India, March 17 -- Life is full of changes; some we expect, and others take us by surprise. While physical changes are easy to notice, there is another kind of transformation that happens deep inside us. It is called spiritual awakening, and it can be both confusing and beautiful at the same time.

Meditation guide and healer Mariya shares six important but often overlooked signs of spiritual awakening.

You might feel like you are losing yourself: Spiritual awakening often shakes up everything you thought you knew. Suddenly, the world does not seem the same. You might start questioning your beliefs, your relationships, your job, and even your own identity. It can feel like the person you used to be is slipping away - and in a way, that's...