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Why spiritual teachers sometimes give harmful relationship advice

My spiritual teacher says I need to cut ties with negative people, including my parents, to raise my vibration, but this feels wrong even though I trust his guidance in other areas.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The confusion that arises when trusted spiritual authority conflicts with fundamental human values like loyalty and compassion.

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