Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual teachings conflict with natural mourning

My meditation teacher says attachment to my dead husband is keeping me from enlightenment but letting go of grief feels like killing him twice.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual practices aimed at transcending suffering can inadvertently pathologize the very human experiences that connect us to love and meaning.

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 Religion and gender — the contested terrain?”

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.