Each of us walks a unique path, and what calls to one soul may not speak to another. In these times, with so many possibilities unfolding before us—especially through the window of social media—we are offered choices our parents and grandparents could scarcely imagine. For myself, I found I needed to seek a deeper meaning for being here. I sensed that spiritual wisdom was waiting beyond the boundaries of religious tradition, which never quite touched my heart. The stories from the Bible always fascinated me, yet I could feel the human hand in their telling, each coloured by its writer’s perspective.
“You, dear traveller, walk a path that is yours alone, guided by the quiet callings of your soul. In this era, as countless possibilities bloom before you through the ever-shifting currents of human connection, you are invited to choose in ways your ancestors could scarcely dream.” was the telepatic message from a higher guide I named POWAH in my novels.
How the Five Stages Came to Light.
If we recognise that there are five creative stages in every endeavour we embark on in life, then it will help us all to look back at our own lives and sum up at which stage we are in at this moment of reading this article.
In my Ascension Series of visionary fiction, I weave each story through five gentle stages, reflecting the journey of truth-seeking that lives within us all. Awakening is not just a concept, but a living process of meeting the truth and allowing it to settle deeply into our being.
The line drawing you see was born from my own journey with the Language of Light, a gentle practice of drawing from the higher self. In my workbook, I invite creative souls to discover their own truth through the simple act of doodling. This process can quietly awaken the hidden shadows within us, offering a loving path to release what no longer serves us as we move through our spiritual awakening.
The First Stage of Awakening
This first stage quietly rests within our intent. In our modern world, curiosity often leads us to search for answers online, but beneath that impulse is a deeper longing to remember who we truly are.
Every new journey begins with a spark—an idea, a longing, or a gentle nudge from within. Sometimes, we feel called to awaken our natural gifts, to heal, or to remember our deeper purpose, just as the main character does in The Reality Shifters. In this first stage, we are invited to clarify what we wish to bring into our lives and to listen to the quiet desires of our soul. Once we have named our intention, we step into the next stage, much like an initiation, where our ideas and wishes are ready to be explored more deeply.
The Second Stage of Awakening
In the second stage, we gather the threads of knowledge that surround our intention. The world offers us many ways to seek understanding, yet true wisdom comes when we connect with our higher self. Sometimes, this awakening happens quietly, even as we sleep, as I explore in Orphanage of Souls. It is not enough to believe in something outside ourselves; we are called to trust our own inner knowing. As we begin to live from this place of faith, a gentle power grows within us, guiding us toward the third stage of awakening.
The Third Stage of Awakening
If you’ve ever wandered through the wild jungle of social media, you’ll know that most of us are somewhere on this path of waking up. We gather shiny nuggets of wisdom, stuff our pockets full of ideas, and then, with a hopeful grin, we try them out in real life. Sometimes we trip over our own shoelaces, but that’s how we learn, isn’t it? The internet is like a giant buffet of self-improvement, with workshops and courses promising to help us find ourselves. I’ve signed up for a few myself, and let me tell you, sometimes the only thing I found was my lost sense of humour.
It’s at this stage that we start to notice something magical: we’re not just the actors in our own play, but also the audience, munching popcorn and watching ourselves stumble and soar. When we look at our lives with a soft, loving gaze, everything changes. That’s exactly where my novel Vanishing Worlds came to life—from that gentle, wide-eyed place of seeing myself, warts and all, and loving the journey anyway.
The Fourth Stage of Awakening
Ah, welcome to the magical dance of synchronicity! Here, we start to notice the whispers of the universe nudging us along, as if life itself is winking at us. Suddenly, the world feels alive with possibilities, and our senses sharpen to the signs and signals swirling around. I find myself giggling at how solutions pop up just when I need them, like cosmic breadcrumbs leading me out of the forest of obstacles. Brainstorming becomes a playground, and I become both the player and the observer, watching my own thoughts tumble and leap. This is the stage where my novel Parallel Worlds comes alive, inviting us to prepare for the grand adventure of change. Old beliefs and dusty perceptions? Time to sweep them out and make space for something new and sparkling.
The Fifth Stage of Awakening
In the fifth stage, all the wisdom and growth from the earlier steps come together. This is the moment when our dreams begin to take shape in the physical world. We have all met those who say, ‘I always wanted to travel’ or ‘write a book.’ Here, intentions become reality, and we witness the magic of manifestation.
This stage is where we step fully into action, realising that the world around us is shaped by our own choices and intentions. With this awareness, we remember that we hold the power to create and transform our reality.
When our ideas finally blossom into reality, we can celebrate the journey that brought us here. If something has not yet manifested, it is simply an invitation to reflect on which stage may need more gentle attention. Each of us carries the inner power to move mountains, for our minds and hearts create the vibrations and frequencies that shape our world. This last novel, The Prophet’s Game, is still in manuscript form.
One of the greatest minds of all times once said……”If you want to find the secretes of the Universe… think in terms of, energy, frequencies, and vibration”…. Nicola Tesla.
Namaste
Nadine May
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