Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual teachings seem to invalidate human emotions

My Baha'i study circle talks about detachment, but I don't know how to grieve my father's death without feeling like my sadness means I lack faith.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Misunderstanding of spiritual principles creates guilt about natural human responses to loss.

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 Baha'i and new universal 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.