It depends. I know people who become completely materialistic during their mid-life crisis... which is no awakening at all. I also know those who begin to identify theirselves as "adventurers" (like my husband) and seem to run away from all reponsibility.
May I ask you something? What is your age and what life stage are you living in? I am 42 and my husband is 48.

I think so,my experience has been very turbulent and after 5 years of riding the waves,I finally am finding some peace so I think that is an awaking of some sort. once I am 54 my husband is 57,he has handled much better then me,

I am 43 and have been "unsettled" internally...wondering what else I need to do with my life.........have a typical picture perfect American experience but feel that I need to know more...see more......I think the midlife is equal to the need to awaken, some just get stuck in the ego and need to acquire wealth...esteem...position and others look deeper for spirtual fullfillment....look to simplify their lives for true meaning...that is me but still have the American life of 4 kids and spouse job right now.....not complainng, just where am I right now.............peace

prepare now some sort of road map for when the kids leave the nest,I did not and the empty nest really is hard ,I never ever gave it a thought,so it has been tough.I know ET says we need to live in the present but I think preparing is important , just like you do for a storm.

I had what I thought was a crisis in my late thirties, I'm 49 now. I do believe that was the start of my "awakening". Till I read ANE I thought I hadn't achieved what I thought I was supposed to by this time in my life. Now since reading the book, I've learned the measure of success is not about "material" things or the college degrees earned and etc. we've aquired in life. It's when we're fully conscious.
Enjoy the ride, I know I am.

Peace and much love,

Orchid