In this episode of the Greatness Glory Podcast, Kevin Wise and I explore the true meaning of spiritual awakening — beyond the buzzwords, social media hype, and conspiracy theories. We break down the difference between real enlightenment and false ideas like “escaping the matrix,” and look at how ancient traditions such as Vedanta, Buddhism, Sufism, and Christianity describe awakening as the realization of your divine, eternal nature.We also discuss how to recognize authentic paths, the symbolic language of scriptures, the role of Christ’s teachings compared to Eastern philosophies, and why the core of spirituality is not about going to heaven, but realizing the truth within — here and now.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & defining spiritual awakening02:20 – Chasing happiness vs. real peace03:50 – Myths on social media & the “matrix” confusion06:40 – Ancient traditions on awakening: Vedanta, Buddhism, Sufism09:40 – Realizing your divine nature beyond body & mind13:30 – How to discern authentic paths vs. false teachers15:55 – Subjective vs. objective enlightenment20:26 – Freedom from suffering & illusion of the body-mind24:40 – Waking from the dream: micro-awakening experiences25:56 – How to begin seeking: study traditions, keep questioning27:58 – Judaism, Islam, Christianity & symbolic scriptures33:56 – Rumi on the “core vs. skin” of religion37:07 – Blind belief vs. real understanding39:18 – Resonating with certain traditions & rational Vedanta41:46 – Comparing enlightenment across traditions45:18 – Where to begin & studying multiple systems48:09 – Christianity, Christ’s teachings & links to Eastern wisdom52:50 – Jesus, India & the universal path of love, forgiveness, service57:17 – Wars of religion & Rumi on truth vs. myths59:13 – Heaven, hell & misunderstandings in Abrahamic faiths01:01:58 – Imam Ali’s prayer & the real goal of spirituality01:03:48 – Reincarnation, ignorance & freedom from the cycle01:06:19 – Closing reflections & gratitude📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com#GreatnessGloryPodcast #SpiritualAwakening #Enlightenment #Vedanta #Buddhism #Sufism #ChristConsciousness #KevinWise #IsaacSian #TruthSeeking #Consciousness #Maya #Oneness #ArtOfBalance