At our retreats, attendees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the profound healing power of sound frequencies. This experience serves as a catalyst for personal growth and healing, particularly by addressing old traumas that may have been holding individuals back. When we are closed off and guarded, our ability to truly feel and connect with our inner selves can become impaired.
The Journey of Ascension
Ascension is a spiritual awakening process that leads individuals to higher levels of consciousness. This transformation involves raising one's vibrational frequency, shedding ego-driven thinking, and entering a realm of love and light. As part of this process, people begin to recognize the interconnectedness of all things and can release thought patterns and physical structures that cause stress and fear.
While ascension is a beautiful journey, it can come with its own set of challenges and discomforts. Here, we explore some common ascension symptoms that individuals may experience on their path to spiritual awakening.
Heightened Sensitivity and Awareness
During ascension, many individuals report heightened sensitivity to their environment. This can manifest as increased sensitivity to smells, textures, sounds, and tastes. Some may even develop food intolerances as their bodies purify themselves from substances that no longer align with their higher vibrational state.
On a positive note, heightened sensitivity often leads to a deeper appreciation of the beauty in the world. Individuals may find themselves more emotionally moved by music or captivated by the wonders of nature. Some may even begin to perceive auras, orbs, or hear sounds that others cannot.
Physical Changes
Physical changes are a common aspect of the ascension process. These changes may manifest as aches and pains, often concentrated in areas where individuals hold tension and resistance, such as the neck, shoulders, throat, and jaw. These physical symptoms can be symbolic of carrying emotional burdens or fears of expressing one's thoughts and feelings.
Practices like meditation, Qigong, yoga, and Reiki can help alleviate these physical symptoms. Additionally, spiritual cleansing, massage, chakra meditations, or saunas can assist in releasing blocked energies. Individuals may find that certain activities either make them feel lighter and more joyful or tired and achy, signaling what aligns with their new awareness.
Positive changes in sensitivity might also lead individuals to adopt healthier eating habits, embrace a more natural lifestyle, and spend more time in nature, resulting in increased physical well-being.
Changes in Mood
Ascension often brings emotional challenges alongside physical ones. Heightened sensitivity can lead to rapid changes in mood and increased empathy, allowing individuals to experience emotions more deeply. This may involve confronting unresolved emotional issues from the past.
However, these emotional challenges are not solely negative. Ascension can also bring moments of joy and bliss, intense feelings of love for all beings, and an overwhelming appreciation for the beauty in the world. It is crucial not to suppress these feelings but to allow them to flow and be expressed through various means.
Changes in Energy
Energy fluctuations are a hallmark of the ascension process. Individuals may wake up feeling energized and enthusiastic one day, only to feel lethargic or even depressed on another. These shifts are entirely normal and part of the transformative journey.
Listening to your body and honoring your energy levels is essential during this time. Pay attention to what drains you and what energizes you. Blocked energies in the body and energetic field may become more apparent, manifesting as tightness in the throat, shallow breathing, stomach tension, or heart constriction. These blockages can often be released through visualization, meditation, yoga, or Reiki.
As your vibrational frequency rises, you may occasionally feel disoriented or detached from reality. Grounding techniques, such as walking barefoot on the earth and spending time in nature, can help restore balance between your physical and spiritual aspects.
Changes in Sleep Patterns
Ascension can disrupt sleep patterns, causing individuals to need either more or less sleep. Much spiritual work, including the release of old energies and healing, occurs during sleep. This may result in vivid dreams or frequent awakenings throughout the night.
Journaling or drawing upon waking from a dream can help integrate the insights gained during sleep. If sleep becomes challenging, meditation or other spiritual practices may aid in achieving restful sleep.
Changing Relationships
Spiritual ascension can influence one's relationships. The fear of losing loved ones often holds individuals back, but those meant to be in their lives will embrace their evolving selves. New friends and soulmates may also enter their lives as they undergo transformation. While letting go of people can be difficult, some individuals were only meant to be present for a specific season of life.
A Sense of Longing
Ascension can sometimes lead to feelings of loss, longing, or nostalgia. There may be an unexplainable sense of wanting or needing something, accompanied by a feeling of not quite grasping what that something is. Similarly, there may be a deep longing for a place or state of being, without a clear understanding of what that place is.
If physical or mental symptoms persist or intensify, seeking professional help is advisable to rule out any physical causes. However, there are positive steps individuals can take to navigate ascension symptoms effectively.
Establishing a daily practice, whether it be yoga, meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature, can provide crucial support during this transformative journey. Consistency and dedication to spiritual health and well-being are key to personal growth and development.
Growing into Your Best Self
True spiritual development involves integrating a heightened awareness within your physical body. While this path may present challenges and discomforts, it ultimately leads to growth, understanding, and a more profound connection with both yourself and others. Patience, self-awareness, and an open heart are your companions on this incredible journey of ascension. Embrace each symptom as a sign of growth and transformation, and you will emerge as a better version of yourself.