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Scenario

When spiritual celibacy becomes emotional avoidance

I have been celibate for three years as a spiritual practice but lately I feel like I am using it to avoid the messiness of actual human intimacy

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sacred disciplines can become sophisticated forms of hiding when they protect us from the vulnerability that real love demands.

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 Ishq — Sufi divine and human 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.