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Spirituality is Secure Attachment with Reality

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When God Becomes Safe to Love (Breaking Open: Part 2)

A normal human psyche is wired for connection, constantly moving towards intimacy with others. When we describe someone as a "loner," we're often witnessing avoidant attachment in action. This isn't a judgment - it's a recognition of how profoundly our attachment system shapes our way of being in the world. Understanding spirituality through the lens of attachment theory offers us a powerful framework for making sense of both spiritual development and its challenges. It helps us understand why the path often feels paradoxical, why transformation sometimes requires breakdown, and why safety…

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