According to clinical psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton, modern wellness has been more concerned with feeling good rather than walking a healthy spiritual path. It’s easier to say “good vibes only” or “it’s part of God’s plan” when circumstances don’t go our way than address the pain we may feel. Sometimes, we put a Band-Aid over emotional wounds rather than address the uncomfortable emotions. Spiritual bypass is often described as a defence mechanism: shielding us from the truth, disconnecting us from our feelings, and avoid the big picture. It is more about checking out than checking in—and the difference is so subtle that we usually don't even know we are doing it.

Guest:  Tshidi Wa Ga Pila – Imperative Transformation Coach