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When spiritual groups outgrow their original container

We started a meditation group with friends who were all seeking the same thing but over two years we've developed in different directions and now the silent sits feel tense because some people want more structure, some want less, and some want to add elements that make others uncomfortable.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic seeking naturally leads to divergent paths, creating the paradox that spiritual growth can threaten spiritual community.

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