Spiritual Awakenings is a collection of poetry that draws together the themes encountered in life that we all have in common. Each of us is on a personal journey called life, and that journey is unique and is affected every day by all choices and interactions. We all experience the best and the worst of times, achievements and disappointments, failures, wonderful gains and terrible losses. All journeys experience these highs and lows, and this is what connects us. The feelings throughout each poem are inspired by the author''s own journey and faith in God. These experiences, both personal and ones experienced through others, have influenced each word of each poem. Inspirational words of encouragement can deepen your spirituality and strengthen your faith in God.The author believes Spiritual Awakenings will open a higher consciousness, and a spiritual awareness in discovering a deeper meaning of your life journey. The poems come from the heart with the hope that every person will be able to understand better and connect more to the common threads that weave lives together. Each poem emphasizes hope and faith which will help you with the many challenges of life. Most importantly, God is always with us and will guide you in finding the key to your soul.