The Rise of the Urban Hermit: How Spiritual Awakening Changes Everything

It doesn’t happen overnight. As a child, you may have feared being alone, clinging to a parent or sibling for comfort. Then came group play in elementary school, team sports in high school, and dorm life in college—your entire life was structured around social interaction.

But as you grew older, you realized something: people hurt you.

Take the recent tragedy of Shanquella Brenada Robinson, who was jumped and killed by friends while on vacation with them. She trusted them, yet her life was stolen in an instant. Stories like this remind you that not everyone who says they love you truly does.

Even in your 30s, you still longed for connection—until your spiritual awakening changed everything.

The Shift Toward Solitude

At first, the people you felt most comfortable sharing with were online—chat rooms, social media groups, digital communities. You spoke to your family less and less.

Then came 2020. The world shut down, and suddenly, you could have everything delivered—from shampoo to fresh potatoes. You worked from home, adjusted to virtual life, and when the world reopened, you thought you wanted to be around people again.

But you didn’t.

Welcome to the Life of an Urban Hermit

Now, your days look like this: ☕ You wake up, shower (maybe), and head to your home office. 💻 You work remotely—writing, assisting, managing—all without leaving home. 📦 Your coffee, furniture, and meals arrive at your doorstep. 🎬 You escape into movies, online travels, and digital conversations. 🌙 You go to bed, wake up, and repeat.

Even the thought of going outside feels exhausting. The mailbox? Too far. The drugstore? Too much effort. You’ve built a life where everything comes to you, and honestly? You prefer it that way.

Maybe you have a partner who still ventures out, picking up things you could get yourself—but why bother?

You, my friend, are a modern-day urban hermit.

Is This the Future of Spiritual Awakening?

For many, solitude isn’t loneliness—it’s liberation. The more you awaken, the more you realize that peace comes from within, not from external validation.

💡 Have you embraced the hermit life? Share your journey below!