Brush With Death: My Unexpected Journey to Spiritual Awakening

Najim Mostamand
2 min readSep 29, 2024

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Click Here to Hear My Own Story with Death

Have you ever stared death in the face?

It’s a sobering experience, a moment that puts everything in stark perspective.

That’s exactly what happened to me.

We often take life for granted, but a near-death experience can force us to appreciate each breath, each moment. Photo by Pixabay

A Brush With Mortality

I won’t go into the nitty-gritty details, but let’s just say, out of my sheer immaturity and naivete, I ended up in a car accident during my youth that could have gone very differently.

It was a wake-up call, a jolt to my system that forced me to confront my own mortality.

Before this incident, I was, well, me.

Going through the motions, chasing the next thrill, not really questioning the deeper meaning of life.

But that brush with death changed everything.

It ignited a spark within me, a yearning for something more.

A Quest for Understanding

In the aftermath, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there had to be more to this existence.

I embarked on a quest for understanding, a journey of spiritual awakening.

I devoured books on spirituality, delved into meditation practices, and opened myself up to new ways of thinking.

Lessons Learned

This exploration wasn’t always easy.

There were moments of doubt and confusion.

But slowly, I began to glean some powerful lessons:

  • The preciousness of life: We often take life for granted. That near-death experience forced me to appreciate each breath, each moment.
  • The importance of purpose: What truly matters in life? This question became my guiding light. I realized the importance of living a life with meaning and purpose.
  • The power of connection: We are all interconnected. This experience fostered a deeper sense of connection with humanity and the universe as a whole.

A Life Transformed

My spiritual awakening hasn’t been about following a specific religion or doctrine.

It’s been a personal journey of self-discovery, a quest to understand my place in the grand scheme of things.

This transformation has impacted every aspect of my life.

I approach challenges with a newfound resilience.

My relationships are more meaningful.

And most importantly, I experience a sense of peace and purpose that I never knew existed.

Your Awakening Awaits

Perhaps you’ve had your own brush with mortality, or maybe you’re simply searching for more meaning in life.

Whatever your reason, know that your own spiritual awakening awaits.

It’s a journey of self-discovery, a path filled with challenges and profound rewards.

Take that first step.

Explore, question, and open yourself up to the possibilities.

You might be surprised by what you find.

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Najim Mostamand
Najim Mostamand

Written by Najim Mostamand

Najim is a spiritual teacher, writer, poet and inspirational speaker helping people awaken their Soul and achieve inner peace by reuniting with their Source.

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