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When medical conditions prevent participation in traditional spiritual practices

I felt called to fast and vision quest but I have diabetes and my doctor says it's dangerous, so I'm stuck between honoring this spiritual calling and protecting my health.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your body's limitations are creating barriers to accessing the sacred practices your spirit feels called toward.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous healing traditions — Americas and Pacific?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.