MICRO:13 - Integrating Spontaneous Spiritual Awakening Experiences, with Jessica Corneille

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Jessica Corneille discusses the integration process following spontaneous spiritual experiences and the challenges that arise.

Research Psychologist Jessica Corneille discusses the complex integration process that follows spontaneous spiritual experiences—particularly the disorientation, vocational tension, and identity shifts that can arise when a transformed worldview no longer aligns with one's work or social context. The conversation explores the emergence of spiritual crisis during integration, the importance of non-hierarchical support spaces, and how connection, community, and spiritual literature (including reflections on Alan Watts) can help individuals rebuild a coherent sense of self and purpose after awakening. ... This is a clip from 'Spontaneous Spiritual Awakenings: Qualities, Causes, and Consequences | Jessica Corneille ~ ATTMind Podcast 171" FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen/Watch on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🥰 Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Support Once on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss Me a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy Some Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky…

People in this episode

Host: James W. Jesso

Guest: Jessica Corneille

Topics covered

• spiritual awakening
• integration process
• identity shifts
• spiritual crisis
• community support

Keywords

• spiritual awakening
• integration
• identity
• community
• spiritual crisis
• vocational tension
• self

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Spontaneous Spiritual Awakenings: Qualities, Causes, and Consequences

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