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How to discern between spiritual discipline and suppression

I have been celibate for two years as part of my spiritual practice but I am starting to feel dead inside and I do not know if this is purification or suppression.

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The practitioner needs guidance distinguishing conscious sublimation from reactive denial of natural energies.

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