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What Is Real Spiritual Development? It’s Simpler Than You Think

Pseudo Spirituality

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Anastasiia Sentare
Apr 03, 2026
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In our world, there is a lot of false knowledge whose purpose is to lead a person away from the truth, away from their true “Self,” away from their soul. And your task is to find a needle in a haystack, to learn to feel what is false and what is true. The topic of spiritual development is no exception. Small fragments of real knowledge are mixed with disinformation. Some people create an image of “spiritual guides” for the purpose of making money, although their information is more likely to mislead people than to develop them. Some figures serve the Matrix, whose goal is to make sure that you never establish a connection with your soul.

Right now, spirituality has become just another trend, a pop topic. Everyone talks about spirituality, countless new “gurus” have appeared who will open your third eye for several thousand dollars — and close your mind. Alongside useful esoteric knowledge and practices stands “schizotericism” and rituals that only work in the imagination of those who perform them. “Spiritual gatherings and communities” are emerging, where members feel special, chosen, and if someone is not into this topic, they are considered a “stupid materialist who simply hasn’t grown to this level with their childish consciousness and is not developing.” “You are stuck in the 3D matrix if you don’t understand what I’m talking about” — these accusations literally pour out from YouTube channels. Religion is a separate topic, but since it is very “subtle,” I will allow myself not to touch on it. At least not in this article. I will only say that it is also far from real spiritual development. Very far.

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