From time to time, I randomly wake up at 5AM on the dime.
Initially, I chalked it up to a hiccup in my sleep cycle, but after this continued for several days or so, I started wondering if there was some sort of spiritual significance behind me waking up early all the time.
This wonder fueled a quest for me: an odyssey of self-discovery.
Why Do I Wake Up At 5AM – Spiritual Meanings:
It is about spiritual awakening
If I wake up at 5AM, that means something huge is coming spiritually.
The physical and spiritual worlds sometimes seem to blend most easily at this hour, which is when I find that the door between my soul essence and cosmic energies is more open.
I do feel the Universe woke up to not miss becoming aware of the shifts and lessons that seem to be showing their faces.
This early morning wake-up call is typically a sign of the inception of another phase in my spiritual development.
From what I have discovered by waking at 5AM consistently, there is something unique and powerful about this time.
It is a rare time when my mind shuts down and becomes clear, unburdened by the normal hum of perceptions we all carry with us.
It is a place where I can escape the noise of my house and the world around me to reconnect with myself in complete seclusion.
These silent mornings are an opportunity to focus on my inner wisdom.
The quiet is not just a bodily one at 5AM. It seems to be an existential hush that supports a noble dialogue with better thoughts.
It is a time when the calmness of this hour affords me the mental room to ponder on my spiritual journey, set intentions, and listen to whispers from the Universe.
This blissful time of night offers me a rare moment to reflect on my spiritual journey and meditate about what direction I want for my life moving forward.
These are the times I feel most connected to my spiritual walk and get answers that can be elusive.
Getting up this early also made me learn to accept change.
The natural tendency of waking at 5AM is the Universe hinting that I am in transition.
It is almost as if this early walk reminds me each day to be more mindful of the constant possibilities for change that exist in my life.
These mornings feel sacred to me now, a time for my soul with opportunities like meditation.
Meditation early in the morning has helped me ground my spiritual practice, which is now how I start every day of mine with a sense of peace to fulfill a purpose.
It is when I have the most communication with my higher self, hearing and seeing things more clearly, that will direct me throughout the day.
It is about a connection with the Higher Self
5AM is so calm and peaceful. It feels like the perfect time to commune with my higher self. The silence generated during this period cleared the path for self-reflection.
So, the first thing I noticed from my early morning forays was this sense of tranquillity that surrounded me when it became clear.
I realized that the mind, then devoid of daily distortions and distractions, can be a lot more unchallenged, taking me deeper into what I am actually thinking/feeling. It was during this time that I established a relationship with my higher self.
I started to meditate more meaningful.
The silence of the pre-dawn encouraged a nightly visit to self, unrivaled by any other point in time. I started to notice reoccurring thoughts, where my inner desires lay along with my deepest fears.
This increased consciousness afforded me an insight into myself and my eventual destination in life.
In these quiet times, I felt in tune with my Higher Self.
Some of the whisperings I would receive during my 5AM meditations sure felt like messages from a higher power.
I carried this connection confidently, broadly smiling through my day.
Doing my spiritual practice also made me feel more responsible for delving into the world of Spirit.
Waking up earlier meant that I was being forced to take care of myself and forcing me to evaluate how I spent my day.
This discipline was so much more than just something that happened in the morning.
It provided me with a direction for other things I did throughout my day, which helped to keep closer aligning myself toward my higher spiritual goals.
It is about a realignment of priorities
What if waking up at 5AM is the Universe trying to get my life in general order?
This silent atmosphere that the early morning hours present is perfect for me to center myself.
It’s time for me to reevaluate my goals and ensure that I am walking in line with both my spiritual and personal values.
This early wake-up call is a soul knock to ensure my life serves both that practice and ambition.
In the quiet and still of this pre-dawn, it is an ideal time to reflect.
In the stillness, it becomes so much easier for me to really and truly process my thoughts about who I am, as well as where life is taking me and what steps are necessary to keep myself on track.
I started getting up at 5am to meditate, journal and do some other spiritual practices, which has helped create a little routine for me.
These get you in a positive and focused mood to prepare for the day ahead.
For me, an intentional and clear morning always impacts the rest of my day in a way where it keeps me centered.
The process of realigning my priorities at this hour has made me realize what is really important.
How quickly I can get lost in the motion and forget my own heart for life.
It has also given me the opportunity to refocus on what it is that I aspire to every day and ensure my actions fall in line with these ideals.
Take one of mine, for example I woke up thinking about relationships and how much it means to me when something meaningful between people!
This has made me consciously take into account quality time with those around me and to overall be more present in my interactions of the day.
In the same vein, early morning reflection on my career goals has enabled me to keep an eye firmly fixed on where I want to go in relation to what it is that fits into those plans throughout the day.
The combination of these activities and waking up at 5AM has also helped me cultivate a level of discipline, which is something that most twenty-somethings tend to have zero.
This regimen is also a form reinforcement in my journey to body, mind and soul development.
This is not about rising early; this involves spending that time to do things that feed my soul and fulfill me in the pursuit of better aligning with my life’s mission.
And it has made me more aware of how I spend my time and effort. It has motivated me to get rid of the distractions and focus on what really makes a difference in my life.
This new mental clarity has truly been a game-changer for me in the decision-making process and ensuring I make decisions based on my values.
Waking up at 5AM is about communication with God — according to the Bible
Above it all, getting up at 5AM sometimes has an ethereal touch to it – as if this is the time of day when my guardian angel comes down from heaven and whispers into my ear.
Biblical scholars acknowledge that this time of the morning is hallowed, providing a stillness that offers help to listen better for what 1 Kings refers to as “the still small voice” of God.
It is a time to gather all my thoughts and questions and take them to God.
Indeed, I have found getting up at 5AM to be one of my favorite times in spiritual practice (for myself). The silence of the early morning makes a space ideal for rich communion with God.
So, on days like today when I wake up this early, instead of grumbling and going back to sleep, these days are my favorite. I spend them in deep prayer.
Thanking GOD for another day and the opportunity to seek HIS wisdom.
I’m Bulgarea Candin Stefan and I have started Spiritual Whirlwinds to pass my learnings from my spiritual journey. Spiritualwhirlwinds.com provides a space of spiritual awakening with guided meditations, e-books, mantras, and pendulum readings.
