Like many, I was shocked at what I perceived as the subversion of my various “communities.” What I’ve since realized is that this was absolutely necessary in my evolution, in my Spiritual Journey...
Thank you for this post. I can relate to the majority of it having been through so much of the same since 2020. I sometimes forget how deeply it has affected me but the isolation since then has been tough. I struggled with belonging before 2020 but I really have had to reckon with it much more thoroughly since. I’d say it’s strengthened my resolve to walk my own path but it has also been very painful.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, it's been quite the struggle. it's ironic that for years, my close Teachers and late therapist all said my "work" was in relationship(s) and "actively" encouraged this. Now, the Teachers I have left (like 2-3?) - the ones that kept there wits about them - are all advocating "going into hermit-mode." What a change! I suppose that (relationships) part of the "curriculum" has run its course - and now it's "going the other way." I too have found my resolve with it - to see it (any of it) through. I'm happy to hear it's had the same effect with you - but I also feel sorry for the shared pain. It's a constant now. I'm coming to deal with it - my "Dark Night of the Soul" - https://dharmabuilt.substack.com/p/be-on-the-watch-the-laughing-heart
Thank you for this post. I can relate to the majority of it having been through so much of the same since 2020. I sometimes forget how deeply it has affected me but the isolation since then has been tough. I struggled with belonging before 2020 but I really have had to reckon with it much more thoroughly since. I’d say it’s strengthened my resolve to walk my own path but it has also been very painful.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, it's been quite the struggle. it's ironic that for years, my close Teachers and late therapist all said my "work" was in relationship(s) and "actively" encouraged this. Now, the Teachers I have left (like 2-3?) - the ones that kept there wits about them - are all advocating "going into hermit-mode." What a change! I suppose that (relationships) part of the "curriculum" has run its course - and now it's "going the other way." I too have found my resolve with it - to see it (any of it) through. I'm happy to hear it's had the same effect with you - but I also feel sorry for the shared pain. It's a constant now. I'm coming to deal with it - my "Dark Night of the Soul" - https://dharmabuilt.substack.com/p/be-on-the-watch-the-laughing-heart