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When seeking enlightenment feeds the ego

I went on a spiritual retreat and spent the whole time judging other people for not being spiritual enough.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pursuit of spiritual superiority often strengthens the very self-centeredness it claims to dissolve.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Festival and the break from ordinary time?”

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