10 Signs You are Experiencing Soul Growth
A main goal for many embarking on a ‘spiritual journey’ is to experience soul growth. This could come in the form of illumination on why we do what we do, why we are here, taking steps to achieve freedom from negative patterns, and the chance to connect to ‘hidden’ (esoteric) parts of ourselves and this world. Said simply: Soul growth is a process by which we get to know ourselves and our place in this world. Through it, we gradually expand our conscious awareness, ability to connect to and live our spiritual essence, and the passion to pursue our life purpose.
This is not always a linear, predictable path. Soul growth and the spiritual journey can feel like a rollercoaster
The process of soul growth can feel positive and pleasant. We learn to see ourselves and the world differently. We feel empowered and grounded. On the other hand, it can also feel like having an existential crisis. We get ‘sad’, we go into emotional deep diving. We question who we are and how things got to be this way. The truth is, as anyone who has been on the soul growth path for a while: going through phases of our personal evolution is quite often a mix of highs and lows. The more we learn about the process and how to proactively manage ourselves through it, the more fun and rewarding it becomes.
This is an article that describes how to recognize if you are having a phase of soul growth. It concludes with some simple steps to bring on board to spur and/or to positively manage yours.
Why souls grow: Environmental impacts & personal efforts
We are born with a soul, but we are not always able to ‘hold’ or ’embody’ this full part of our presence on Earth. Just as a person grows in their capacity of knowledge and ability to ‘comprehend’ something, so too do we pass through stages of life where we are more ‘aware of’ or able to ‘be’ or ‘live’ this part of our spiritual selves. Sometimes, these moments come about because we are worked toward them. Others, because there are changes that are happening in the context of our Earth environment that are bringing them about. (Sometimes, it is a mix of both!)
I am choosing to release this article today because we are at a unique phase in our solar and astrological cycles where things are happening in our environment to stimulate soul growth and actualization for many people. This is happening because are at a unique apex in our solar cycle where Earth is receiving more solar energy which in turn, affects the planetary electron flow which in turn, affects us. This overlaps with astrological alignments who are ‘tuning’ the telluric current in such a way that it is evoking a shift of being in us, some that only happen once every 10+ years. Taken together, this represents what is known as a ‘gateway’ period during which soul connection (which requires certain biological and metaphysical conditions) are favorable.
When you know what is going on, it is easier to enjoy and manage the process. Here is a quick list of signs that you may be about to (or are in the midst of) a soul growth moment.
How do you know that YOU are experiencing A potential soul growth moment?
- You are processing a lot of emotions. Things are ‘coming up’ that were long buried
- You are feeling a strong call to find your purpose (or to live a slightly different one than you had been until now)
- You are thinking about things, differently
- You feel like you are having a personality crisis
- You have existential questions
- All of a sudden you ‘know’ and ‘feel’ things a little more differently
- You are resting a LOT (and not in the way you need to worry about)
- You feel like you have ‘something coming’
- You feel slight anxiety reading this because this is you and you are scared about what this means/want to run away for a second
- You are having dreams of past events or people that are not necessarily pleasant
If you are experiencing a number of these at once, or in succession, you may well be in the process of soul growth! Congratulations. This tends to mean that you have reached an apex.
Now, what to do about it.
Remember that soul growth is about welcoming yourself home: it is about expanding and growing who you are as a person
The thing about soul growth is that, although there are some sad moments, in general, it is an AMAZING process. Especially when you know that this is what is happening and that when managed properly, it gets more and more positive.
Knowledge is power.
Here is a video about the soul growth process and what it can feel like to approach thresholds of embodiment.
1. Spend as much time as possible immersed in nature
Earth connection helps us to repair our physical body and ground our spiritual one. Simple acts like hanging out whilst reading a book, choosing nature friendly activities like visiting parks and going on walks, and taking time to ‘stop and smell the roses’ (or listen to the birds) is going to help you find peace and feel calm.
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One of the things you may hear me speaking about if you follow me on instagram is that these flows are particularly active due to the solar cycle. For this reason, I strong advocate getting into nature and even just passively connecting to the flows by sitting directly on the ground, by a tree, going swimming, and otherwise hanging out with Earth.
2. If you feel the need to ‘pause’ or take some downtime, do it (and don’t feel guilty)
It is fun to be on the go and busy with life, friends, and family. There are times in the journey where slowing down, going inward, and being more restful is what we need. Sometimes, it is just to give ourselves the chance to heal up from a busy season or a demanding life event. Others, it is because we have something inside of ourselves to learn or receive (more not that in a recent article: https://crow-medicine.com/2025/04/03/waterfall-lessons-pause-brings-personal-growth/).
It is incredibly common to feel like taking couch days, resting more, and enjoying more ‘quiet’ activities like book reading, studying, and going into self-connection when you are having a soul growth phase. During these times, we are able to focus on self-connection and make our growth the priority. We engage materials that help us shift our awarenesses, go on spiritual or self-directed adventures that teach us something about ourselves or the planet (pilgrimage), and we become inspired (again).
Unplugging from the material realm of the world around you that you typically engage in (internet patterns, friend groups, volunteer activities, expectations) in order to plug in to different layers of yourself through conscious connection is not selfish. It is part of how you recognize the gift of a soul growth phase and take the steps to receive it on this level.
3. Embrace change and be honest with yourself about where you need it
Listen to yourself. That sounds simple, yet it is one of the things people struggle with the most. Most of us have an idea of what we should be doing to better ourselves and where our ‘could work on it’ points are. Soul growth takes courage to acknowledge our patterns, the willingness to change, and the dedicated effort to living out the ‘new’ behavior or pattern that we are cultivating with our choices.
Though it can feel foreign, changes in pastimes, how we treat others (or allow ourselves to be treated), consumption patterns, residence, friend group, and what we value are all common. In the course of a few months, you could find yourself immersed in new hobbies, with a new job, or taking the steps to living out a new layer of your purpose. The only way to get there is one step at a time. If you find out that you have been mistaken about something or had been holding on to an idea for ‘too long’, remember to have grace with yourself. Nobody is perfect. That you are working on it (whatever it is) says a lot about the type of person that you are.
4. Push past that nervous and/or cranky feeling
Feeling waves of anxiety and/or turning into a crank for no reason are two incredibly common sings that you (or someone around you) is experiencing (or being given the chance to experience) a soul growth moment. Why does this happen? You are pushing past a barrier of your nervous system and spiritual system. In the case of the former, the body sometimes reacts through the thyroid and fight or flight mechanism. In the latter, a person will often behave in the = A third sign: feeling very tired all of a sudden when you are about to do an action that can help you actualize yourself.
Work with vetted tools and techniques To make this process fun (and to better understand it)
Working with vetted tools that have been put together for you by someone who knows the soul growth and actualization process in depth is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It turns the patchwork “I’ll read this article here, watch that video there” that most of us start with into something focused and grounded. Following structured learning, knowing from beginning to end what you are doing and why, and seeing it pay off in your life is enlightening and empowering. It also often translated into getting more impactful results from the time you choose to work on self care.
I offer this at my school and in private training at IniCrow Academy. You can find that linked at the top of this website.
Are you on the perch of a soul growth moment?
BIG LOVE,
Katie
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