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Scenario

When spiritual community becomes unhealthily controlling

My spiritual community feels like a cult now and I'm scared to leave because they're my whole social world.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic spiritual seeking can be co-opted by group dynamics that prioritize conformity over genuine awakening.

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 Meditation and contemplation — the inner path?”

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.