I Built a Spiritual App With AI and Watched My Users Disappear

For five years, I've been walking the spiritual path with my guru. I've done the processes, sat through the practices, and experienced real transformation in my life. But here's what drove me crazy: finding authentic spiritual guidance online is nearly impossible. You either get: YouTube videos with hyped-up content that teaches you nothing Blogs gatekeeping everything behind "contact this number for guru guidance" Random people claiming to be masters when they have no idea what they're doing I'd found the real thing—a legitimate guru, authentic processes that actually work—and I wanted other seekers to have access to the same structured path I had. So five months ago, I decided to build an app. A hub for authentic meditations, mantras, and saadhnas (deity practices). Gamified with streaks and leaderboards. Progressive unlocking—certain processes only available when you reach specific levels. Discipline meets fun. I had a vision. I had a full-time job. And I had AI to help me code afte