How new age spirituality turned me into an egotistical narcissist

I share my story of how embracing new age spirituality led me down a dangerous path of egotism and narcissism. I explain how the law of attraction and teachings from guru Esther Hicks impacted my relationships, business, and overall worldview. This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking success and validation through spirituality, and the importance of staying grounded in reality and values. Thank you to one of my subscribers for inspiring me to share this vulnerable and difficult experience.

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[olgakotogonova]

Awakening from the "awakening" ))

[vivekamar]

You're courageous and humble to come out openly and admit to your mistakes in your relationship.

[FreeFromHer]

Just got out of a relationship with someone like this. It was almost as if she took no responsibility or accountability for her actions. Anyone who could not measure up to her "vibration" was soon discarded.

[hannadeckert]

I just had a really eye opening conversation with a friend the other day. I'm into spirituality, while she's not, but she's very open minded and cares a lot about humanity and works with people. And i realized how much new age spirituality made me selfish, and how true spirituality isnt about you. Its about coming back to what is, and creating peace for everyone, not just yourself🙏

[ryanosullivan]

Same I had to reign it in. Now I just keep it simple, exercise meditate and just try be a decent functional person.

[Travieso]

Wow, in a time of extreme narcissism and New Ageism you are so brave.

[wojcikpawel]

Thanks for your honesty. It must have been hard to admit. You were also fortunate to have people around you who helped you to see the error of your ways.

[JourneymanJacob]

An ideologically framework designed around the individual, isn’t just myopic in principle, it’s egocentric in virtue. Hearing your story makes me smile, because it’s like hearing someone tell you about how they broke out of prison.

[Dll]

I went through a similar thing “my partner” who got me deep into this showed no empathy when i had a bad day. Made me apologize to her for ruining her mood and “vibrations”. My whole perspective shifted and I immediately saw that this was all fake and extremely egotistical. I had fallen into the egoistic side too and apologized for any of my wrong doings to those around me. Since then i blocked her and all of this bs. And now i welcome bad days. At the end of the day we live in a bipolar world. Light or dark, up or down, left or right, hot or cold, good or bad, true or false, yes or no. And i welcome saying no, and processing the negative emotions. If you only touch one side you, how will you appreciate the other? How will you grow? This is the only real way. We cannot only have one side of the spectrum. They are there for a reason. Wish you all well 🙏🏼

[DockClock-rpro]

I lasted a year with this stuff; going completely against my natural skepticisism.

I asked too many questions.
Everytime it doesn't work, it is somehow your fault.

It's quite literally like being in an abusive relationship, with the goal-post moving, gaslighting, emotional suppression, etc.

It's completely unfalsifiable.
I spent a year trying to do so.
The people who believe it, have no sympathy or regard for your efforts; they will happily throw you under the bus to maintain their world-view.

[joshsmith]

Sometimes 'positivity' is just I want to get my way.

[HolyMoly]

I’m a former Scientologist. Been watching videos like this and when people describe what New Age spirituality is - it sounds a lot like Scientology! Being “at cause” over people and situations and the “physical universe” - even making time “as-is” (stop - so you can get somewhere on time). “Pulling in” bad things or sickness that happen to you (karma). At the higher levels becoming God-like. So glad I got out!

[pameti.dragoblago]

yes, as far as i'm concerned, the law of attraction failed when i was trying to figure out how i attracted war in my country - and all other crap i had no control over. total BS. as for esther, i tried to listen to her several times and was enraged each time - can't quite remember why but it was something about how she was treating people in the audience who dared to ask a question. i found her disgusting.

the law of attraction - as used in new age - breeds little egotistical narcissists - who, in all their 'spirituality' care about nothing else but how to personally benefit - in materialistic way, which, btw, is definition of satanism.

one think to note for all new-agers out there - 'new age' is luciferian .... religion? no more and no less. do your research. start with lucis trust.

as for the actual 'law of attraction', it is one of the hermetic principles apparently - nothing to do with new age. the best interpretation of the LoA i've come across so far is that of Mark Passio, former satanist.

[brightbite]

Law of Attraction is all about victim-blaming.

[deusvult]

Its just the same as self righteous religious people. The ego can contaminate everything. You have to balance the self.

[Inanothertimeandspace]

Thanks for your humility and vulnerability in sharing your story. I’ve experienced something similar and frequently witness this in the “spiritual” space.

[sunnyday]

Thank you for this. I had to leave behind these 'new age' people and groups of people. To me it is a training ground for narcissism. Some of these groups were even cult like and tried to get me back. They had plans for me. They were wanting to manifest me to be as they wanted me to be even to the point of match making. I have always been an optimistic thinker but real spirituality is as you describe in your video. I did not realize what new age was really about until I found people trying to take my will away from to please their own agendas. Humility and real community are far more satisfying.v

[shreyak]

My aunt who once had a lot of empathy has also transformed into a narcissist after buying a house.

[jankopandza]

If you ever encounter someone claiming they are "spiritual" yet at the same time they are giving you material advice about how to gain wealth yet not how to become rich = to have friends and family that respect and love you, be sure you are encountering a fraud . no matter of their shape or form .

[bath_neon_classical]

nice one, in a previous life i was something like a spiritual grifter on facebook. in truth, i feel that if you tie your spiritual self to a consistent social media avatar it stops you from experiencing personal growth. thanks for video.