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Scenario

When spiritual practices feel performative

I keep a gratitude journal because everyone says it's spiritual but writing in it feels like lying to myself about how hard everything actually is.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Popular spiritual techniques create pressure to experience positivity that conflicts with authentic emotional reality.

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 Doubt 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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.