Justin Bieber says he's on a spiritual mission and is turning his back to fans

Justin Bieber has made a transition from making bizarre outbursts towards paparazzi and, allegedly, being under the influence in public to now reconnecting with "God and nature". According to TMZ, sources say in the last two weeks the singer has had "an epiphany" about keeping in touch with religion and nature. Bieber's been meditating in parks, taking strolls alone and zoning out on the grass.

We're not sure whether the singer has gone insane or the singer's actually on a spiritual mission, but TMZ says that Beiber's Purpose Tour has taken its toll on him, and he feels he's lost his centre. Apparently the 22-year-old singer is prioritising nature and religion, not nightclubs, drinking and concert venues. Good choice Beibs.

After spending a lot of time in Boston parks, the Canadian singer was recently spotted soaking up the sun in a Canadian park whilst visiting Ottawa. Bieber, who appeared in good spirits certainly looked the part as he donned a pair of dungarees that were cut off the knee, allowing his legs to see the sun. He also wore a long-sleeved white T-shirt to complete his casual look.

On Tuesday, the star took to his Instagram to request fans to stop asking for his photograph, giving an insight into the star's current state of mind. Bieber told fans on Instagram on Tuesday he was struggling and their demands were making it harder for him to stay sane.

He wrote: "If you happen to see me out somewhere know that I'm not gonna take a picture. I'm done taking pictures. It has gotten to the point that people won't even say hi to me or recognise me as a human. I feel like a zoo animal, and I wanna be able to keep my sanity."

"I realise people will be disappointed, but I don't owe anybody a picture. And people who say, ''But I bought ur album," know that you got my album and you got what you paid for… AN ALBUM! It doesn't say in fine print whenever you see me you also get a photo."

The Belieber fans were not happy.

According to the Daily Mail, all this comes after he cancelled all meet and greets with fans at his concerts in March saying they left him emotionally drained.