Periagoge
Scenario

When prayer becomes spiritual bargaining

I find myself constantly asking Ganesha to remove obstacles from my life, but I'm starting to wonder if I'm just using devotion as a way to try to control outcomes.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between surrender and manipulation blurs when devotional practice serves the ego's agenda rather than the heart's opening.

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

“Where Are You with Bhakti — Hindu devotional love?”

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.