First lets clarify Spiritual Enlightenment is NOT the same as Spiritual Awakening. Enlightenment isn't always clearly defined or understood. It is the path of death and rebirth. It is THE grueling path of transformation. It is100% complete conscious rebirth. Many want to just live a better life and have a better understanding of the spiritual dynamics that impact their lives. Merely understanding the dynamics of enlightenment doesn't make one enlightened, connection to spirit doesn't make one enlightened and enlightenment doesn't necessarily equate to a better life.
Enlightenment involves DEATH! Complete death, not physical of course, but death of the old self so that the new self can be reborn THEN the process of enlightenment begins. As we all know, death whether figuratively or physically is never easy. To become enlightened one must be willing to lose those parts of themselves that no longer serve their highest good or most divine purpose or self. The path of death and rebirth is not an easy one but one that must be taken to be enlightened to a state of ones highest self. A rebirth of self in every way imaginable.
Enlightenment isn't solely a state of knowledge and knowing. It is not solely intellectual transformation but also spiritual transformation. It is the action and state of attaining or having attained spiritual knowledge or insight and a dynamic connection to spirit awareness which frees a person from the cycle of rebirth.
It is a rich and complex experience. "Enlightenment" implies a more finished and constant state of realization, subconscious and conscious being.
It requires the letting go of old ways of thinking, feeling, being and doing and rebirthing the new self.
HOW DOES ONE OBTAIN A STATE OF ENLIGHTEMENT?
REALIZE IT IS A PROCESS!
Release and heal past trauma
Forgive yourself and others
Transformative thinking, acting, doing (TAD) - Be Mindful of every TAD
Detach from worldly things and attach to spiritual things
Let go of Ego - Let go of Fear - Let go of Doubt
Transformation of you r spiritual self - Literally
Freedom of Spirit
Get rid of mundane things
Be devoted to Pray Pray Pray
Be devoted to MEDITATION!
Go within more than without
Final Thoughts
Spiritual enlightenment is not a systematic approach to follow. People accept the awakening call differently. These points mentioned above can however, help one take the first step towards enlightenment.
