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When spiritual discipline conflicts with physical needs

I've been celibate for six months trying to focus on spiritual growth but I just feel frustrated and wonder if denying natural urges is actually holy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body's wisdom and the spirit's calling create tension until integration reveals their hidden unity.

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