My wife thinks my morning meditation is selfish because I'm not praying for our family problems but I feel like I can only help them if I do this first.
More people experience this than they realize.
Self-directed spiritual work can appear self-indulgent when others expect prayer to focus outward on shared concerns.
“Where Are You with Prayer across traditions?”
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.