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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.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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

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