In this episode, I dive into the beginnings of my spiritual awakening. I discuss the parallels between my mental health journey and my spiritual awakening, exploring how early feelings of spiritual difference set the stage for a profound shift in my beliefs. This is the first part of a multi-episode exploration into my spiritual journey.

Episode Breakdown:

• Introduction:

  • Today’s topic: My spiritual awakening
  • Parallels between my mental health and spiritual awakening
  • Quick reflection on early feelings of spiritual difference from my family

• Setting the Stage:

  • First memory of feeling different: not praying aloud
  • How this difference evolved through childhood and adulthood
  • Introduction to my "big bang" awakening—a profound shift

• Main Content:

  • Exploring things that didn’t sit right with me:
  • • Praying aloud
    • Being targeted during class
    • Restriction of visiting friends’ churches until high school; began exploring through band
    • How I felt during and after confession
  • Attending a few masses in college, influenced by a guy I liked who was Catholic—this reflects the insecurity I felt at the time
  • A shift in beliefs:
  • • Realizing it wasn’t that religion’s view of God, but still God in some form
    • Moving from a traditional view of God to a higher, unknown force
    • The concept of the Universe became a source of huge comfort

  Stay tuned for Part 2, where I share the totally unexpected path that resonated most at the time!

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