Periagoge
Scenario

Why presence feels like a luxury when survival is at stake

My therapist told me to practice being present but my mind keeps going to my student loans and rent and I cannot afford to be present right now.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Financial insecurity creates a chronic future-focus that makes present-moment awareness feel dangerously naive.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined relationship with time?”

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.