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When spiritual practice increases rather than decreases inner turmoil

Everyone at my meditation group talks about enlightenment like it's a destination but sitting quietly just makes me more aware of how confused I am.

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The path of awareness sometimes leads through greater recognition of our fundamental uncertainty.

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