Spiritual Detox
“Spiritual detox’
Could there possibly be any more change? Be it either our personal lives or society at large, it seems at this time, change is always happening.
Change is the language of the soul. If there is change, there is an opportunity for your soul to grow. This is excellent news. When change comes, it is so important to honor this passage in life and let go of the past, but sometimes when lots of change comes all at once, we are being moved into a spiritual detox.
Spiritual detox happens when an old behavior is in process of being released and new ones are replacing it, and in the newness of good, high, vibrational energy, the old fights it a bit at first. This creates a kind of disruption or perturbation in the process. Simply put, spiritual detox is when the old ways are no longer working, and yet the new ways don’t seem to be solidified yet!
Think of when you have done a detox of your eating habits and create a new diet for yourself. Things move and change, and sometimes things feel worse BEFORE they feel better. The same is true spiritually!
Spiritual detox is not fun, and when it first happens it can feel like you are doing it wrong or are completely “un-spiritual.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Spiritual detox happens when the deeper soul work simply will no longer tolerate the worn-out egoic needs and wants of the childhood personae. So if lots of change is happening or you feel a little out of sorts from the deeper soul work, know that ultimately, all is well. Your soul is being changed at depth.
Physical Impacts During Spiritual Detox
Spiritual detox can have an impact on your physical health temporarily. There can often be feelings of physical discomfort, stress or worry. Headaches or even stomach issues are common. Interrupted sleep can happen as well. If any symptoms continue, contact your doctor, but usually in spiritual detox these symptoms are short-lived. And like a physical cleanse, what is left after a spiritual detox is clearer energy. You will feel lighter, more at peace and able to live life from the center.
When physical irritation happens, it is important to get re-centered and meditate. Become still and bless the process. Affirming, “All is well. I am being changed at depth. I am at peace,” can be very helpful as well. Nurture yourself and be gentle with yourself. You are being changed at depth.
If needed, reach out to your minister, therapist or friend. Get the support you need from spiritual souls who understand your journey, and seek out spiritual community, whether online or in person, and connect with those spiritually minded to.
Blessings om the spiritual journey
