Finding Our Way Home

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What have we learned from 40 years of STE research? What do STEs teach us about Consciousness? What do STEs teach us Spiritually? How to promote a healthy Spiritual Awakening After the Spiritual Awakening many Experiencers want to develop spiritually.  No matter which spiritual path you choose to follow, the keys to promote a healthy, … Read more

Psychological STE After-Effects

Experiencers need time to psychologically integrate a powerful STE.  This integration process usually lasts years: as the Experiencer gradually deepens in their understanding about their STE and its after-effects; as they heal old psychological issues that have been exposed by the STE; and as they deepen in their new spiritual understandings. Many STE psychological after-effects … Read more

Psychic STE After-Effects

Most STE Experiencers find themselves more open to psychic and intuitive experiences after their STE.  The type of psychic abilities that develop vary from person to person. This psychic development can be very surprising to persons who do not know about the inter-connectedness of diverse types of STEs. Common Psychic STE After-Effects [Reference:  Kason, Yvonne.  … Read more

Physical STE After-Effects

Common Physical STE After-Effects Experiencers are often surprised to notice many physical symptoms occurring in their body in the weeks, months and years following a powerful STE.  It is recommended that Experiencers consult with a qualified health professional about any unusual physical symptoms they may be having, to rule out a physical cause.  If no … Read more

STE After-Effects

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After-Effects of Spiritually Transformative Experiences A long-term change happens after the awakening STE.  After their first or spiritual awakening STE, many Experiencers find themselves launched into a long-term process of transformation which affects their body, mind, and spirit.   After-effects may vary over time, but many after-effects continue for the rest of the Experiencer’s life. STE … Read more

Spiritual STE After-Effects

Spiritual after-effects are often the most life-transforming effects of a powerful STE. Many STE Experiencers’ spiritual views are profoundly changed by their STEs. Their new spiritual convictions are incredibly strong, because they are based on personal spiritual experience, the memory of which seems deeply etched into the soul of the Experiencer. Common Spiritual STE After-Effects … Read more

Spiritual Emergencies

Spiritual Emergencies “Spiritual Emergency” refers to a crisis during one’s spiritual transformation.  Spiritual emergencies may happen after dramatic STEs and due to challenging unusual states of mind that may happen during a person’s spiritual awakening process (aka spiritual emergence).  The terms “spiritual emergence syndrome” and “spiritual emergency” were coined by California psychiatrist Stan Grof MD … Read more

Shamanic Animal Encounters

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Shamanic Animal Encounters Shamanic Animal Encounters are unusual meaningful encounters with animals. Many STE Experiencers find that after their spiritual awakening they begin to have episodic extraordinary and meaningful encounters with animals.  This comes in two different ways: through what seems like mental communication; or, through a synchronicity, (meaningful coincidence) when the type of animal … Read more

Near-Death Experiences

Near-Death Experiences The term “Near-Death Experience”, (NDE), was first coined in 1975 by American psychiatrist Dr. Raymond Moody, M.D., to describe a phenomenon he documented in his ground-breaking book, Life After Life.  However, NDEs have been described in many cultures for centuries. Definition of a Near-Death Experience 1. An out-of-body and/or white light, mystical experience;  … Read more

Other death-related STEs

Deathbed Experiences or Nearing-Death Awareness Deathbed Experiences happen to people shortly before they die.  They are strong STEs that may occur several hours or even several days before a person passes away due to a terminal illness, old age, or even an unexpected accident. Deathbed Experiences a.k.a. “Deathbed Visions”, “Nearing-Death Awareness”, or “end-of-life experiences”. Deathbed … Read more

Inspired Creativity

Inspired Creativity Experiences​ Inspired Creativity is a powerful creative experience mixed with a mystical experience. Some STE Experiencers have powerful inspired creative experiences that are deeply intertwined with a mystical or paranormal element. Persons experiencing inspired creativity may produce remarkable amounts or demonstrate outstanding quality or even genius in any field, including original writings, poetry, … Read more

Kundalini / Spiritual Energy Awakenings

Features of Kundalini / Spiritual Energy Awakenings Known in various traditions as Kundalini Awakening, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit awakening, Holy Wind, Dumo Fire, Shakti, Chi activation, and other terms. Classical signs include; [Reference: Kason, Yvonne. Touched by the Light. 2019] Suggested Further Reading on Spiritual Energy/Kundalini Awakening Greenwell, Bonnie. Energies of Transformation: A Guide to the Kundalini … Read more