What Does it Mean to Raise Your Level of Consciousness?

Raising your consciousness is a term that is often mentioned in spiritual circles, but what does it actually mean? In its simplest form, raising your consciousness is the process of becoming more aware of yourself and the world around you. It means stepping out of the ego-driven, materialistic world and connecting to something bigger.

How Do You Know that You’re Raising your Consciousness?

When you raise your consciousness, you become more aware of the spiritual aspects of your life. You may find that you’re more in tune with your true self, your purpose in life, and your connection to something extraordinary (inexplicable, even). Perhaps my favorite aspect of becoming more spiritually aware is tapping into the interconnectedness of all things and the Oneness of the Universe. It’s a wild ride!

Start with Self Awareness

The process of raising your consciousness begins with self-awareness. You need to be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Ask yourself questions such as: What do I believe? How do I react to certain situations? What kind of thoughts do I have? What do I value? These questions can help you become more mindful of your inner self and can help you on your journey of self-discovery.

Get in Touch with Your Spiritual Side

The next step is to explore the spiritual aspects of life. This can include meditation, metaphysical practices, and speaking to the Universe, or a higher power. It’s important to be open-minded and to explore different spiritual paths because each one can offer something unique and help you further your development. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!

What Changes as You Become More Spiritually Aware?

Many of the changes that come as a result of higher levels of consciousness happen within you. As you raise your consciousness, you may become more compassionate and loving toward yourself and others. You may become more in tune with your intuition and learn to trust it more completely. There’s a good chance your mind will open and you become more accepting of different beliefs and philosophies. Overall, your connection to the Universe gets stronger and you might feel more present.

Raising your consciousness is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and exploration. While it looks different for everyone, generally a higher consciousness is about exploring the spiritual aspects of life and connecting with something bigger. It’s about becoming more aware of yourself and the world around you. It’s about becoming more compassionate and loving toward yourself and others, and developing a deeper connection to the Universe.

Sara

Sara is our founder and Chief Happiness Officer at The Happy Journal Co. She loves all things spiritual, magical, and creative. Reach out to her with questions and learn more about her mission on www.thehappyjournal.co/about!

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