JOURNEY THROUGH TRANSFORMATION, A Guide to Mystical Awakening, Kundalini, Emotional Clearing and Spiritual Emergence. by Kaia Nightingale is an excellent book on the ups and downs of spiritual awakening. It is written both from the author's own experiences and research she gathered from participants who also had spiritual experiences. She provides advice on ways to deal with the many difficulties that can be encountered during spiritual awakening.
From the book: "
quote:This book is a self-help resource. It covers experiences that most commonly occur, from the highs to the lows. The information here is drawn from my scientific research and others', my spiritual counseling sessions with clients, interviews of caretakers and health professionals who have helped people through awakening and deep transformation
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The book is available on amazon in print and electronic format.