Periagoge
Scenario

When fasting becomes a way to process grief and loss

I started fasting after my dad died because physical hunger was the only thing that matched how empty I felt inside but now I'm afraid I'm using spirituality to avoid grieving properly.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual practices can become containers for unexpressed emotions, but discerning between healing and avoidance requires careful attention.

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 Fasting 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.