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When spiritual practice becomes self-indulgent rather than transformative

My meditation practice feels like spiritual masturbation and I am disgusted with my own seeking

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Without grounding in ethical conduct and service, inner work can become narcissistic self-absorption.

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“Where Are You with Reading deeply — the examined practice?”

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