What Does It Mean to Be Awake? Understanding Awakening in Our Times

serendipitywithkim
Aug 30
5 min read

Updated: Sep 2

Since 2020, many of us have experienced a huge spiritual, emotional, and physical shift. It feels as though human beings are finally realising their innate power, their connection with nature and the Earth and the importance of finding their soul purpose.

Across the world, people are speaking of awakening – but what does it really mean to “be awake”?

Awakening: Beyond the Mainstream

Theories suggest we may be living in a matrix-style simulation or experiencing life through different vibrational planes and frequencies. Other theories suggest the Earth is a "school for souls" to learn and grow through the experience of being human. Some believe that lower-vibrational forces exist to keep humanity from growing into our true potential (for those that have read the Celestine Prophesies - you know what I mean. If you haven't - James Redfield!).

Whatever your perspective whether with a highlight of faith and religion (even I got married in a Church and do believe that Jesus was a healing master), the essence of awakening is the same:

Recognising that life is more than routines, stress and survival. Growth is possible in every area – wellness, health, happiness, relationships, work and creativity - the list goes on.

How Does One Awaken?

Awakening is not a one-time event. It’s a way of living with awareness. It can begin with small shifts:

Pause and reflect – notice your thoughts and feelings.
Research and question – look beyond mainstream narratives.
Adopt healthy habits – these small practices become your way of life.
Gratitude – start and end your day by noticing simple blessings.

My Path Towards Awakening

For me, awakening comes now through what I call Nature’s Way (c) – a personal framework and checklist.

This morning, for example, before I began typing on my laptop (low vibration), I first looked out of the window and saw the sunrise – a moment of gratitude. I drank filtered water, moved my body, practised Tai Chi Shibashi with my younger boys, shared kisses with my husband as he made my morning coffee and gave myself a moment to write these reflections down.

These habits ground me. They keep me aligned with my purpose, even when responsibilities such as parenting or work feel heavy.

From the Mainstream to Soul Purpose

My own awakening accelerated during 2020. With a traumatic background in mainstream healthcare with infertility and all the pills and potions; to an abusive and controlling marriage in my twenties so I could see and feel "gaslighting" and "inside the box" education, I began to question what I was seeing, feeling and knowing inwardly. I followed my intuition and soon realised that the greatest virus was fear, and the biggest threat was a loss of human connection and autonomy. I researched everything - some would say going down rabbit holes...I may have peeked into holes and not followed all the way down should it not feel aligned. Others, I picked about medical journals, trials and papers from BMJ on virology and learning about "Koch's Postulates" and terrain theory to listening to podcasts on prepping. With the support of my incredibly wise and intuitive husband, we realised that the Government and World leaders was overrun with controlling psychopaths and all we lived by was a lie. From birth to death - a way to control and undermine the power of the person. To drive them into living in a world of Fear over Facts.

I started reading more and more books on natural remedies, foraging, movement, spiritual guides, the power of the present and now, classics like 1984 and The Handmaids tale and returning to old favourites "Tuesday's With Morrie" to keep me grounded and hopeful.

In 2021 I founded the first Bristol Stand in the Park (SITP) group, bringing together practitioners, parents, professionals and simply people seeking truth and community. And an incredible brave bunch of us stood come rain and shine, despite the "Rule of Six" in our dozens. Bristol's stands grew - covering all the parks and even beaches. The amazing Sam and Fifi kept the vibrations high with festivals, marches and more. In Bristol, we created GERT BIG STANDS which had hundreds of people coming together.

Later, in 2022, I left mainstream teaching and income (very scary!), began home-educating my son and created The Edventure Project CiC and Serendipity with Kimberley. These were born from my soul purpose – to support others on their journey of awakening and returning to truth. Sadly, many of the SiTP attendees found themselves caught in the fear - repeating the same old news, the same mongering of potential threats (which are real...however, rather than being scared, we should problem solve and lift our energy in my opinion), and I and others became determined to Be the Change. And many SITP's also evolved - WSM Stand organise and host weekly talks and workshops such discussing everything from farming to gold and finances.

More info here: United Kingdom - A Stand In The Park

From 2022 to now, I have absorbed all the magic and marvels that come with truth-seeking - filtering water and making it more alkaline, learning more about alkalising diets and this lead to healing my anaemia with lemons and green veggies; eating mindfully and organically as possible (growing food and meeting Kate at FVGP) as well as Yuka app and scanning for additives and nasties acknowledging that gut's are the second brain (shout out to Liz James for this guidance too), Movement and learning modalities from Shibashi to barefoot walking, I became more artistic and creative...the list goes on again! EXCITING!

Practical Steps Towards Awakening

Awakening is deeply personal, but here are ways to begin:

Water – choose filtered or clean water, drink with gratitude.
Food – eat organic, seasonal and gently grown foods where possible. Avoid processed foods. Eat with gratitude.
Movement – walks in nature, Tai Chi, dance, yoga or anything that shifts energy and grounds you.
Connection – with family, friends, your tribe. You are not alone.
Soul purpose – reflect on whether your work lights you up. What are your skills? Where can you share them? Are those you share your time with raising your energy and supporting you?