When the soul is ready to reveal itself, we experience what the sages call awakening, the remembrance of what has always been.
Those who feel called to walk this path enter a process of purification, a cleansing of body, mind, and memory. Each person meets it in a unique way, yet the purpose is the same: to uncover the divine essence that sustains all life.
The Work of Purification
To awaken fully, we must purify every layer of our being, physical, emotional, mental, and ancestral. The Yoga Sūtras describe this as removing saṁskāras, old impressions stored in the body. The Kabbalists refer to it as tikkun, the rectification of the soul. The Essenes referred to it simply as cleansing the temple so that the Spirit might dwell within.
Each chakra, or energy center, holds the memory of past experience. As we balance and harmonize these centers, energy begins to flow freely between the earth and the sky, between the human and the divine.
The Heart — Center of Integration
At the midpoint of this system lies the heart chakra, the bridge between the lower and higher realms of consciousness. Here, emotion transforms into compassion and thought into wisdom. When the heart is purified, it becomes a conduit for divine energy, a channel of communication between the soul and the Source.
But for the heart to transmit pure light, the pathways leading to it must first be cleansed. The lower centers must be grounded, and the higher ones cleared of pride and illusion. Only then does the heart act as the true meeting point of heaven and earth within us.
As this alignment deepens, the restless mind bows in humility before the wisdom or authority of the heart. The intellect becomes the instrument of love. We cease searching for God outside ourselves and remember that the Divine has always lived within, waiting for the heart to open wide enough to let it shine through.
The human being becomes a living bridge, through which divine energy flows in thought, word, and deed.
Pain & The Resisting Body
Mystics of every age have spoken of the pain that can accompany transformation. St. John of the Cross referred to it as the dark night of the soul; Yogic texts describe it as tapas, the purifying fire of practice; Sufis call it the burning of the nafs, the lower self.
The body is not separate from the mind; it stores unprocessed memories and emotions. When divine energy begins to move, it exposes these old patterns, allowing them to dissolve. What feels like pain or pressure is often this release — dense vibration turning into light.
The ego, whose task has been to protect and control, resists its own surrender. Its tension appears as headaches, fatigue, or waves of fear. This fire is merciful: “Do not flee the flame. What burns you, blesses you.” — Rumi.
Meeting the pain with awareness allows it to transform. Breathing exercises, prayer, and stillness help the body during this process: “Feel it fully, and it will free you.” — Ramana Maharshi. Eventually, the body becomes lighter, clearer, and no longer an obstacle, but a vessel through which the soul can express.
The Collective Awakening
Today, we are witnessing a global wave of awakening. Humanity moves in cycles of forgetting and remembering, and our era seems to mark a time of remembrance: old systems of fear and separation are losing their power, while a heart-based consciousness is emerging. The turbulence we see in society mirrors the inner process of an individual awakening, chaos before clarity.
Just as an individual undergoes purification, so too does the collective. The confusion, unrest, and emotional intensity we see around us are signs of global cleansing. The old structures built on fear and domination are crumbling, allowing a more heart-centered world to emerge.
The next step of human evolution will be spiritual: a movement from intellect to intuition, from domination to cooperation, from mind-centered to heart-centered consciousness.
This awakening is about bringing consciousness into the way we live, love, work, and care for each other. The heart frequency, empathy, unity, and compassion are rising everywhere. You can feel it in the growing kindness among strangers, in communities coming together to heal, in the return to nature, and in the rediscovery of ancient wisdom.
Even technology, often seen as a distraction, now serves as a mirror and catalyst. It amplifies both our shadows and our light, allowing truth to spread faster than ever before. It is as though the Divine is using every possible channel to remind humanity of what we truly are.
Perhaps the clearest sign of this shift is the realization that intellect alone cannot solve the crises of our time. The heart, intuitive, wise, and compassionate, is reclaiming its place as humanity’s true guide.
Food as Support
Every tradition links nourishment with consciousness. Yogic teaching (Bhagavad Gītā 17:7-10) categorizes food into sattvic (pure, light), rajasic (stimulating), and tamasic (dulling) categories. Sattvic foods: fresh fruits, grains, seeds, and vegetables, cultivate clarity and peace.
Essene texts describe plant-based foods as “the table of God,” carriers of the earth’s life-force. Sufis view eating as a form of remembrance (dhikr) and moderation as a sign of gratitude. Kabbalists teach tikkun ha’achila, that mindful eating releases divine sparks within matter.
During periods of strong inner change, lighter or liquid foods often help energy flow more freely. Soups, juices, and herbs place little demand on the digestive system, allowing the nervous system to stabilize. Yet one should be aware of going to extremes: the goal is not to escape the body but to honor it. When fatigue or dizziness appear, grounding meals, such as warm grains, cooked roots, and simple stews, can help restore balance.
Whether solid or liquid, what truly matters is being present consciously. Eating with gratitude turns every meal into communion: “When the body is filled with light-giving foods, the mind becomes a clear mirror for the soul.” — Yogananda.
Suggested Herbs
Supporting herbs that align with the kind of inner-work, purification, and awakening process. Important: These are supportive tools, not standalone cures. Always use with awareness and, where relevant, consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
- Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Known in yogic traditions as a “queen of herbs” for supporting clarity of mind, calmness, and a heart-centred state, to uplift and clear the heart.
- Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) – Recognised in meditation-supporting herb lists as aiding concentration, balanced nerves, and mental lightness, to calm the nervous system and support focus.
- Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) – A gentle soother of anxious thoughts, a calmative for the nervous system, and supportive for heart/brain integration, to soothe the emotional body.
Supporting Products
Journal for Heart Chakra / Reflection – How to use: Use as a daily or weekly reflection space, tracking emotional waves, purification phases, insights, and heart-centered affirmations.
Herbal Infusion / Tea Kit – Example: *Lyon DIY Tea Blending Set – 16 tin variety pack of premium herbal teas & exotic floral/fruit infusers. How to use: Create a ritual of preparing a gentle herbal infusion (e.g., tulsi, lemon balm, mild herbs) at key moments (morning meditation, after chakra work, evening wind-down).
Meditation Cushion / Supportive Seat) – Example: *Florensi Heart Chakra Meditation Cushion. How to use: Use as a dedicated seat for your heart-opening meditation, ensuring comfort, posture support, and energetic alignment while doing reflection, breathwork, or chakra work.
References
Patañjali, Yoga Sūtras II.10–15
Bhagavad Gītā, ch. 17
St. John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the Soul
Rumi, Masnavi Book I
Zohar, Parashat Terumah (on Tiferet – heart center)
Essene Gospel of Peace, Book I
