How Higher States of Consciousness Can Change Your Perception of Reality
Awakening experiences are temporary expansions and intensifications of awareness that transform how we perceive the world. Psychologist Steve Taylor has studied these phenomena for more than 15 years, revealing their underlying causes and triggers.
Personal Encounter with Awakening
A few years ago, I climbed over a gate and looked down at a valley. As I walked, observing the fields, trees, and sky, my perception shifted. Everything appeared more vivid, intricate, and beautiful. I felt deeply connected to my surroundings, sensing that my inner consciousness was reflected outside of me. A glow of intense wellbeing arose within me.
Scientific Understanding of Awakening Experiences
Awakening experiences are often seen as mysterious and random, but research shows they can largely be explained. According to Steve Taylor, there are three main triggers that provoke such states.
Main Trigger: Psychological Distress
The most common trigger may seem surprising: about one-third of awakening experiences are linked to psychological distress, including stress, depression, and loss.
"Awakening experiences are a temporary expansion and intensification of awareness that transforms our perception of the world."
These experiences deepen our connection to the environment and ourselves in meaningful ways.
Author's summary: Awakening experiences expand awareness and reshape reality perception, often triggered by psychological stress, deepening our sense of connection with the world.