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Why mystical highs lead to emotional lows

I had this profound experience of unity during worship last Sunday where I felt connected to everyone in the room, but now three days later I feel more separate and lonely than ever.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The temporary glimpse of ultimate reality makes ordinary consciousness feel like exile, creating cycles of spiritual seeking that chase previous peak experiences.

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“Where Are You with Christian mysticism — the contemplative tradition?”

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