The Reality of Spiritual Ascension: Embracing Authenticity Over Idealism

There's a pervasive belief in modern spiritual circles that ascending to higher levels of spirituality means transcending all negative emotions—that people become perpetually serene, all-loving, and immune to feelings like anger or frustration. In my experience, this couldn't be further from the truth.

While I respond more constructively now, I still experience anger and frustration. There are moments when I even feel fleeting dislike towards individuals who have caused significant emotional, physical, or financial harm. The difference is that these feelings no longer consume me; they pass more quickly, and I find it easier to let go and move forward.

It's important to acknowledge that spiritual growth doesn't render us incapable of disliking others or their behaviours. The notion that people must love everyone unconditionally, overlooking harmful actions or negative traits, is unrealistic. Spiritual ascension doesn't transform us into saintly, angelic beings devoid of human emotions, especially while we're in our human form.

As I progress on my spiritual path, I've found that it has made me more honest with myself. In the past, I might have criticised myself for having strong opinions or emotions, believing I should aspire to be different. Now, I accept my feelings as they are. If someone is being selfish or irritating, I acknowledge my irritation. While I strive not to respond unkindly or lash out, I'm also not going to feign affection or ignore my genuine feelings.

An interesting aspect of this journey is how different the reality of spiritual growth is from common expectations. I still feel like myself—constantly evolving and growing. I also experience a sort of amnesia; insights and messages are relevant in the moment, integrated, and then released as I move on. This transient experience of time and space has become more profound for me. I find myself deeply present in each moment, feeling as if nothing else exists beyond it.

I don't feel the need to understand the theory behind everything. I accept without prejudice the information, wisdom, or guidance that the universe provides. The need to question and understand everything on an intellectual level isn't always helpful, and sometimes action is what's needed. Being too attached to theory can limit us significantly, and I don't feel that it's something important.

It's also worth noting that our current language sometimes falls short in capturing these experiences. We currently have a duality-based approach in how we express ourselves—using terms like "positive" and "negative" or "happy" and "sad." While I believe new terms will emerge to better explain these concepts, for now, we use the language we have. These dualistic terms don't fully encompass the nuances of spiritual growth. Instead of viewing emotions as strictly positive or negative, I focus on alchemising them—transforming my experiences into outcomes that align more closely with my preferences and values.

There's also an expectation placed upon practitioners—"healers," though perhaps not the ideal term—that we should be saintly, offering our work for little or no cost, as if we live in monasteries devoid of external needs. This couldn't be further from the truth. We are people just like everyone else. Many of us have come from exceptionally difficult backgrounds, overcoming significant health issues, emotional challenges, and traumas. We're in this field because we have big hearts and deep compassion, eager to support others in their growth. Having experienced profound transformation ourselves, we understand the beauty of transcending difficulties and alchemising them into a fulfilling life filled with love and an ever-growing heart.

However, projecting unrealistic expectations onto any human being often leads to disappointments and misunderstandings in relationships. By releasing judgement and expectations, we can live more fulfilled lives. Spirituality doesn't exempt us from being human; rather, it brings us more meaning, purpose, and fulfilment. It enables us to feel more joy and love for others, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. The lessons become harder and more complex.

Although I'm happy to say that I live my life through a spiritual lens, embracing my truth every day, I've managed to overcome incredibly difficult distractions, addictions, and emotional releases. Not that this is the ultimate answer—again, it's not about being saintly, and there's no absolute right or wrong—but for me, it was important to stop any behaviours that had power over me, things I felt enslaved to and couldn't live without.

I successfully moved away from various addictive behaviours that once held me back. This includes distancing myself from certain people that I held onto for all the wrong reasons, recognising that they weren't contributing positively to my life. Letting go of these attachments was a significant leap towards personal freedom.

There's no universal right or wrong. The point was that these things had a hold on me; they were distractions that hindered my growth and were misaligned with the life I was creating. Letting go of them was a significant leap towards personal freedom.

This isn't to say that others should do the same; it's not prescriptive. But this is what I did for my own freedom. Every morning, I dedicate time to connect with the unseen—with celestial and earthly spirituality. I strive to continually evolve, learn, and grow.

Do I sometimes get caught up in earthly distractions? Absolutely. How can anyone not, especially during challenging times? This past year has been incredibly difficult for everyone. But I must say that with all the work I've done with Umana Technique, introducing it into my life has been transformative. For the first time, not once during these challenging months did I slip back into what I would consider unhealthy behaviours—actions that, while there's no positive or negative, I perceived as negative because they enslaved me or acted as crutches.

I had moments where I thought about reverting to old habits, as my subconscious suggested these were paths to relief based on past behaviours. But I didn't succumb, and it wasn't a struggle. I got through it and developed more spiritually based support and soothing mechanisms for myself during this time. For me, that's phenomenal—a significant improvement from anything I've been able to achieve in the past.

I attribute much of this progress to Umana Technique. I have some exciting news to share about it, which I will reveal over the next couple of months. I am thrilled—beyond thrilled—to be able to announce some incredibly wonderful developments and big plans for Umana Technique. So stay tuned; more exciting news is coming soon.