[SlapHappyPappy]

She’s followed Kabbalah for years. In fact, it started shortly before she really started to go downhill. Interestingly, old school Kabbalah scholars have said that the problem with the growing interest is that if you are unworthy or unprepared for the study, it will drive you insane.

[Rte66]

Madonna seemed to have been the ringleader in that crowd.

I’ve heard the same thing about Native American vision quests, too. Once a tiny sliver of enlightenment breaks thru the clouds, it’s all the person wants from then on, but can never achieve again. Some blame Indians’ alcoholism on it - continually seeking that peace.

In AA, it is said that if you’ve ever attended one meeting, your drinking is ruined forever.