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Scenario

Why gratitude practices can feel spiritually bypassing

I know I should be grateful for my life but listing things I'm thankful for feels fake when I'm genuinely miserable most of the time.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic gratitude arises from presence with what is, not mental effort to change what is being felt.

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

“Where Are You with Cognitive biases — complete reference?”

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.

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