Do You Have to Die to Wake up?

Your spiritual awakening may initially feel like a form of death. You will lose your old identity and no longer desire what you once enjoyed. As you begin to let go of certain people and shift your way of thinking, your mind might crave the familiarity of your previous reality. However, your soul knows the path to take. This process signifies the death of your false self, and it is natural to feel a sense of grief during this time. If it feels like you are standing in the fire, staying there and embracing the destruction of your old self is essential. This is the moment when your true self begins to emerge. Experiencing this transformation is acceptable, as many will undergo a similar process before awakening. Deep meditation can help guide you as you navigate this change. 
Many religions advise their followers to avoid practicing meditation. They warn, "Don't meditate because it opens your mind to devils." Religious leaders encourage their followers to model their lives after Jesus, but they often overlook the whole truth about who Jesus was and what he preached. Jesus, correctly named Yeshua, declared that the kingdom of God is within everyone and that we can seek the answers to the universe within ourselves. Don't be intimidated by what has been indoctrinated by religious leaders. Embrace regular meditation and free yourself from the limitations placed on your mind. 
If you spend most of your day focused on the material world, the spiritual world will not manifest in your reality. However, when you focus on the spiritual realm, you introduce spirituality into your experience. Where you direct your attention is where you invest your energy. You expand your mind and evolve by placing your energy into the spiritual. We must go beyond ourselves, shift our focus away from our bodies and the physical world, and become pure consciousness to break free from the limitations placed on our minds. Connect to the unified field, also known as the quantum field. Continue to engage in practices that feel unnatural to become supernatural. 
The world you perceive is merely a reflection of your inner state. Your thoughts shape your life. If you desire wealth but focus on feelings of lack, you will create a reality of scarcity. You don't attract what you want; you attract what you believe to be true. Practice this concept: the world will transform, and your reality will change. Stop merely wanting and start embodying the person who has what you desire. Allow the energy you wish to experience to flow toward you. Feel the emotions you would have when experiencing what you want, and watch the world change around you. It will come into your life because it is a universal law once you align your energy. This principle applies to all aspects of your life.