Our meditation circle started as friends exploring Shinto concepts together but now we argue about whether acknowledging kami in houseplants is 'real practice' versus 'spiritual bypassing.' Half the group wants deeper study and half just wants to feel connected to the ordinary sacred, and our meetings have become tense instead of nourishing.
More people experience this than they realize.
A shared spiritual exploration is fracturing over competing definitions of legitimate practice.
“Where Are You with Shinto — kami in all things?”
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.