A quote by John Welwood
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A quote by John Welwood
Spiritual bypassing means whitewashing uncomfortable realities with spiritual concepts. Instead of feeling difficult emotions, they're meditated away. Instead of addressing conflicts, they're "transformed." Instead of integrating shadows, they're denied.
The Dark Side of Lightwork
Intense spiritual experiences can often reinforce the feeling that we are not good enough if we can’t recreate these feelings on our own. Spontaneous awakenings often create gaps between our daily lives and the feeling we had during the mystical experience.
Anne Berube • The Burnout Antidote
Lack of emotional Intimacy
Individuals with non-integrated shadows can appear guarded, especially in friendships and romantic relationships. For the partner, it may seem that it is nearly impossible to get past a certain level in knowing them. It begins to appear that the relationship is lacking depth, and may begin to dissolve the bond.
Individuals with non-integrated shadows can appear guarded, especially in friendships and romantic relationships. For the partner, it may seem that it is nearly impossible to get past a certain level in knowing them. It begins to appear that the relationship is lacking depth, and may begin to dissolve the bond.
Carl Jung and the Shadow: a Guide to the Dark Side of the Mind - Arts of Thought
The spiritual scene has become full of people who package their own suppressed shadows as "divine guidance" and project them onto others.
The Dark Side of Lightwork
One of my long-standing frustrations is that people interested in personal growth and spiritual practices often shy away from difficult political topics, while people interested in debating politics often shy away from personal development and spirituality.