lonliness

[linen53]

I had many years of being away from friends and family. It's especially difficult during the holidays.

I might suggest you find a place, a shelter or a kitchen or food pantry that will be serving a Christmas dinner and volunteer. That will fill your heart with joy and peace. It isn't the same as sharing a holiday with loved ones, but it's pretty darn close.

You might also consider random acts of kindness. I found someone today that looked like she was alone and gave her a gift. It wasn't expensive. But the look of first shock, then apprehension, then suspicion and finally warmth and appreciation was all I needed in return.

[davidsun]

Originally Posted by jay.kishan

During my initial days, i went through (Kind Of) same feelings and fear.
I want to add to this that spiritual awakening is not enlightenment but the first stage.
It Unfolds a whole process which you walk through. You process your past trauma, emotions or karma you can say.

I will repeat, its a process. Be patient. Be aware. Dont stress over anything. Let Go. And let it happen. It will pass too.

What i would suggest is to be aware, continue your meditation and live joyfully. Dont worry about it. Worry will make it worse.

Easier said than done. When youll realize things in this process, youll know that each part of this process was necessary to go through and there was nothing wrong in that :)

About going to the real world. We already are in real world all the time. What you call real world will transform itself . And the two worlds for you (spiritual and real/physical) will become one and youll find everything spiritual in this very real world .

Realx and Accept. You are on the right track :)

Jay!

[youngers1810]

I agree with davidsun