Why I Left The Online Spirituality Community

When I first stepped into the online spirituality space, it felt exciting—packed with different modalities and full of people to learn from. But over time, the environment started to feel less like true spiritual growth and more like a performative disconnect from reality. From the trap of "high vibes only" toxic positivity to the subtle elitism and ego that can take over these spaces, I started noticing things that just weren’t aligned for me anymore. Honestly, I caught myself picking up some of those same mindsets, and it took some time to step back and realize I had outgrown that container. This isn’t an indictment of the people in that community, but rather an honest reflection on my own journey, the things I had to unlearn, and why walking away was the right move for me. If you’ve been feeling a nudge that the space you’re currently in doesn't fit who you are anymore, I hope this video helps you trust that instinct. There are a lot of different paths up the mountain, and it’s perfectly okay to go your own way. If this resonated with you, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to the channel! --------------------------------- 00:00 My TikTok Spiritual Era 03:03 Why I Stepped Away 03:09 Three Pillars Overview 03:24 Pillar One Reality Bypassing 03:35 Scarcity Mindset Trap 05:10 Toxic Positivity High Vibes 07:41 Pillar Two Spiritual Guru Rise 07:57 Chosen Ones and Elitism 09:52 Spiritual Ego and Power 12:20 Pillar Three Us Versus Them 14:36 Mental Health and Masking 16:16 Owning My Part and Moving On -------------------------------------- #Spirituality #SpiritualJourney #SpiritualBypassing #PersonalGrowth #mindfulness 📩 Join My Email Community If you enjoyed this, I’d love for you to join my email community. I share thoughts on the mundane, mindset, the creative process, and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. 👉 Subscribe here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form... ------------------------------------ 👉🏽 Places to Find Me TikTok: @therealpaulsilva Substack: https://substack.com/@therealpaulsilva And of course, if this video landed for you: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📤 Share 🔔 Subscribe for more content on creativity, self-reflection, and actually living your life.