spiritual bypassing

Spiritual bypassing is when someone uses spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid confronting difficult emotions, problems, or realities. Instead of addressing issues directly, they might focus on positive thinking or spiritual concepts to escape discomfort. While spirituality can be helpful, bypassing can prevent genuine healing or growth by avoiding necessary work or honest feelings. It’s like using a spiritual cushion to dodge addressing deeper emotional pain, which can hinder true understanding and resolution. Recognizing this helps ensure spiritual practices support genuine well-being rather than avoidance.