Here you will find the explanation of each question from a psychological and spiritual perspective. If you have not yet taken the test but plan to do so, we recommend that you postpone reading this article until you have completed it, otherwise your answers may be less spontaneous.
DETACHMENT
1. Regarding your family, have you ever perceived yourself as a black sheep?
The journey of awakening is inherently personal and individualistic, not a collective endeavor. The concept of an entirely awakened family unit is nonexistent. Spiritual evolution emerges from questioning, experiencing hardship, and confronting disillusionment. Perpetual harmony, unity, and the absence of conflict tends to inhibit or completely arrest the process of inner transformation. This perspective may initially seem counterintuitive, but brief reflection reveals its inherent wisdom. Consider: When does a person truly strive to reach their potential? During periods of comfort and ease, or when navigating challenging circumstances that demand personal growth?
Furthermore, the delusion that one can navigate earthly existence with carefree abandon, maintaining lightheartedness and dismissing difficulties, ultimately leads nowhere substantive. Indeed, isn’t this the predominant lifestyle of the masses? So what brings you to this article? The invitation to simply exist, follow the current, avoid complex inquiry, and trust that all will resolve itself seems insufficient for you. Evidently, you recognize the limitations of such an approach, otherwise you wouldn’t invest time exploring these philosophical considerations.
2. If you had more money and goods than your current state, your life would be:
This seemingly straightforward question conceals profound complexity. In symbolic interpretation, money represents our vital energy. Since external reality mirrors internal conditions, those who crave greater wealth are actually experiencing a deficit of inner vitality. Conversely, individuals who remain emotionally unaffected by their financial status demonstrate greater internal equilibrium and spiritual coherence. Another perspective suggests that stronger attachment to monetary wealth corresponds to greater energy transferred to the material realm, diminishing what remains available for soul development and expanded consciousness.
3. Staying with the concept of freedom, what makes you feel free?
Those who seek freedom through external channels—through action and acquisition—have not yet experienced the consciousness transformation that reveals how the external world merely reflects the internal landscape. Consider those who develop unhealthy attachments to objects, becoming dependent on their presence (automobiles serve as a perfect illustration). This attachment demonstrates an inner emptiness crying out for attention. The soul yearns for acknowledgment, while the mind—preferring certainty over uncertainty—redirects focus outward, thereby amplifying both internal discomfort and external dependency (in our example, the attachment to the vehicle).
4. How do you stand in relation to the most popular and socially accepted habits, traditions, and ways of life?
Established traditions and customary practices, regardless of their potential educational or historical value, constitute another form of attachment to worldly dynamics and structures. Eventually, the spiritual seeker subjects these traditions to critical examination and understands that, like all external elements, they warrant skeptical analysis rather than blind acceptance.
5. To build a better world, one must continue to struggle with perseverance and confidence. What’s your opinion?
The world itself cannot be fundamentally altered for the simple reason that the “world” as an independent entity does not exist; rather, it is continuously shaped and defined by its inhabitants. People can only transform themselves through intrinsic motivation; external pressure inevitably generates resistance and opposition. Some might argue that oppression and injustice motivate people toward evolution and change. However, opposing something inherently validates and energizes it, creating a cyclical pattern similar to the dualistic opposition of political factions. In terms of consciousness development, ignoring what displeases us—thereby withdrawing our energetic investment—proves more effective than actively combating it.
6. Choose the statement that best describes your relationship with death:
Apprehension about mortality indicates profound attachment to terrestrial existence and a perspective focused predominantly on biological and material dimensions. The eternal and immortal soul harbors no fear of physical cessation. Therefore, those experiencing intense death anxiety are governed primarily by mental constructs with their attendant fears and often illusory hopes, while the soul-spiritual component remains suppressed or distant.
DISILLUSIONMENT
7. What is it that drives you to try to improve yourself?
The mere recognition that personal improvement is desirable represents a positive sign, but understanding the underlying motivation proves crucial. Pursuing self-improvement from fear of social exclusion indicates insecurity and diminished moral fortitude. Doing so with the expectation of transforming the world reflects pure illusion. Improving oneself to benefit others is noble, yet requires acknowledging that no one can substitute for another’s personal journey, as the path of maturation and inner evolution remains entirely subjective and cannot be imposed, even with the purest intentions.
8. Have you ever had the doubt that the world we live is a big show, a kind of staging in which everyone plays a predefined role?
One need only briefly observe society with detachment to recognize its fundamental irrationality. Consider this example: if humanity collectively ceased believing in the value of currency, the world would instantaneously grind to a halt—nothing would function anymore. The foundations upon which human certainties rest are extraordinarily fragile, if not entirely illusory. Thus, each person must continue performing their assigned role, believing in it or not, to prevent genuine spiritual revolution from manifesting.
9. Can a person please everyone and be sincere at the same time?
The majority of humanity exists completely immersed in illusions and false beliefs instilled by societal conditioning. If those same individuals—unable to distinguish truth from falsehood—approve of and agree with our expressions and actions, perhaps we haven’t achieved the level of evolution and sincerity we believe. Throughout history, the awakened have been ridiculed by the masses at best; at worst, they have faced persecution and execution. Consider the examples of Jesus and the profound wisdom contained in Plato’s cave allegory.
10. What does the expression “Spiritual Awakening” mean to you?
Each person interprets reality according to their accumulated knowledge and consciousness level. The spiritual awakening process begins by questioning previously unexamined beliefs, eventually expanding into a comprehensive journey of internal maturation. The subsequent phase—though not necessarily the final one—centers on the authentic search for truth. Thus, the progression begins with external stimulus (recognizing worldly illusions), shifts to internal focus (psychological development), and ultimately returns to external reality (truth-seeking), albeit with the profound understanding that answers reside not in the external world but within ourselves.
11. Continuing on the topic of beliefs, ideas, and interpretations: how do you get an idea?
The essential challenge lies not in forming beliefs or ideas but in deconstructing erroneous and misleading ones. Contemporary society presents us with overwhelming information, making the discernment between necessary and superfluous knowledge increasingly difficult—a process requiring constant vigilance and active engagement.
12. Have you ever completely revised certain beliefs/ideas you had before?
For individuals undergoing psychological and spiritual evolution, modifying one’s perspective and worldview throughout life represents a natural progression. Eventually, one recognizes that reality isn’t singular or fixed; rather, each person interprets it according to their current level of awareness and consciousness.
13. Speaking of acting, how do you see the theater of politics?
The fundamental concept of political representation inherently opposes evolutionary consciousness, as it involves delegating personal responsibility to external authorities. How can authentic transformation in human consciousness emerge if we persistently request that others act and think on our behalf? This arrangement, while practically convenient, proves detrimental from a consciousness development perspective.
INCONVENIENCE
14. Does the idea of having to change your habits upset you?
The path of spiritual evolution flows perpetually, resembling an endless river. Becoming enslaved by habits and compulsions impedes inner development; therefore, overcoming fear of the unknown and embracing change becomes essential to continuing the soul’s journey.
15. A life without ???? is not worth living. What word would you put in place of the question marks?
Once again, we seek externally what we lack internally. Craving greater wealth indicates spiritual impoverishment. Desiring more friendships suggests a perceived need for group belonging or herd inclusion. Longing for increased love likely stems from feeling misunderstood or undervalued by society. Searching for meaning in external phenomena demonstrates incomplete realization that meaning originates within rather than in the material world. Needing greater truth reflects awareness of worldly illusion and the consequent quest for essential reality.
The ideal response would be: NOTHING. The most spiritually evolved being requires nothing; however, by virtue of our worldly incarnation, everyone consciously or unconsciously seeks something.
16. Which type of society do you prefer among those described below?
The awakened individual pursues essence. They understand that approaching truth requires eliminating distractions and superfluities. Conversely, those with lesser awareness—focused predominantly on external reality—believe progress demands increasing complexity through new theories, innovations, and consequently, new problems.
17. What kind of relationship do you have with technology?
Technology functions as a double-edged instrument. While appearing to simplify existence, it simultaneously diminishes our mental and physical capabilities. The fascinations produced by electronic devices distract the soul from its evolutionary path, much as sweets entice a child. The temporary pleasure soon dissipates—what remains afterward? The danger lies in confusing means with ends. The ultimate purpose involves psychological and spiritual evolution; the means include anything facilitating that objective, including technology. The problem emerges when unconscious humanity develops technology that imprisons rather than liberates consciousness.
18. The car is an instrument of freedom. Do you agree with that?
The automobile represents one of history’s most coveted possessions, with many willingly accepting long-term debt to acquire one. Some even consider it an instrument of freedom, revealing their complete immersion in the often perverse logic of materialistic society. In many respects, the automobile represents freedom’s antithesis; non-superficial consideration reveals this truth.
Consider this perspective: symbolically, the automobile resembles a box or cage in which one voluntarily confines oneself, paradoxically experiencing satisfaction in this confinement. Does this genuinely evoke freedom?
If you believe freedom resides in mobility, travel, and exploration, viewing the automobile as the facilitator of such freedom, you demonstrate incomplete understanding of the distinction between Being and Doing/Having. True freedom exists within us—in our immortal essence—and assuming it requires possession or utilization of external objects fundamentally misrepresents its nature. Upon departing the physical realm, neither money nor possessions accompany us, rendering material possessions ultimately meaningless. The only genuine significance lies in internal substance. Reflect deeply on this concept and the understanding that authentic freedom exists independently of what society demands we POSSESS and DO.
19. Do you ever feel the need for more simplicity?
As ancient wisdom traditions have articulated, spiritual evolution fundamentally involves discerning the truly necessary from the merely burdensome. Society constantly insists that we must accumulate more—always more. The soul, however, suggests that very few things are genuinely necessary, and we must focus exclusively on those after correctly identifying them. Greater simplicity leads to diminished dependency.
20. Have you ever felt a strong discomfort in doing things that everyone usually does?
Upon recognizing the world’s predominantly illusory nature and understanding that action leads nowhere when merely reflecting habitual or mechanical behavior, the motivation to act may naturally diminish. The hamster runs perpetually on its wheel because alternatives don’t exist, but given freedom from its cage, it would likely pursue different activities entirely.
SYMPTOMATOLOGY
21. Have you ever found yourself observing things and people as if you were not part of the context?
An awakened consciousness perceives material reality as fundamentally illogical and inherently dualistic. The world, viewed through a spiritual lens, appears nonsensical—an endless repetition of identical actions without meaningful progression or transformation.
22. Some people feel homesickness, but not for an earthly place. How about you?
This sentiment correlates with the perception that conventional reality lacks coherence and sanity. Generally, those beginning to recognize society as senseless and cruel simultaneously experience nostalgia for an alternative existence governed by fundamentally different principles. Perhaps this represents a distant memory of our spiritual origins?
23. Some people appear dull, as if they were flesh robots; others have a divine spark in their eyes. What do you think about that?
If this question strikes you as offensive, it suggests you aren’t genuinely experiencing spiritual awakening. This observation contains no negativity; it simply states an observable phenomenon, analogous to noting the sky’s blueness. Ancient wisdom maintains that the eyes function as windows to the soul.
24. Have you ever dreamed of flying?
This represents another characteristic manifestation of spiritual awakening. Many individuals report developing partial control over their dream experiences, directing them intentionally. Flight carries profound symbolic significance, intimately connected with the concept of freedom. Dreaming of flying wherever one desires indicates strong spiritual presence and development.
25. Having an insight and simultaneously feeling tingles and pressure on your head: has this ever happened to you?
Distinctive physical manifestations often accompany spiritual awakening, including tingling sensations and unusual pressure in various bodily regions, particularly the cranial area. Frequently, these somatic experiences coincide with intuitive insights and mental imagery that may initially resist interpretation.
26. Looking back on your past, have there ever been any major changes in the way you are?
The spiritual awakening process can prove profoundly disruptive, often giving the experiencer the impression of having lived far beyond their chronological age. This phenomenon may partially result from accessing memories belonging to other incarnations, both terrestrial and beyond.
27. Have you ever experienced some of these symptoms under normal health conditions? Which ones? (You can choose up to 4 items)
Individuals undergoing spiritual awakening typically manifest highly specific symptomatology. This compilation represents the most common and generalized manifestations. Following the initial phase, these symptoms normally subside.
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Gain more insight into the concept of Spiritual Awakening by reading the following article:
The Illusion of Collective Spiritual Awakening
Awakening Test and Awareness Test: Interpreting the outcomes
Foreword
In order to ensure optimal use of these two distinctive instruments, it is essential to maintain an open mind and a high level of attention, in addition to considering the age of the user. The responses are qualitative, reasoned; if read hastily and superficially they inevitably lead to a modest score.
General warnings
The awakening and the awareness tests should therefore be taken with utmost concentration, striving to understand the meaning of each answer, though seemingly trivial, before making one’s choices. With regard to the open-mindedness rate, it should be noted that the test setting may require a certain degree of maturity and inclination toward introspection. It is possible that a teenager under the age of 16 may not fully comprehend certain nuances inherent in the questions and answers. Therefore, it may be advisable, for younger individuals who wish to take these two tests, to do so in the company of an adult, in order to receive guidance and support.
Warnings for the hurried
Similarly, even an adult person who is accustomed to functioning on an unconscious level in daily life, and who has little desire to delve deeply into matters, would likely find these two tests to be intimidating and uninteresting. If this is the case for you, our recommendation is to return when you have an hour of uninterrupted time, free from obligations, responsibilities, and any other factors that might influence your responses. It is important to note that providing hasty or spontaneous answers tends to result in lower to medium scores.
Authentic answers and socially desirable answers
A common problem with all personality tests, or perhaps we should say all people, is that which lies in the difference between answers perceived as genuine and those perceived as socially desirable. The most insecure individuals, those who give more weight to others’ opinions and appearances, as well as to so-called “political correctness“, show a certain predisposition toward answers that are considered “right”, but not necessarily perceived as authentic.
Let’s give an example; let’s look at the awareness test question about making judgments. We noticed that a lot of people choose this answer: judging is always wrong. But how many really feel that way? And how many, if they felt completely free from social conditioning, would rather pick this other option: we all make judgments, however, it is not necessary to externalize them (?).
If you feel that this may be the case for you, there’s no problem. Now that you’ve taken note of the issue, you might like to repeat our personality tests treasuring this new awareness, and you will see that the final result will be more interesting.
Now to the interpretation of the results
We assume that you have carefully read the questions and answers, made your choices in good faith, and that you are at least 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please be assured that a low score is not a cause for concern. It is perfectly normal. We encourage you to revisit this assessment in a few years.
If you scored modestly (0-56), it means that:
– your consciousness is still in its early stages of development. This may be due to an overemphasis on the material aspects of life, such as work and financial concerns. Alternatively, a lack of spiritual awareness may lead to a perception that human existence is solely about action, consumption, and acquisition. In essence, one’s identity is primarily defined by one’s occupation, material possessions, and the tangible outcomes they produce. What is missing is the aspect related to Being and Feeling, without which, unfortunately, there is no possibility of developing awareness beyond ego and the perceptions of the five senses.
If you scored intermediate (57-75), on the other hand, it means that:
– your consciousness is alive, responsive and potentially ready to continue on its journey of expansion toward the infinite. This is especially true for those who are still young, say 40 and under. Those at an older age rarely experience jolts at the consciousness level, although in this field nothing can be ruled out with certainty. It is a journey of no return, meaning that once a broader form of awareness is acquired, there is no possibility of turning back. Moreover, progress in spiritual terms involves leaving behind everything that is not needed, having less in order to be more. That is why many decide, consciously or unconsciously, to settle for an alternate consciousness.
If your score is high (76-110), we can say that:
– you are a keen observer, curious, who seeks more authentic meaning even in the seemingly obvious and predictable things. A person who is unsatisfied, though not from a material standpoint, but rather from a spiritual perspective. Generally those who come to this level of consciousness do not do so by accident, but as a consequence of a conscious personal choice. Given that one cannot return to a state of unconsciousness, it would appear that your destiny is already determined. Consequently, you will be compelled to persist along this trajectory, regardless of your personal preferences. Should one attempt to deviate from this course of action, it would result in a betrayal of one’s intrinsic nature, and a lack of satisfaction would ensue. If these statements appear unusual or difficult for you to grasp, it is likely that your responses were influenced by chance or by an attempt to identify the “correct” answers.
SPHERES OF INTEREST (Awakening Test only)
Four distinct spheres of interest have been identified, each of which investigates a specific area of consciousness and behavior. It should be noted that these areas are not entirely separate, but rather, they are interrelated. The score serves to indicate the degree of advancement in a given field. Specifically, they concern the following areas:
– Detachment
The opposite of attachment, that is, the ability to psychologically detach oneself from everything that is worldly: objects, money, work, affections. Yes, even interpersonal relationships are part of this sphere: the soul seeks the absolute, while most earthly relationships based on kinship and mutual need are entirely transitory. Beware: when talking about attachment to objects, it should be understood that the issue is not the object itself (whatever it is), but the inner perception, whether conscious or unconscious, that we cannot live without it.
– Disillusionment
After an initial phase of upset, denial and anger, comes disillusionment. The ego resists and does not want to give up its illusions and false certainties; while the soul, which observes things from an unearthly perspective, begins little by little to demolish everything that is no longer needed.
– Inconvenience
A comfortable and leisurely life does not promote spiritual evolution and is ill-suited to the awakening process. Like it or not, suffering is a potential spiritual catalyst, and knowing how to distance oneself from the many conveniences of this consumerist world is a crucial first step toward a renewed vision of existence.
– Symptomatology
The process of soul awakening reveals itself through a complex series of symptoms and phenomena that are not always easy to grasp. We tried to collect the most common and typical ones from the early and middle stages of the awakening journey.
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