Chapter 1: The Problem with a Spiritual Identity

If you consider yourself spiritual, you might be moving away from your goal. In fact, that's almost certainly the case.

We all know people who are a little too identified with their spirituality. You know the types. The ones who describe themselves as empaths and lightworkers but seem like they would benefit more from a few psychotherapy sessions than another cacao ceremony. Or the spiritual seekers who always seem to be chasing another spiritual experience, be it through ayahuasca, retreats, workshops, or an endless consumption of books -- as their ability to be fully in this world seems to grow more tenuous.

Unfortunately, it’s not that different with us.