Enlightenment is often considered the ultimate result of awakening in spiritual traditions. It is an absolute state of being that once you have achieved it, there is no other way of being. The idea of what the ultimate result is can vary from tradition to tradition. For buddhists and hindoes it envolves liberation of the cycle of rebirth. In Taoism, enlightenment is seen as a return to the inherent harmony of the Tao, the way, the natural order of the universe. Some others believe that it is simply non-duality.

It is safe to say that there have been very few enlightened people in humanity’s history, because enlightenment transcends the limitations of ego and conditioned patterns of thinking. It envolves living with the knowing of our oneness. Non-Duality. It is not easy to achieve.

In conclusion, ascension refers to a process and awakening are the realisations one has during the process. Enlightenment is the ultimate result or state that can be achieved through this journey.

We must always remember that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and on some level, we are all one.
Give thanks for all discoveries you have and know that as you awaken, so does the cosmos.