Self-realisation

Self-realisation can be defined from a psychological or eastern as well as spiritual view point. Psychology defines it as the "Fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality." There is a wide variety of content on the topic from a spiritual or Eastern perspective. Common themes include, "Finding the truth of who you are". A related term, "Spiritual Emergence" can be referred to as a quickening of the spiritual potential within a person that is greater than the normal unfolding and development that the person normally experiences during their life. It can assist growth toward a deeper, more connected and expanded way of being. If this process becomes too rapid or intense it can interfere with regular daily functioning, where it may develop into what is called a "Spiritual Emergency". spiritualemergence.net provides the following information - "Spiritual Emergence can be referred to as Kundalini awakening (KA), shamanic journey, mystical experience, awakening the Divine within, psychic opening, out-of-body experience (OBE), or near-death experience (NDE). Spiritual Emergence may be initiated or intensified by major life transitions, trauma, terminal illness, physical or emotional distress, the use of psychoactive drugs, as well as through intensive psychotherapy or practices such as breath work, certain types of Yoga, deep prayer and meditation. Although emergence is a natural process, traditional Western medicine and helping professions have not generally recognized it. Spiritual Emergence has the dual nature of being potentially deeply healing as well as potentially deeply disturbing."