Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual practices feel infantilizing after personal growth

I've been sober for two years and prayer was essential early on but now it feels like a crutch I should outgrow and I'm scared of what happens if I stop.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual tools that facilitate healing may later seem to limit independence, creating anxiety about continued dependence versus self-reliance.

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.