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Scenario

Why solitary mystical practice sometimes reveals darkness

I've been doing hitbodedut meditation for months and instead of finding peace I keep encountering what feels like darkness and emptiness that scares me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contemplative practice has unveiled the shadow aspects of consciousness rather than the expected light, challenging assumptions about spiritual development.

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 Jewish mysticism — Kabbalah and Hasidism?”

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.