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Scenario

When spiritual discipline creates social isolation

I stopped drinking alcohol because it was affecting my spiritual practice, but now my friends think I'm being judgmental and I feel caught between two worlds.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic spiritual commitment requires choices that separate the seeker from previous social identity and belonging.

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 Sufi mysticism — the inner path in Islam?”

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.