Embark on a profound spiritual journey with Dr. Connie Zweig in episode 102 of The Sacred Speaks. Dr. Zweig, intertwining personal history and spiritual practice, unveils an exploration into the contrasts within spiritual leadership and the violations within spiritual and religious traditions. Illuminating "holy longing" – a movement toward spiritual paths – she reveals how projection onto spiritual figures can lead to violations and wounding. The episode navigates power abuses toward followers, especially those questing for transformative experiences. The central inquiry: "How do we embrace the beauty of spiritual transmissions while acknowledging the low moral development of some teachers?" Dr. Zweig guides a path toward healing, dissecting distinctions between archetypal and parental transference, and underscores the necessity of communal and personal shadow work, especially in modern psychedelic communities. Cautioning against the hypno-persuasive aspects of psychedelics, she affirms, "If we learn shadow awareness, each community will be more likely to survive," advocating for mindful training and vulnerability on the spiritual path. Join us in this deep dive into the complex interplay of shadows and light on spiritual journeys.