The Art of Vulnerability
What ways can we develop our capacity to be with the truth of what is, to be with the fear, joy, guilt, discomfort and softness that comes with the human experience? 💛 Each work of art in this series will be about exploring & unraveling the layers of our minds and connecting with our selves, one moment at a time. Spiritual Bypassing & The Art of Vulnerability: first in a series of collages exploring the fascinating depths of the human mind. Even our spiritual practices and beliefs can be used to add to our sense of denial and defense. ~~~ A spiritual bypass is a "tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep or avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasks". ~J. Welwood ~~~ "Spiritual bypass shields us from the truth, it disconnects us from our feelings, and helps us avoid the big picture. It is more about checking out than checking in—and the difference is so s
