#personalessays — Public Fediverse posts
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Unbeliever
I do not believe in God or a higher power, but I still enjoy spiritual practices. I used to think this made me a hypocrite. As a materialist, I thought I should find things like chanting pointless. Instead, these practices sometimes give me a sense of peace and make me feel connected to the world around me. The mental benefits have nothing to do with the religious beliefs behind them. Research shows that rituals reduce anxiety and grief because they give us a sense of control. Feeling part […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/unbeliever/
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Unbeliever
I do not believe in God or a higher power, but I still enjoy spiritual practices. I used to think this made me a hypocrite. As a materialist, I thought I should find things like chanting pointless. Instead, these practices sometimes give me a sense of peace and make me feel connected to the world around me. The mental benefits have nothing to do with the religious beliefs behind them. Research shows that rituals reduce anxiety and grief because they give us a sense of control. Feeling part […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/unbeliever/
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Unbeliever
I do not believe in God or a higher power, but I still enjoy spiritual practices. I used to think this made me a hypocrite. As a materialist, I thought I should find things like chanting pointless. Instead, these practices sometimes give me a sense of peace and make me feel connected to the world around me. The mental benefits have nothing to do with the religious beliefs behind them. Research shows that rituals reduce anxiety and grief because they give us a sense of control. Feeling part […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/unbeliever/