12 Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening

I found this lovely article on facebook and sharing it here:

https://artofdharma.com/12-symptoms-of-spiritual-awakening/

12 Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening

1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. 
2. Frequent attacks of smiling. 
3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. 
4. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. 
5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience. 
6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. 
7. A loss of ability to worry. 
8. A loss of interest in conflict. 
9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others. 
10. A loss of interest in judging others. 
11. A loss of interest in judging self. 
12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return. 

Periyava's thoughts:
http://mahaperiyavapuranam.org/how-do-we-know-that-were.../

“How can one know whether one is making progress, stagnating or retrogressing in the quest of wisdom?”
Periyava replied: “If each year, the number of things or events, which can arouse your anger or lust grows smaller, you are making progress; if it remains the same, you are stagnating; if it increases, you spiritual development is retrogressive.”