The unusual changes I experienced after spiritual enlightenment and the effect it had on my life.
The first thing I noticed after enlightenment was that my mind was a lot quieter. All of the nagging distractions that consumed my thoughts were gone. It was like a fog had been lifted and I could see clearly for the first time. I had a sense of peace and calm and a knowing there was nothing to worry about. Now there was a total lack of fear in my life and I realized that it never served me. When there was something to be fearful of, I could now remain completely rational. It felt like my body had become more in tune with my health and what serves me. To the point where my body would reject any kind of self-destructive behaviour. After experiencing the truth of no self I was completely humbled. Any idea I had of being above anyone else was revealed as false. I entered a severely detached state when I was with even my closest friends. At times I was so detached that I tried not to express any subjective opinion. I became an observer of myself when I was asked personal questions. Sometimes it felt like someone else was in control of my responses. Compassion had become a huge part of my life and interactions. I slowly began to learn that I needed to have compassion for myself. Being withdrawn seemed like an easy way to show respect for my well-being. I didn’t have the same emotional attachment with myself when interacting with others. I could tell some people took that as a sign that I had gone completely insane. To me everybody else seemed crazy for being so attached to their egos.