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Scenario

Why returning to eating after fasting can feel like spiritual regression

Every time I eat after fasting I feel like I'm falling back into unconsciousness and I'm starting to think normal life is just spiritual failure but I can't fast forever.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The contrast between elevated states during practice and ordinary consciousness can create a false hierarchy that devalues normal human experience.

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 Fasting as spiritual 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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