Everyone in my meditation sangha seems so peaceful and together and I sit there feeling like my anxiety makes me the broken one who does not belong.
More people experience this than they realize.
The illusion of others' equanimity is reinforcing shame about your own inner turbulence.
“Where Are You with Psychological safety in communities?”
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.