Spiritual Enlightenment refers to a profound, transcendent experience or realization that brings about a deep understanding of oneself, the nature of reality, and the interconnectedness of all things. It involves a shift in consciousness and a heightened sense of awareness and clarity. Spiritual enlightenment is common to most religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhist, Hindu, Sufi and Christian.

Saints, sages and mystics have struggled through the ages to describe it effectively. Just like the state of sleep, it can can only be described or pointed at from outside of the state. Enlightenment is not esoteric; it’s not an answer, an insight or a realisation. It’s simply truth. Once experienced, you have the potential to live from a place of deep and permanent knowing.

Attaining spiritual enlightenment typically involves practices such as meditation, self-reflection, contemplation, mindfulness, and the exploration of philosophical or religious teachings. It is a highly personal and subjective journey that can lead to profound transformation. It is a beautiful circular journey like a divine dance, once realised, it is understood that it was always right with you.

“I have lived on the lip of insanity, wanting to know reasons, knocking on a door. It opens. I’ve been knocking from the inside.” — Rumi

How massage helps support your path;

1. Relaxation and Body Awareness: As you let go of stress, a massage promotes deep relaxation, bringing a delicate heightening of awareness of your physical body. This increased body awareness can then serve as a foundation for deeper spiritual practices, such as meditation. As your body awareness grounds you, it offers safety for deeper self-reflection.
2. Release of Physical and Emotional Tension: Massage releases muscular tension stored in the body, including deep tissue blockages. Releasing these creates a more receptive and open state for spiritual exploration. These blockages (more often than not) are related to emotional tensions we hold. It’s common for a very slow gentle intuitive massage to release waves of emotions such as, sadness, grief, anxiety, fear, all of which are welcomed. You may have seen this type of massage called by names such as “energy work”, “body-work” or “de-armouring”. Indeed you may feel sensations that feel like waves of energy and you may also feel as though you’ve let some of your “armour” down. This is a good sign, it implies that you’re healing and moving towards your more authentic self and your ultimate truth.
3. Integration of Mind, Body, and Spirit: Massage can help you experience a sense of unity and integration between the mind, body, and spirit. This integration is an essential aspect of spiritual growth and can support the journey toward enlightenment.

It’s important to note that while massage can support you on your journey and complement spiritual practices, it is not a substitute for the deeper inner work involved in spiritual enlightenment. Spiritual growth often requires dedicated practices, self-inquiry, and a holistic approach that extends beyond the physical realm.

If you’re interested in exploring spiritual enlightenment please feel free to get in touch for a a chat – I’m very interested in talking about this, regardless of whether you may become a client or not. You may also consider integrating practices like meditation, mindfulness, and the study of philosophical or religious teachings into your life. Or whether you feel a short immersion such as an Enlightenment Intensive might suit you.

Massage can be a supportive component of your self-care and your path to self love. I offer intuitive both intuitive massage and guidance based on my own extensive experience, training and knowledge.