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What’s Blocking Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted by Calmer.World
1 year ago
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1 min

🌸 A self-awareness quiz—because, let’s be real, we all have a few things to work on.

Ever feel like no matter how many meditation apps you download or affirmations you recite, you’re still kind of stuck? Maybe it’s lingering resentment, the occasional road rage episode, or that one ex you still fantasise about confronting in a dramatic movie-style monologue.

The truth is, we all have emotional roadblocks that slow down our spiritual progress—things like anger, jealousy, grudges, and that irresistible urge to one-up people at reunions. This quiz isn’t here to judge, but to help you identify what’s standing in your way so you can start moving forward.

Ready to see what might be holding you back? Let’s dive in.👇

What’s Blocking Your Spiritual Growth?

You accidentally run into your ex. How do you react? I fake a phone call and sprint the other way. I wave and continue with my day. I want to turn their lights out so bad! I nod politely and keep walking, but my stomach is doing backflips.

Someone cuts you off in traffic. Your first thought? They must be in a hurry. No big deal. I wonder where the cops are when you need them? I wind down the window and quickly yell out, "MORON!" That was annoying… but whatever, I’ll let it go.

Your coworker gets a promotion you wanted. Your reaction? I want to kill my blind, deaf, and stupid boss. I congratulate them and get back to work. Inside, I wish upon them the shortest career in world history. I feel a pang of jealousy, but I remind myself that everyone’s path is different.

You see someone living your dream life on social media. What do you do? I move on. My life is my own. I stalk their page for an hour and find a minor flaw to feel better about myself. What a loser!!! (didn't bother me, I swear). I feel a little envious, but I remind myself social media isn’t real life.

You find out someone was gossiping about you. Your next move? Not my problem. I have better things to do. Tell everyone their deepest, darkest secret. Fair’s fair. It stings, but I know I can’t control what others say. Come up with the perfect comeback… three hours too late.

Meditation time! How do you do? I lasted five seconds before my brain played a highlight reel of my most embarrassing moments. I manage a few minutes of focus before my thoughts drift. It’s peaceful. I enjoy it. I try, but my mind is like a browser with 100 tabs open.

The universe sends you a challenge. How do you handle it? I complain first, then deal with it… eventually. I figure it out and move forward. I take a deep breath and remind myself that I’ve handled worse. I ask, "When will it end?" and then proceed to throw a tantrum.

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