Spiritual exhaustion is a tiredness, a weariness of the soul, and the thought that continuing our journey is overwhelming. Spiritual fatigue has many causes, beginning with the simple fact that life today is busier and more demanding than ever. Furthermore, when we consider the myriad of frequencies and energies bombarding us- from 5G to daily news and everything in between- it’s no wonder spiritual exhaustion is so prevalent.
What is Spiritual Exhaustion?
It wasn’t long ago that my workload seemed insurmountable. New, nefarious alien technologies were bombarding clients. I felt at a loss and wasn’t sure what my next moves would be.
At that moment, I asked GodSource and my Soul Tribe, “What is the point?” I wanted to quit my job. But I knew that wasn’t the right thing to do.
This feeling lasted almost two weeks. I was dealing with a form of spiritual exhaustion that I needed to overcome.
Why Spiritual Exhaustion Feels Different from Regular Burnout
When it comes to regular burnout, it’s important to find time to take a break to regenerate and rejuvenate. When our energy levels are extremely low, we feel somewhat out of control and more impulsive. For example, you would never usually eat that box of cookies in one or two sittings, right?
Spiritual exhaustion can occur due to a lack of boundaries, constant feelings of needing to do more, help more, and serve more. This relentless pace is a dangerous place to be, as it feeds our egos.
When we experience this form of spiritual burnout, we must recognize that we are hurting our own souls. We need to slow down.
When we do, we find that we are reintegrating and realigning our souls, which then cascades down to our physical, mental, and emotional bodies.
The Disconnect Between Belief and Daily Life
Learning to live our truths is important for our soul health and to combat spiritual fatigue. Oftentimes, our belief structures are inherited from the adults of our childhood, including religions, teachers, and other influencers.
The ability to discern among these belief structures helps reduce spiritual fatigue by removing any disconnects we may have.
Remember to always ask yourself what rings true for you and WHY. Answering the why is the hard part, and this is also the most important aspect.
Unresolved Emotions That Drain Inner Energy
Emotions are at the foundation of being human. Learning to heal and handle our emotions helps us attain wisdom and prevents energy leaks.
Unresolved emotions can stem from external and internal issues. Internally, our personalities are set, and we need to learn to overcome certain obstacles, such as learning to speak up or overcoming shyness.
Externally, there are difficult personalities around us that are here to test us. A common example is a narcissistic personality.
Learning how to properly deal with these personality types keeps us spiritually healthy and aligned.
Common Signs You’re Experiencing Spiritual Exhaustion
These are some of the most common signs of spiritual exhaustion. It is not a comprehensive list, but you understand the idea.
#1) Losing Interest in Meaningful Practices
Those of us who focus on a spiritual path may lose interest in some of our practices. I have felt this occasionally, as have many others: Wouldn’t it be great to be a normie again? Just for a few hours or even a few days? Right?
In all seriousness, if you are losing interest in spiritual practices, it may mean you have outgrown them or need to change them up a bit.
#2) Feeling Distant from Your Purpose
We all struggle with our soul purpose from time to time; that is just a part of the human experience.
Additionally, it’s important to note that our soul purposes can and do change throughout our lives.
#3) Spiritual Topics Trigger Frustration or Numbness
There are many triggers out there, and spiritual topics are no exception. There is much fraud and ill intention within the spiritual communities, but there are also many good intentions at work.
When we learn about or hear of a spiritual practitioner we have known and loved who becomes corrupted, we may feel frustrated and even numb regarding the situation. There is a part of us that is in denial and needs to regroup and refocus.
Give yourself the gift of time to process.
What Triggers Spiritual Exhaustion Over Time
One of the most common triggers of spiritual exhaustion is an excessive focus on awakening and ascension.
When we spend the majority of our time concentrating on our spiritual nature, we must allow ourselves downtime to process and absorb what we have learned.
Constant Output Without Spiritual Refill
What happens to your car when you forget to refuel? It stops dead in the road. Refueling is essential for spiritual growth and health.
Take time for yourself. Put the oxygen mask on yourself first so that you can be of more help.
Trying to “Push Through” Without Rest
If I must be honest, this is at the core of my personality. It is something I am consciously working on. Maybe it’s my sun sign, or maybe it is just me. While pushing through difficult times can help grow your spiritual muscles, you must be careful not to overextend, as it can attract dark entities and energies that are just waiting.
When you reach a certain point, you need to remember to stop, rest, and heal.
How to Begin Recovering from Spiritual Exhaustion
Learning to identify that you are struggling with spiritual exhaustion is the first step. Giving yourself grace for how you handle situations and allowing yourself the time to learn from them is pivotal.
Start Small with Gentle Spiritual Routines
Consider incorporating one to three small spiritual practices. For example, when you wake up in the morning, open your window and listen to the birds singing outside.
Meditation and prayer can also be beneficial.
Let Silence and Space Do the Work
When we allow silence to enter, we realize how constantly we are inundated with external sounds. Occasionally, when a storm front passes through, we lose power. At night, it becomes quite noticeable how quiet the house is.
The constant low-key hum of appliances and electricity is part of our everyday norm. Finding spaces for silence and nature helps reset our parasympathetic nervous system.
Ongoing Practices to Maintain Spiritual Health
Identify spiritual practices that give you grace and space to learn and grow. These spiritual practices may require adjustments or modifications. Never force a spiritual practice upon yourself. Experiment and find what works for you. What works for others may not work for you.
Create Boundaries Around Energy and Attention
Ahh, boundaries; this is a difficult concept for those who are in service to others as a life or soul mission. Learning boundaries helps us keep our energy flowing and filled. Learning to say no is a spiritual practice.
Moving Through Spiritual Exhaustion with Patience and Self-Compassion
Understanding spiritual exhaustion isn’t just about identifying its symptoms—it’s about recognizing how easily our energy becomes compromised in a world that rewards constant output and numbs us to subtle interference.
The more attuned we become, the more responsibility we have to protect that sensitivity with discernment, boundaries, and rest. If you’ve felt that invisible weight dragging at your purpose or your practices, it’s not weakness—it’s a call to step back and recalibrate your connection to soul truth.
To explore how unseen forces shape these energetic disruptions, Spiritual War: Understanding the Unseen World and How it Affects Us offers the deeper framework this blog leads into.
And for those ready to reinforce their own energetic resilience, our Spiritual Self Defense (Part 1) course provides practical tools to guard your field, restore clarity, and regain spiritual sovereignty.
