Having the desire and the willingness to expand your awareness is the first step.  A person cannot rely on others to make them more spiritually aware, nor to initiate their soul-awakening process. By turning inward and really listening to your inner wisdom, or intuition, you are guided to the path that is right for you.  You learn to trust and follow your inner guidance rather than simply accepting someone else’s path or truth as your own or doing what others expect you to do.