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When someone experiences a spiritual awakening, they often feel a dent in their personality structure, fundamentally changing how they relate to the world and the people around them. This newfound awareness might lead to an understanding of reality’s non-existence, complicating interactions with others.
The awakened mind realizes that everything associated with desire is accompanied by its opposite. For instance, relationships come with both pleasure and pain. Many individuals find that most social encounters lean more towards discomfort, creating a dissonance for those who have awakened. After awakening, the individual often struggles to subscribe to society's expected paths—education, career, and family—as they see the series of promises for happiness as empty and ever-changing.