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Scenario

How to pray authentically when emotions conflict with intentions

I want to pray for my ex-husband's happiness but every time I try the words stick in my throat because part of me still hopes he's miserable without me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual aspiration confronts psychological reality, revealing the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are.

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 Prayer across traditions?”

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.