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Scenario

When spiritual openness feels dangerous after religious trauma

I want to explore meditation but I'm terrified of opening myself up spiritually because last time I did that I ended up in a controlling religious group.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The very quality that enables spiritual growth—receptivity—becomes suspect when it has been exploited.

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 Religious trauma and healing?”

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.

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