London, Dec 9 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole is looking for spiritual enlightenment to help her recover after a traumatic year which saw her divorce her husband Ashley Cole and overcome malaria.

‘Cheryl has awakened her spiritual side. She has been tapping into higher powers for answers and guidance. She’s been doing some deep thinking – especially after malaria. Christianity is closest to her, but she’s open to other religious influences,’ contactmusic.com quoted Cole as saying.

The ‘Parachute’ singer was spotted wearing a Hindu charm to the rehearsals of British pop star search show ‘The X Factor’, on which she is a judge with Simon Cowell.