Monks collapse from meditation marathons more than you'd think.

The spiritual world loves to paint nonduality as this magical cure-all. Merge with the universe and suddenly your chronic pain vanishes, your anxiety melts away, and you're skipping through fields of enlightened bliss.

But here's what nobody talks about - sometimes diving deep into nonduality can actually make you feel worse before you feel better.

Your ego starts throwing the biggest tantrum of its life. Your body might ache in weird new ways. Old emotions bubble up like forgotten soup left on the stove too long. You might feel more disconnected from people, not less.

This happens because nonduality isn't just about feeling good. It's about feeling everything - the messy, uncomfortable stuff your mind has been shoving under the rug for decades.

Think of it like cleaning out a really dirty garage. The first step is pulling everything out and making a huge mess. Only then can you organize and sweep.

Most people quit right at the messy part. They think something's wrong because they feel awful. But feeling awful might actually mean you're doing it right.

The trick is having someone guide you through the mess instead of wandering around alone in the dark.

Join me tomorrow, Sunday, for my live talk, "Is Nonduality Good or Bad for Your Health?"

No more wondering if you're doing it wrong or if those uncomfortable feelings mean you should quit.