Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual practice succeeds where therapy fails

I've been going to therapy for anxiety but yesterday during dhikr I felt completely at peace for the first time in years, and now I'm wondering if what I need is spiritual guidance not psychological treatment.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The soul's medicine proves more effective than the mind's healing, challenging assumptions about the nature of suffering.

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 Sufi mysticism — the inner path in Islam?”

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.