What is accidental enlightenment?
Most experiences of enlightenment are accidental - which is ironic in the extreme. Some people dedicate their entire lives to achieving inner peace, only to discover a universal truth: the more you search for happiness, the less likely you are to find it.
I accidentally landed in a state of higher consciousness, without even knowing that such a ‘thing’ existed. I’d never heard of enlightenment and knew nothing about spirituality. I had struggled with depression for most of my life but was convinced to “Suck it up, Buttercup.” After decades of this chin up mentality and striving unsuccessfully to just be happy, a series of losses pushed me so far into the darkness of despair that I considered ending my life - an absolutely terrifying prospect. Almost immediately, another thought entered my mind: Reach out… ask for help. Instinctively, I knew this thought was not my own, but a kind of guidance from somewhere beyond me. Although I initially resisted, eventually I surrendered to the idea that asking for help might be my only way out of an awfully deep hole.
This moment of surrender was the first of many that came in rapid succession. I gave up a fruitless search for happiness and focused instead on stopping the pain, willing to do anything necessary to survive. I surrendered my victim story (memories of trauma rooted in neglect and betrayal), my personal identity, and negative core beliefs. But most of all, I surrendered the need to blame. Taking full accountability for my thoughts and feelings allowed for the shift in perspective that opened space for acceptance: I am not what happened to me, I am not a victim, and I am not my ego. And, if I am not any of these things, then who or what am I?
The answer to this question saved my life and sparked a profound shift in consciousness. Fully integrating a new core belief - that I am an embodiment of Source Energy also known as unconditional or Divine Love - launched me onto an enlightened path full of limitless potential, joy, and peace.
Was my experience of enlightenment truly accidental? Divine intervention? Who knows?
All I know is that my breakthrough was as unintentional as my backward approach - but then, life is a paradox. Striving for peace and happiness amid ongoing internal pain and confusion is a hopeless endeavour. Working to understand and end your suffering will naturally lead you back to your higher Self, your soul, and an enlightened state of being.
Read Lightworker to learn how you can begin this journey for yourself.
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