I stopped going to retreats nearly a decade ago. Somewhere along the way, the rituals I once practiced were replaced by slogans and marketing agendas. Wellness became a commodity. On the plus side, it spread across people, cultures, and media, becoming accessible to many more. But on the downside, the traditions I was drawn to were dressed up in glossy …
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