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Scenario

When contemplating divine unity triggers ego dissolution

Every time I try to pray the Shema I get overwhelmed thinking about infinity and unity and it feels like my sense of self is dissolving which terrifies me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic engagement with mystical concepts threatens the boundaries of personal identity, creating fear rather than the intended sense of connection.

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 Jewish mysticism — Kabbalah and Hasidism?”

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.