Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual groups become sources of social comparison rather than support

My spiritual community feels like high school with meditation cushions and I am tired of pretending

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contemplative communities can replicate ordinary social dynamics unless explicitly committed to authentic practice.

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 Reading deeply — the examined practice?”

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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