I have always preferred intimate and personal practices of religion and spirituality compared to public church services. Not only does my anxiety steer me away from large church services, but I tend to feel like I learn more and get more out of my practice if I am in a small bible study group. I prefer it because I can ask questions, give my opinions, and have genuine conversations with the people around me. Church services feel more like a lecture style college class, which I definitely am not fond of. I get so overwhelmed and anxious which the situation around me, that I have trouble getting anything out of the service.
A thru hikers personal experience on the trail can be related to my preference of small bible studies, because you are taken out of the large crowd of society and have more intimate experiences with the few people around you on your trail, and more personal time with yourself to reflect on your personal spiritual journey.
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