Because [[Awakening]], in the sense that we've gotten an experiential glimpse of our true [[Self]], doesn't immediately dissolve the burdens and conditioning of our [[Parts]]: [[Awakening won't immediately and completely dissolve your conditioning]]. If it did, teachers with genuine spiritual insights and awakenings wouldn't abuse their students. Spiritual practices like [[True meditation]] can help us access [[Self]] and remain there without getting lost in the identities of our [[Parts]] for longer and longer periods. Especially if we're avoiding circumstances in the world that tend to trigger our parts. This is one major reason why seclusion has been so popular amongst spiritual seekers. But [[Living an awakened life means being free while still engaging in the world]]. Without much effort, considerable healing can be done just by welcoming [[Parts]] as they arise with [[Self-energy]] is healing: [[Self-energy is healing]]. And [[Abiding in Self can effortlessly dissolve conditioning]]. However, while [[Nondual practices can be healing, but it's slow, unfocused, and indirect]]. With a bit more deliberate effort, we can use [[IFS]] to investigate our inner-system to find our more burdened parts and offer them the help, love, and understanding they desperately want. In my experience, the additional effort is paid with faster, deeper, and more thorough healing. Some nondual teachers suggest that spiritual and healing practices are counter-productive, as they're dualistic. While [[Practices can reinforce duality, but they need not]].