Periagoge
Scenario

When ritual participation feels conflicted

I put my hand over my heart for the anthem at baseball games because everyone else does but inside I'm thinking about all the people this country has failed and wondering if I'm honoring them or dishonoring their memory.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

He's questioning whether going through patriotic motions makes him part of the solution or part of the problem.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with National identity and patriotism examined?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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