Definition: The word "aphlaston" refers to the spiritual or philosophical concept that a person can experience an awakening or transformation within themselves, often referred to as a soul's rebirth or spiritual awakening. It's like going through a transformative experience where you find yourself not only physically and emotionally transformed but also spiritually reborn. This term is used in various religious and philosophical contexts to describe the mystical or transformative experience of being enlightened about one's own existence and the universe around us.