Spiritually Jaded

Jaded: bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

It’s easy to become obsessed with ‘spiritual’ enthusiasm, getting so involved with being part of the organisation and the various practices that we become numb and blinkered, which is a little wearing both for us and those around us. We still go through the routine, but a little doubt creeps in – “Is this what I really want?” That is normal, but it’s never spoken about, which is troubling.

Nobody says, “Take a break.” They will tell us, “Don’t give up”, but we’re not giving up; we just need to understand what we understand, and gain confidence. And maybe we no longer want to be part of a collective, preferring solitude after years of groupthink.

Taking a break is what it’s all about!