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Personal Development and Spirituality: When We Accidentally Bypass Our Human Nature
Are we potentially hindering our spiritual development?
“If it triggers you, it means something within you needs to be worked on.”
“Your happiness depends only on you.”
“Complete detachment is the key to all.”
We often hear quotes like these in personal development and spirituality. It assumes that enlightenment means not being bothered by anything external and only depending on oneself.
The accumulation of lessons, when turned into wisdom, can lead to less reactivity and more acceptance and self-sufficiency. However, the quick dismissal of the value of going through our negative emotions can block us from a deeper understanding of our inner selves.
When we hurt ourselves physically, we don’t quickly dismiss the wound and detach from the situation. While the endurance of pain can be learned eventually, it’s still important to acknowledge that physical damage has been inflicted and that it’s important not only to heal it with time and care but also to take the necessary measures to avoid future risks or accidents.
Similarly, we feel emotional pain for a reason.
