In my case, I changed paths and took a leap of faith. After doing so, I found receiving Divine Guidance provided me with some direction and understanding of the new path I was on.  My first year was spent talking (more so listening) to like-minded others and asking questions. I learned the basic knowledge and tools to use. I began journaling my spiritual experiences (dreams, signs, meditation visions, readings, reiki sessions, etc.) I learned to meditate and did so daily. I learned more about myself and who I am. I read books on topics that sparked my interest to learn as much as I could. I received reiki sessions often and spiritual guidance from others as I felt needed. Second year was spent practicing, reading and taking classes. The following year, my help was requested in opening a spiritual center. This is where I began teaching. I discovered that there were practitioners who had not yet built a spiritual foundation for the work they were doing. This only emphasized the need to teach how important building a spiritual foundation is. Spiritual foundation building is a good place to start for those who are awakening or are newly awakened.