How Modern Spirituality Became a Tool for Escapism Rather Than Awareness
By
Ray
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Summary
This article critiques the modern state of spirituality, arguing that it has shifted from genuine inquiry and awareness to a performative, escapist practice. The author contends that spirituality now often involves bypassing pain, avoiding responsibility, and using vague cosmic language instead of confronting reality. The piece explores how the pursuit of relief and identity has replaced honest self-examination, and calls for a return to grounded, reality-facing spiritual practice.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor many people, the word spirituality now triggers an eye roll.
It brings to mind bypassing pain, speaking in platitudes, manifesting outcomes instead of facing consequences, and using vague cosmic language to avoid responsibility.
This is a problem—because spirituality wasn't always associated with denial or escapism.
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