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When spiritual celibacy masks emotional avoidance

I've been celibate for two years as spiritual practice but now I can't tell if I'm cultivating sacred energy or just avoiding intimacy because I'm scared of being hurt again.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sexual restraint as spiritual discipline can become a refuge from the vulnerability required for genuine connection.

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