08/25/2026
Spiritual Sundowning
By Cindy Orobono
As my birthday approaches, I have been experiencing symptoms that I cannot explain. So, I started to research these anomalies and I located a few articles. But the term Spiritual Sundowning was brought to my attention. It is a figurative term defining specific signs such as a loss of hope or faith. Questioning beliefs, a type of disorientation and even anxiety.
The feeling of a lack of confidence in your spiritual knowledge even though you have been living and learning about Spirituality for many years. There is even a sadness at what seems to appear at the end of the day. But you cannot define what this emotion is relating to, is it reality based or just being melancholy! Please note, this is not a medical diagnosis. But a path of personal or spiritual growth, moving towards an elevation of vibration!
This is an ascension term meaning you are in the process of increasing your consciousness. You are ready to take the next step in your spiritual advancement. Such a wonderful moment that you have a spiritual G.P.S. pointing your way! You must take a moment to re-evaluate how you connect to your spirituality. My means is through writing and reading; my first book was purchased on my 30th birthday. My book “The Tibietian Book of Living & Dying” from that moment I have never looked back!
Luckily, I have a spiritual guide, LaSoon who directs reading material my way. This is your first step in you finding you and moving forward. I will list several ways to help you get started. If you are at this point, we are traveling the same road. So, the list I am giving you is just a introduction.
“Observe constantly that all things take place by change and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are, and to make new things like them.” Marcus Aurelius (121AD-180AD) We are learning together;)
Here are the various ways to lessen the symptoms of Spiritual Sundowning:
If you have a stressful day, vent before sundown, if not this issue will become magnified after sundown.
Try to be altruistic during daylight.
Creating “spiritual light” within the home or heart. You can do anything that lifts your spirits. Such as prayer, music and or spiritual practice (meditation, lighting a special candle, yoga, and reading to name a few.)
You should always express your feelings honestly, and journal.
Add humor to the equation, a show – the movie “Michael” etc., think of a special moment, anything to bring a smile.
My Moment
As I was rushing to meet my mother for lunch at Bamberger’s Department Store Restaurant. I started running up the steps and tripped fell over the rail sliding down and standing right up at the end like nothing happened. As I looked up, no one was around and all the windows were dark. As I collected myself and walked into the store, I realized the windows were dark to block out the sun. Almost every table was taken and my mother and her co-worker were laughing. I straightened my shoulders and tried to walk in the restaurant with dignity. Whenever I need a laugh I just think of my moment sliding down a railing and landing a perfect 10!
“Total absence of humor renders life impossible.” Colette (1873 – 1954)
Keeping positive thoughts are important for any activities or challenges we face. A recommendation to bring out your inner light is to enhance your bedroom or study with amusing family pictures, jokes or cheerful thoughts written on index cards, and various trimmings. Such as crystals, gemstones, fairy lights, night-lite or lava lamp just use your imagination. If any holiday decoration makes you happy get it out enjoy;) This will help you lighten these unusual emotions and thoughts. As our vibration raises additional advice will be forthcoming on the challenges of Spiritual Growth.
“Remember, Spiritual Sundowning is gift to help you know you are at a precipice for you raising your consciousness! It is such a precious time and if you need help with any Spiritual explanations, please just contact me!” Ashka
You Tube – “Our Mystickal Universe with Momma Donna & Ashka”
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