It’s not unusual for traumatic events to kickstart spiritual awakenings. Near Death Experiences, being involved in an accident, and having the shock of a loved one die are all fairly common ways that it can happen. The first seed in my spiritual journey and awakening began at age 15 when my mother suddenly died. Months after her death, I would see her driving by in her car as I walked down the streets of my hometown. A few times she also came to me in dreams to let me know sh