Spiritual awakening does not mean turning away from people

Spiritual awakening does not mean turning away from people. Quite the opposite: the spiritual process serves to connect more deeply with life rather than withdrawing from it.

In this regard, I make a strict distinction between the inner reality of the mind and one's outward interaction with others.

Spiritually speaking, one walks a solitary path. We enter the world alone, and we leave it alone. Awakening takes place entirely within one's own inner self, a space that is absolutely exclusive and cannot be entered or disturbed by anyone else. Awakening means accepting this fundamental solitude as something wonderful and liberating, rather than suffering from loneliness.

The urge to turn away from people often stems from a fear of being hurt or confused. True transformation, however, demands an open, unprejudiced engagement with life in its entirety.

Suffering arises not from contact with others, but from mental entanglement and the compulsive clinging to identities.

Find a pragmatic approach to daily life. Take a timeout rather than fleeing, it is wise to isolate yourself completely for brief periods, free from phones or distractions, to observe the nature of your own mind. The goal is to learn simply to “BE”, without constantly falling into compulsive activity.

It is better to walk alone than with a fool. If people significantly hinder your development or reinforce negative, compulsive behaviors, keeping your distance is entirely healthy for your personal growth.

For those who are at peace with themselves and have mastered the art of solitude, being with others becomes truly enriching; it arises from a free, conscious choice rather than a fear of being alone.