My extended family has this tradition of Christmas Eve service that used to feel meaningful when we were all believers but now half of us have moved away from Christianity and we keep doing it anyway and it's become this weird performance where nobody says what they actually think. We love being together but the silence around what's changed is making the gathering feel hollow.
More people experience this than they realize.
A family ritual continues out of habit and love even as its original meaning no longer holds the participants, creating a beautiful lie that serves no one.
“Where Are You with The examined faith — living deliberately within a tradition?”
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.