An Online Resource for Spiritual Discovery
Awakening 101 is a spiritual online resource combining personal blogs and images with the teachings of spiritual leaders and well-known sages. Intended to be like a library, readers can visit with curiosity and find inspiration. The aim of Awakening 101 is to be as a source of light, encouraging readers to ignite their own personal growth and continue evolving emotionally and spiritually.
"Moments of awakening happen to all of us, all of the time.
"Moments of awakening happen to all of us,
all of the time.
"Moments of awakening happen to
all of us, all of the time.
They are glimpses – pauses in our incessant thought stream – where for an instant, we are completely present. Our minds are still, and our hearts filled with unconditional love and a feeling of deep connection to the world around us. It is in this present moment, free from resistance, a place of complete surrender … where we discover our true Selves.”
Explore the Awakening Process
The awakening process wheel shown below is our attempt at the often-indescribable journey of spiritual awakening in a linear way. Engage with the tools and elements of Awakening 101, and uncover fresh perspectives and insights to guide you further on your spiritual journey.
Awakening Process 101:
A Podcast About Emotional Health and Modern Spirituality
Introducing the podcast “Awakening Process 101,” inspired by the themes and concepts of Awakening 101. Join me, Pernilla Burke, writer, photographer and founder of Awakening 101, along with my best friend, Louise Juel, Buddhist and yoga teacher, and engage in conversations about spirituality, emotional health, healing, and what awakening truly means in the context of our modern lives. Filled with stories, sarcasm, and laughter, our podcast aims to be a message to anyone who is curious about deepening their connection to their inner selves.
Louise Juel
Pernilla Burke
Letter from Pernilla, the Founder of Awakening 101
I am not a doctor or therapist or researcher. I am first and foremost a mother and a deeply spiritual being who recovered from addiction to drugs and alcohol. It has been a life-long fascination of mine to try to find out why I felt the way I felt and why the things that came about for me came about. The impetus to understand all of this became even stronger when I had children. I started wondering, “What are the key ingredients to an emotionally and spiritually balanced human being?” In other words, the opposite of what I once was?
“My mission is to increase your awareness of the many doorways of awakening through life’s
journey.”
“My mission is to increase your awareness of the
many doorways of awakening through life’s journey."
“My mission is to increase your awareness
of the many doorways of awakening
through life’s journey."
“My mission is to increase your
awareness of the many doorways of
awakening through life’s journey."
“My mission is to increase your awareness of
the many doorways of awakening through
life’s journey."
Throughout my own life, healing, and discovery, I found what I believe to be the foundational components of emotional and spiritual health – components I wish I’d had earlier in life. I realized that life and life’s lessons are one incredible puzzle, slowly becoming an awakening process. If you choose to continue, resisting the urge to hide, you will find that life’s purpose is just this: to connect deeply with yourself, your soul, and the vital energy that sustains us all.
Pernilla Burke
Founder, Author & Photographer
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