Disruptive ways to inner-awakening

Disruptive ways to Inner-awakening

We are living in an age of unprecedented change.

With Artificial Intelligence transforming how we work, communicate, and even think, disruption is no longer an occasional visitor—it is the very fabric of modern life. And while we often look at AI and other technological breakthroughs as external shifts, the real transformation begins much closer to home: within us.

At first glance, the word disruption often carries a negative connotation.

It sounds like destruction, resistance, or something going wrong. But when we look deeper, disruption simply means a break—a halt that gives space for something new to emerge. In nature, even storms play a role. They clear out the old, making way for the new. Similarly, within us, when something becomes excessive or habitual, a pause becomes essential. A disruption.

We are conditioned beings.

Conditioned to eat at a certain hour, to behave in a socially accepted manner, to perceive life through a particular lens. Slowly, this conditioning becomes like an invisible wall—one that prevents us from experiencing life as it is. We begin to seek answers outside ourselves, completely bypassing the inner quest. And when this outward seeking crosses its limit, when we are overwhelmed and lost in the gross noise of life, that’s when a quiet voice within stirs and says: It’s time.

I recall my first immersive retreat experience. Set amidst stillness, with no stimulation from the outside world, I found myself uncomfortable—restless, even. The silence wasn’t soothing; it was unnerving. There was nothing wrong on the outside. The space was serene, the practices insightful, and all physical comforts were provided. Yet, I found myself disturbed—by my own mind.

That was the moment of disruption. Not caused by anything external, but triggered from within. I realized that even in the most scenic place, surrounded by peace, if my inner mechanism isn’t aligned—if I’m not ready to receive—then even peace becomes a confrontation.

I witnessed my mental noise firsthand. At times, it led me to react towards others, not because of them, but because I couldn’t sit with myself. It was a humbling insight: no matter how supportive the environment, the true transformation begins only when the inner self becomes available for change.

As Naamdeo beautifully puts it,

“No matter where we reach, the idea of ‘we’ as ‘who we are’ remains the key to our well-being.”

So the next time disruption enters your life—through stillness, silence, or a space that demands attention inward—see it not as a threat, but as an invitation. A reminder that sometimes, to truly see clearly, we must first be willing to look within.