Insights

By Jennifer Hiranya Rose
What is the impact of spiritual enlightenment on one’s relationships with others?

When you know there are no others, you treat everyone you meet as a mirror. When you know there is…Read More
How can I be more curious of another when in a relationship and less judgemental?

Judgement of others is always a reflection of what’s happening in our own consciousness. When we cast judgement what we…Read More
How do you recognise a spiritual healer?

A spiritual healer is a thief and an arsonist. They will offer you nothing and will take everything from you.…Read More
Why is it hard to find & connect with people who are transparent?

What you are really asking is how can I relate to others authentically. Authentic relating is transparent in the sense…Read More
How can spirituality fix my depression?

Your mistake here is in thinking that the “depression” is yours. It’s not yours and never was. “Depression” may be…Read More
How many lives does it take to reach enlightenment?

It takes one life and one realisation. The realisation is, nothing is as real as you think. It sounds simple.…Read More
Which meditation technique is safest for people with deep-rooted childhood trauma?

I don’t know enough about different meditation techniques to comment, however, what I do know about, is deep-rooted childhood trauma.…Read More
How do I return to a normal & grounded state after a kundalini awakening?

The activation of Kundalini signals the start of a spiritual healing process that aims to restore you to a balanced…Read More
How do I not get affected by people who judge me in public? I don’t want to fix myself to fit in.

The simple answer is, be more like Marmite. For those of you who don’t know Marmite, it’s a British food…Read More
What does it mean to die before you die and how can this help you in life?

Eckhart Tolle said, “Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to…Read More
What is one method or technique that if applied with enough frequency & intensity results in enlightenment?

Practice “not doing”. Seriously, that’s it. Bring awareness to what you’re doing without judgement and soon enough you’ll become Awareness…Read More
How do I overcome the desire to be enlightened?

The desire to be enlightened is much like the desire I experienced as a little girl wishing away my childhood,…Read More
Is sex a hindrance on a spiritual path?

There is an erroneous belief amongst spiritual circles that sexual abstinence is necessary for spiritual awakening. This is not true.…Read More
What did Albert Einstein mean when he wrote “Time is an illusion”?

A few weeks before Albert Einstein’s death he wrote a letter to the family of a recently deceased friend in…Read More
How do I fill my need to connect with people?

Full question: How do I fill my need to connect with people? I have friends and I’m in a relationship,…Read More
Does free will exist?

Yes, but only in Time. There is a difference between functional free will and essential free will. In the realm of Time (past &…Read More
What purpose does consciousness serve?

To establish the purpose of consciousness, we would first need to understand what consciousness is. This very question has mystified philosophers,…Read More
Why is spiritual enlightenment so elusive?

Yesterday, a client asked, “If you could give me one sentence that offers instant clarity, what would it be?” Rising…Read More
Does spiritual awakening happen to everyone?

Speaking from personal experience, this is exactly what I used to think… “Why me?” “Why have I been chosen to…Read More
How can I break out of the rut of doing the same things every day?

Change is the only constant in life. Paradoxical as that sounds, all of existence is in a constant state of…Read More
How do I practice non-attachment?

Practicing non-attachment is like asking “how do I stop holding this cup?”. The simple answer is, you put it down.…Read More
Life after spiritual awakening

My spiritual awakening was unexpected and preceded any interest I had in spirituality. Much like waking up from a bad…Read More
Does spiritual progress carry over from one life to the next?

QUESTION: If you spiritually awaken in this life and then reincarnate, does your spiritual progress carry over from one life…Read More
Is being ok with whatever arises, such as anger, ok?

QUESTION: Is being ok with whatever arises ok? For example, if anger arises and then goes, is that ok? Or…Read More
What was your last thought before you awakened?

“I’m dead.” That was precisely my last thought as what I later came to know as “Kundalini” spontaneously awoke and…Read More
What is the difference between psychosis and spiritual awakening?

Psychosis is what happens when the mind turns in on itself and breaks away from external reality. In a healthy…Read More
How might spirituality ease my suffering?

Suffering arises out of aversion to the present moment. Spirituality helps you surrender to the present and teaches you how…Read More
Why are we constantly living in the past or future, but never in the moment?

Living in the past and/or future is indicative that Time (past & future) has hijacked your ego and you remain…Read More
Is enlightenment achieved due to much suffering?

There is a mountain near my house that I love to climb. Reaching its peak and breathing in its 360-degree…Read More
What is the easiest and most direct path to experiencing one’s true self?

Despite what anyone tells you or attempts to sell you, there is only one answer to this question, and it…Read More
Why is grounding so necessary for spiritual work?

QUESTION: Why is grounding so necessary for spiritual work? Isn’t this a form of extra dependence, rather than a step…Read More
As a therapist, how do you know when a client is serious about ending their life?

Truthfully, I don’t know. What I do know, however, is that most clients have suicidal inclinations at one point or another, and…Read More
Why do I wake up anxious?

QUESTION: Why do I wake up anxious most mornings? I go to bed feeling calm, centred and balanced. What is…Read More
What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming enlightened?

Advantages: Freedom. Disadvantages: Freedom. What to do with all that freedom?! 😉
Can mindfulness heal depression and anxiety?

Mindfulness can’t heal depression and anxiety but it can help with understanding why, and more potently, how it manifests in your life…Read More
How can one walk a spiritual path and desire money at the same time?

Spirituality does not exclude money. On the contrary, money is beneficial to the functioning of our lives. What spirituality does…Read More
Can Kundalini Awakening Trigger Psychosis?

Yes, especially if Kundalini is activated prematurely, accidentally or without proper guidance. “Kundalini” is transformative life force energy. It is…Read More