Periagoge
Scenario

When presence reveals unbearable suffering

I keep reading about being present but when I'm fully present to my life I feel overwhelmed by how much pain there is.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Full awareness includes recognition of life's inherent difficulties, requiring capacity to hold pain without resistance.

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 Meditation and contemplation — the inner path?”

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.