Periagoge
Scenario

When intellectual spiritual communities become competitive rather than collaborative

Our book club has been reading spiritual and philosophical texts for two years, but lately our discussions have become more like debates where people are trying to win rather than explore together. I think we've gotten attached to our positions instead of staying curious, and the sense of shared discovery we used to have is disappearing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The ego infiltrates even the search for ego-transcendence, turning the pursuit of wisdom into a contest of cleverness.

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

“Where Are You with Pilgrimage across traditions?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.