Welcome to my blog
This is my new space to write about spirituality – with a main focus on the spiritual awakening.
I know there is already a LOT of information out there, often focused on the overall process, the Dark Night of the Soul, shadow work, and inner crises. I will probably touch on some of that too – because no matter how unique each journey is, there also seems to be a certain pattern the Universe takes us through when we enter the transformation process.
I was actually recently aware that the 12-step program from AA is based on the spiritual awakening. Who would have thought? (I will definitely write a post about that later on!)
Anyway… For me, the process is about clearing away what no longer serves us and beginning to live in alignment with who we truly are.
It is about finding the authentic voice – not the one shaped by upbringing, school, and society – but the one that allows the soul to speak, while the shadow self steps aside.
Oh yes… I am also a trained Shadow Coach and Energy Healer, which has given me very useful tools to share in this blog. So it is not only about raising my voice – which is an important part of my own growth – but above all about supporting and guiding others through their transformation process.
The awakening – a curse or a gift?
The awakening process has easily been the biggest challenge of my 42 years on planet Earth.
And still – I don’t regret a single second of it.
It is, without a doubt, the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Through it, I gained a higher level of awareness. Things that once controlled me – old patterns, fears, constant overthinking – hold very little power today. Just that alone is priceless.
Somewhere in the chaos, I began to see my life, my actions, and the world around me with a new kind of clarity.
And if you’ve lived your life the way I once lived mine – with low self-esteem, feeling worthless, stuck in a rut because you had no real faith in yourself – then shedding those patterns will feel like stepping into heaven.
Somewhere on the path towards true self-discovery, you realize that you are actually rather awesome exactly as you are. And that realization is worth going through hell and back more than once. Because after every storm, something dark was left behind – and I grew a little stronger.
So yes, the awakening is something I have definitely cursed in my lowest moments.
But overall, I see it as the greatest gift I have ever received.
Storms, triggers, and inner work
I am currently in my 4th year of my awakening.
Over time, I have developed strategies to move through what I call inner storms. I have also learned how to identify triggers – events or thoughts that arise to bring awareness to a shadow or a destructive pattern that needs to be cleared.
Over the years, I have worked with both my spiritual and personal growth. So far, my biggest focus has probably been these things:
- Shifting destructive thought and behavior patterns
I would say that this is essential for the process. If you are not willing to shift your mindset, then it is next to impossible to make any changes at all. Well, atleast it will be very uncomfortable if you refuse, because however unconditional the love from Universe really is, the ladies and gents up about doesn’t hesitate to use a whip if needed. I know this from experience… :/ - Working with my shadow self
Shadow work is not something that happens once and then is done. We all carry subconscious baggage that, sooner or later, wants to be seen and integrated. For me, a big part of shadow work is about acceptance and letting go. - Learning to care for my energy
As a highly sensitive empath, I have become aware of how easy it is to absorb and carry other people’s energy. When we learn to take responsibility for our own energy, we strengthen ourselves on a deep level – and might spare the people around us from a cranky mood.
These are just a few examples of what I feel I can offer the newly awakened collective – not through ready-made answers, but through recognition, honesty, and lived experience.
Where I am now
My life looks very different today compared to how it once did.
Fear and insecurity no longer rule me. I have started trusting both myself and the process.
I live with the knowledge that things tend to sort themselves out – no matter what chaos I might stumble into.
I also know that life is not meant to be easy. And while I sometimes wish it were, I know that every obstacle serves a purpose: either for me to learn and grow, or to be guided in a new direction.
If you are in an awakening of your own – or simply curious – don’t hesitate to follow my blog or my Youtube-channel. I hope I can offer some support on those dark or lonely days (because yes, there will be a few of those along the way).
But no matter what – remember your awesomeness. You will make it through, stronger than ever.
Biggest hug from
Zara
PS. I am Swedish, so excuse if there are accent or wrong grammar in the text…
