or to make the world a better place.” To help make the world a better place is only a reasonable goal if it makes your world a better place, i.e. you have enough money, food, shelter, clothing, warmth/cooling, safety, education, experience, all the physical/mental needs met...and you are doing something you love. It does not make the world a better place if you are doing something you think is helpful but you do not have what you need for yourself. This is the blind leading the blind. People stall out when they get stuck on doing something that benefits others but not them. Once your needs are met and your life is full, you can begin to extend some of that to others.
The third thing people say when awakening is, “I want to be a teacher/healer/speaker/creative/preacher in the world of spirituality.” What they are really saying is they want everything they say and do to embody the great traditions of love, compassion, truth, gentleness, honesty, etc., and for all of their interactions to demonstrate these great ethics. However, people often leave their current work in the world to pursue work in the field of spirituality…and then they struggle. They fail to understand that they can be a teacher/healer/speaker/creative/preacher in the world of construction, politics, medicine, education, farming, manufacturing, etc. People stall out when they leave what they’re doing and go in search of a perfect world elsewhere instead of creating their perfect world right where they’re at. If everyone would see that the world will only be really changed when each of us finds our true niche of passion and contributes to the whole reality from that place while demonstrating the "great qualities." The real contribution is your own joy and satisfaction with your life. That’s what makes a well-rounded, balanced world of great diversity!
If you are undergoing a spiritual awakening, it is important to understand that spirituality will probably become an aspect of what you will do, but may not be the main focus at all. This isn’t saying you are going to become a heathen, it just says that perhaps you have stalled out in the way so many awakening ones do.
If you have abandoned your former life, love, relationships, and work to pursue a more spiritual life, only to discover that your life is not working very well, consider a change of pace and direction. When something isn’t working, we need to go in new directions without feeling like a failure, without delay, and without trying to apologize or explain to family or friends. The only thing needed is the time and space to explore more of your Self.
Comments
Aingeal Rose OGrady
Great article Penny !!! xo Aingeal
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:22:46 +0000 To: fairyland118@hotmail.com
July 27, 2017
Larry Nelson
Thank you Penny Your essays are getting better and better – I look forward to them.
I’ve found myself at each of the steps you outline here. Fortunately I am guided to realize that just Being where I am and allowing what I AM to radiate brings the healing, teaching and peace without specifically focusing on those aspects.
“The way to do is be Be.” – Lao Tzu
Larry Nelson Grand Blanc, MI
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Thank you so much, Aingeal!
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
That’s quite a compliment, Larry, so thank you! I have found so many people tripping up in the early stages of awakening! So many think they have to leave everything they’ve done up to that point, but when they do they, they end up lost. Those that can’t do anything different feel trapped and try to shut down the awakening. The spiritual challenge is to bring a new spirit of self into all that you do!!
July 27, 2017
Marie Sobanski
You hit the nail right on the head Penny! So much wisdom & truth in this great article!
July 27, 2017
Pat
I love this Penny!
You articulated it so well that I will now be able to more clearly do so myself!
This is going into my “wisdom” archives.
Thank you!!
Pat
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July 27, 2017
Bonnie Willow
Very pertinent and interesting! You express the conundrum well. I sold my art gallery when I had so many people asking me for healing and readings that I couldn’t keep running the gallery too. Now, after ten years of full-time healing work, I am so ready to return to the world of art.
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Hi Marie! Thanks for the comments. I’m hoping we can get the spirituality movement a little more centered. After all, it’s our world and we have to live in it. And it’s bound to be a much better world if we can bring a new spirit into it rather than running away from it.
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Thank you, Pat! You are one of those people that is actually meant to be a healer/teacher/speaker/preacher…and note that this is happening AFTER the first career is completed, which leaves you with all sorts of practical experience to add to the spiritual wisdom!!
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Woohoo! I love the fact that you are returning to art! You will bring a whole new view of self and world to your work!!
July 27, 2017
Lorraine Roe
I really like this. Perfect timing!!!
I just watched a super hero series where the hero decides to go off and be normal. I think I only got it after reading your blog. Thanks! I think it is true for people just awakening, but can also be true for people who’ve been on the journey awhile. Appreciate your reference about being of service to your own life first!
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Thanks, Lorraine! I agree with your comment that it applies to those who have been on the journey for a while. You can always tell when you’re off on a tangent…life loses much of its meaning and you don’t know what to do next.
July 27, 2017
Pat4086 Lee
Thanks Penny:)That was very helpful!
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Glad to hear that, Pat. I suspect many people have not figured out how to do what they would love to do because they’re too busy trying to be more spiritual.
July 27, 2017
motiheal
Hi Penny. Not sure where to send email to. Wondering if you’ve had time to look at Motion Health: The Ground Can Flow? John :)
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Hi John, I did look at it briefly but haven’t done it justice so therefore haven’t said anything yet. However, it did spark a lot of thought about what might be said regarding the energies coming out of the Earth, how these energies flow and change, and how this plays a role in nourishing the energy bodies we inhabit.
July 27, 2017
motiheal
Well, just contact me at motiheal@yahoo.com when you’d like. You mentioned how you liked science and appropriate technology, so I thought you’d get something out of a read. :)
July 27, 2017
Penny Kelly
Will do. And you’re right, I probably will get something out of it.
July 27, 2017
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