Spiritual crisis
QUESTION: Masters. I’m going through a so called spiritual crisis for the first time in my spiritual path. This feeling is paradoxical. I have lost my interest in all spiritual stuff which has been important for me; channelings, tarot, astrology, gemstones, twin flames etc. I’m questioning everything. Except at the same time I’m noticing that the only person whom I can trust is me. The more I’m giving up hope about everything the more I’m finding truth within myself. What is going on? Is this something every spiritual people has to face during their spiritual journey? ~Galathea, Finland
ANSWER: Being spiritual does not mean that you have to be involved in what some circles believe is an indication of spirituality, such as the things you have mentioned. Since every soul’s purpose in coming to Earth is to recognize the nature of their true essence, spirituality needs nothing outside of an inner dialogue with oneself – which is exactly what you find yourself doing.
A person’s reality is formed by the beliefs they trust. Yours at this time have turned to the realization that the only truly important aspect of a human life is to feel your soul’s energy and to use that to interpret the rest of the things around you. You are following what resonates with you because that is you.
The sense that you are giving up “hope” in things is the act of stepping away from the expectations you had accepted from the ideas of others that these things were necessary to find enlightenment. No two souls find their way in exactly the same fashion, so the expectations of others do not bring you wisdom.
Some people never reach the point you are at right now, because they will not allow themselves to depart from the step-by-step formula most groups demand as a necessity for spiritual growth. There are many ways to progress along the path, but the majority of souls need some type of spiritual crisis to stop being lemmings in the pack and be able to strip themselves of the belief systems that have always controlled their life.
The ultimate stripping of old beliefs can result in what is called the dark night of the soul. That is a point where the person’s entire life is affected and they drop into a deep depression. At this point, the soul’s whole life has to be wiped clean and decisions concerning all aspects of living have to be re-determined. You have a clearer idea and feeling for this life, so it is not necessary for you to start over completely.