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The Dangers Of Inflating “Spiritual” People & Looking Down On Those Who Aren’t “Spiritual”

The Dangers Of Inflating “Spiritual” People & Looking Down On Those Who Aren’t “Spiritual”

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I had a grandiose, exaggerating, and “othering” view of what a spiritual person was. After rejecting the fundamentalist Christianity of mother's faith, I thought “spiritual people” were better than religious people who I considered racist, homophobic and patriarchal.

It's embarrassing to admit that I once thought of spiritual people as wizards and witches at Hogwarts. I looked down with derision on the “lesser than” Muggles who continued to walk without seeing the other side. I wasn't the only one. Others around me said they would only date and hire “spiritual”, bragging about their membership of the club and refusing to be bothered by “ordinary” people.

I was shocked to realize that Hogwarts/Muggle dynamics were very Nazi Germany. They inflated the wizards and witches, while calling the Muggles “less than.” This is why so many spiritual people claimed to have “gone down the rabbithole” or taken “the red pill” during the Qtainted Pandemic. Like the Aryans looked down upon everyone not like them in Nazi Germany. People who made the same mistake as me, who exaggerated themselves and claimed they were from Hogwarts, while looking down at the poor Muggles, had an attitude problem. This was made more evident during the pandemic.

It was embarrassing to discover that I had been part of a way I thought that contributed to the problems that Harvard professor Paul Farmer said about when he stated, “The idea some lives matter less than others is the root cause of all that is wrong in the world.”

After Trump's election in 2016, this way of thinking was thrown out the window. The whole way I thought was inflated suddenly became reflected back to me in the most cartoonish kind of President we could have. But I couldn't help but look at myself and the “spiritual”, people with whom I had allied. This was the moment my mother passed away. I then entered the best therapy I have ever experienced. I had to look closely at myself and my spiritual bypassing tendencies.

When I look back at my thoughts about spiritual people, I am unsure what they actually meant. What did it mean to be a “spiritual person”? I meant people who know there is more to life than dead matter, people who have had some otherworldly or mysterious experience that has made them wonder “What else is possible?”

All of these qualities are still important to me, but I wasn't aware of how “spiritual persons” inflate each other with this thinking. I was also unaware of how narcissistic and selfish it was to put others down to make yourself feel better. Ouch.)

This shame-inducing awareness existed before my spiritual bypassing recovery began in 2015. It was just before I experienced a terrible crash from an ecstatic high in 2015, right before everything went sour in my country in 2016.

My definition of “spiritual” has drastically changed. When the Dalai Lama says, “My religion is kindness,” I agree with him. Many spiritual people seem to prefer truth over kindness. While I still love truth-seeking, kindness is more important to me than truth. Truth without kindness is cruel. Kindness without kindness can be idealistic, naive, idealistic, and hinder your ability to spot abusive people and hold them accountable when they are.

Many truth-seekers, like me, forget to prioritize kindness as an equal or greater than truth. It is one thing to prioritize truth within yourself and with others. It's quite another to break the boundaries of others for the sake of “truth.”

This realization was made possible by my very intelligent and kind therapist. She said it to me many times. It's better to be kind with a side-effect of truth. Of course, kindness can be subjective. Sometimes, kindness to one person may seem unkind to another. It's not always a binary choice. You may feel that some truths, the ones that require whistleblowers to call out people, are unkind to others who want everyone to get along.

Many of the spiritual people I know didn't like when anyone called someone out for being abusive, racist or sexist, homophobic and anti-Semitic, or ableist. You couldn't name people like the Disinformation Dozen, who produced 65% of the Covid propaganda in the pandemic. Even though Vivek Murthy MD, our Surgeon General, issued an advisory against these 12 people. In the eyes of many of my friends, calling out someone for lying about Covid, victim blaming, or white supremacist messaging was a decidedly unspiritual act.

Calling someone out is considered “polarizing”, lacking in unity, “blaming and shameing others,” and “polarizing.”

All of this culminated in the pandemic. Call out culture was called “cancel culture” and a lot spiritual people refused to stand up against injustice because it wasn't “spiritual”.

Some of these people ended up turning on me after I decided to stand firm against Covid disinformation. Much of it was being promoted by spiritual people. I tried to be a voice for reason and shared publicly the private health updates that I received from my colleagues in the public health sector and those who were treating Covid at the frontlines of hospitals. This was when I realized just how evil these “spiritual people” could be, even though millions of us were dying in an epidemic.

My view is that if your spirituality doesn't open your heart and cause you to be more compassionate in the face of suffering, whether it be in your own life or others, then it should be thrown out. I don't mean the kind of kindness and compassion that always bears an angelic smile. Sometimes, the most kind response is to protect yourself and others from being treated poorly.

If someone tries to minimize my suffering, diminish it, or push it aside with an insensitive spiritual aphorism or other means, I will say “No”. If you are unable to be kind to me right away, then you should get out of my way. Your treatment of me isn't spiritual; it's sexist.

It's possible that I am getting better treatment from people because of this wonderful side effect. To be able to prioritize those who truly demonstrate spiritual values, I had to distance myself from many “spiritual people”. This allowed me to focus on the ones who demonstrated empathy, kindness and respectful boundaries. It also enabled me the ability of prioritizing the people who showed real spiritual values, such as compassion, empathy, kindness, respect for others, caring for the marginalized and vulnerable, social justice activism, and the same qualities Jesus displayed through his actions and teachings.

My social media network has changed significantly and I now have far fewer friends. However, I treasure the ones that I do have, and the ones that I consider part of my spiritual bypassing process, as they are very important to me.

I grant you permission to set boundaries and to reduce the intimacy with those who treat you badly when you're in pain. You can also give yourself enough love and care so that you can be present with your suffering. This may mean they need to have practiced being present with their own suffering.

We'll be discussing what it means to live a more spiritually conscious, healthier, trauma-informed, and more social justice conscious life.


Come join us for Spiritual Bypassing Rehabilitation 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between holistic medicine and alternative medicine?

Holistic medicine treats the whole person: body, mind, spirit, and soul. Holistic medicine considers all aspects of a person's health. This includes the spiritual, psychological, and environmental factors that are often overlooked in conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is used to treat conditions like arthritis, asthma, and allergies.

What is the importance of alternative medicine?

Alternative medicines are more popular than traditional ones because they're usually cheaper and healthier. However, there have been many cases where patients have died after taking these treatments, sometimes due to side effects such as allergic reactions. There are also alternatives that may be more effective.

Alternative medicines can also be dangerous if you don’t have enough information to make an informed decision. Vitamin supplements, for example, are not regulated like pharmaceuticals. It is easy to overdose on vitamins. Other remedies, however, can be toxic.

What are the benefits of alternative treatment methods for cancer patients?

Cancer patients are often faced with many challenges when they try to find ways to cope with their illnesses. Some patients may believe they are doomed to failure or that there is no way out. Patients might experience nausea, pain or fatigue, as well as loss of strength and appetite.

In addition, conventional treatments are often not effective against cancer cells. Therefore, cancer patients seek other therapies, such as complementary medicine. Nearly half of cancer patients use alternative medicines at some point during treatment, according to studies.

Patients with cancer may choose to receive complementary medicine rather than chemotherapy. They believe that it is easier to manage side effects. They may also prefer it as it costs less.

These are just a few of the reasons why you might want to consider them:

Some patients believe natural remedies could prevent a return of the disease.

Many believe natural remedies can improve quality of life.

Others believe that natural remedies can reduce the risk of getting cancer again.

Concerned about side effects, people who have received chemotherapy may choose to use natural remedies as their first line therapy.

Statistics

  • According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
  • These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • According to a 2005 book by a US [116]Institute of Medicine panel, the number of RCTs focused on CAM has risen dramatically. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)

External Links

liebertpub.com

webmd.com

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

cam.cancer.gov

How To

What are the Shortcomings and Advances in Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine is a form of holistic medicine that emphasizes the importance mind, body, spirit and environment in the healing process. The concept was developed by Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936), in the late 19th century. His first book, The Doctor's Book of Mind Cure (in 1924), is his first. He used simple techniques like meditation and visualization. People with stress, anxiety, depression or pain experienced this treatment. In addition, this kind of therapy helps patients cope with their problems and improve their quality of life.

While holistic therapies are still being used today, there is not enough evidence to support their effectiveness. Some studies do show that these therapies can be used to reduce chronic conditions like arthritis, cancer and heart disease.

There are many positives and negatives to holistic medicine.

  1. Lack of scientific evidence. A small number of well-designed randomized controlled trials, (RCTs), evaluate the health benefits of holistic treatments. The majority of researches show positive results.
  2. Traditional medicine has a higher cost. Alternative medicines may be more affordable than traditional medicines, especially if the patient eats a healthy diet.
  3. Patients do not feel pressured into following the prescribed protocol.
  4. Many doctors will recommend complementary treatments, even if they are not prescribed.
  5. Many holistic treatments can be combined with traditional medicine. For example, acupuncture may be combined with medication or surgery.
  6. People believe alternative treatments are better than traditional medicine.
  7. Alternative medicines are considered to be more natural than conventional drugs.
  8. Many patients seek out complementary therapies to help them adapt their lifestyles. They want to be well but still enjoy their lives.
  9. Patients who use holistic treatments are generally healthier.
  10. Holistic treatments are becoming popular among older adults.
  11. Complementary treatments require more research.
  12. Studies have shown that the majority of people would rather try alternative treatments than see a doctor.
  13. It is important for doctors to realize that not all patients will benefit equally from alternate treatments.
  14. Holistic therapies should be part our culture and education system.
  15. Holistic treatments may not always be safe for everyone.
  16. Patients must be taught about various treatments in order to make informed decisions.
  17. Holistic treatments don't just appeal to hippies.
  18. Holistic treatments cannot cure certain diseases.
  19. Holistic treatments are sometimes dangerous.
  20. Holistic therapies can be beneficial for certain conditions.
  21. Holistic treatments can be very effective.
  22. Holistic treatments use ancient knowledge.
  23. Holistic treatments can be easy to learn.
  24. Holistic treatments can be hard to understand.
  25. It can be hard to learn holistic therapies.
  26. Holistic therapies are too expensive.
  27. Holistic treatments can be quite expensive.
  28. Holistic therapies can be more cost-effective than traditional medicine.
  29. Holistic treatment is more expensive than conventional medicine.

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Holistic Medicine–A Brief Historical Overview

Holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and not just their symptoms. It encompasses all aspects of the person, such as their mental, physical, spiritual, occupational, cultural, and social influences. Prevention is better than treatment. It focuses on prevention and management of disease, such as diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and so forth.

Bastyr University, Seattle was the first school to offer holistic medicine. It was founded in 1972. Holistic medicine began to grow after the publication of Dr. Andrew Weil's book “Spontaneous Healing” in 1996. Dr. David Williams (AHMA) and Dr. Michael Murray created the American Holistic Medical Association. There are hundreds of holistic medicine programs worldwide today, including Bastyr University (Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons), Maharishi Ayurveda Institute and Pacific School of Oriental Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is also available.

2013 was the year holistic medicine was declared one of the five main trends in healthcare by the World Health Organization. This trend seeks to integrate conventional healthcare with complementary therapies, such as homeopathy, acupuncture and massage therapy. This integration will provide safe, effective and patient-centered care with minimal side effects.

Holistic medicine works because of the interconnectedness of our body, mind, and spirit. If any of these three elements are out of balance, illness can occur. For example:

Your mind can be anxious or stressed and you feel anxious. This causes you to become more tense. Your body reacts by making cortisol. This hormone increases inflammation throughout your body. This causes you to feel weak and tired.

Anxiety and negative emotions can lead to anxiety, fear, grief, sadness, and other unpleasant feelings. These create stress in your brain. If this stress is not treated, your body will produce adrenaline or cortisol. Adrenaline boosts heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate. Cortisol has a negative impact on your immune system and digestive tract. Both hormones can cause fatigue and muscle tension, headaches as well as dizziness.

If your spirit is low, it can cause you to lose faith in yourself and your ability to see the good in others. You may also lack self-esteem and confidence. This could lead to unhealthy eating habits, low energy, and unhealthy relationships. Your spirit will make you feel happy, cheerful, peaceful, optimistic, and positive.

There are differences between alternative and traditional medicine.

Allopathic medicine relies on scientific methods. Doctors use x-rays (MRIs, CAT scanners), and other technologies to diagnose patients. When necessary, they prescribe medication and perform surgery. Allopathic doctors believe their knowledge of human anatomy and the best ways to treat diseases. Alternative medicine includes herbs, vitamins, minerals and exercise. It also includes spiritual healing, emotional support, and diet. There is no standard definition of alternative medicine. People call it natural or integrative medicine. It is also known as traditional medicine or naturopathic medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between holistic medicine and alternative medicine?

Holistic medicine treats the whole person: body, mind, spirit, and soul. Holistic medicine considers all aspects of a person's health. This includes the spiritual, psychological, and environmental factors that are often overlooked in conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is used to treat conditions like arthritis, asthma, and allergies.

What is the importance of alternative medicine?

Alternative medicines are more popular than traditional ones because they're usually cheaper and healthier. However, there have been many cases where patients have died after taking these treatments, sometimes due to side effects such as allergic reactions. There are also alternatives that may be more effective.

Alternative medicines can also be dangerous if you don’t have enough information to make an informed decision. Vitamin supplements, for example, are not regulated like pharmaceuticals. It is easy to overdose on vitamins. Other remedies, however, can be toxic.

What are the benefits of alternative treatment methods for cancer patients?

Cancer patients are often faced with many challenges when they try to find ways to cope with their illnesses. Some patients may believe they are doomed to failure or that there is no way out. Patients might experience nausea, pain or fatigue, as well as loss of strength and appetite.

In addition, conventional treatments are often not effective against cancer cells. Therefore, cancer patients seek other therapies, such as complementary medicine. Nearly half of cancer patients use alternative medicines at some point during treatment, according to studies.

Patients with cancer may choose to receive complementary medicine rather than chemotherapy. They believe that it is easier to manage side effects. They may also prefer it as it costs less.

These are just a few of the reasons why you might want to consider them:

Some patients believe natural remedies could prevent a return of the disease.

Many believe natural remedies can improve quality of life.

Others believe that natural remedies can reduce the risk of getting cancer again.

Concerned about side effects, people who have received chemotherapy may choose to use natural remedies as their first line therapy.

Statistics

  • According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
  • These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • According to a 2005 book by a US [116]Institute of Medicine panel, the number of RCTs focused on CAM has risen dramatically. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)

External Links

liebertpub.com

webmd.com

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

cam.cancer.gov

How To

What are the Shortcomings and Advances in Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine is a form of holistic medicine that emphasizes the importance mind, body, spirit and environment in the healing process. The concept was developed by Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936), in the late 19th century. His first book, The Doctor's Book of Mind Cure (in 1924), is his first. He used simple techniques like meditation and visualization. People with stress, anxiety, depression or pain experienced this treatment. In addition, this kind of therapy helps patients cope with their problems and improve their quality of life.

While holistic therapies are still being used today, there is not enough evidence to support their effectiveness. Some studies do show that these therapies can be used to reduce chronic conditions like arthritis, cancer and heart disease.

There are many positives and negatives to holistic medicine.

  1. Lack of scientific evidence. A small number of well-designed randomized controlled trials, (RCTs), evaluate the health benefits of holistic treatments. The majority of researches show positive results.
  2. Traditional medicine has a higher cost. Alternative medicines may be more affordable than traditional medicines, especially if the patient eats a healthy diet.
  3. Patients do not feel pressured into following the prescribed protocol.
  4. Many doctors will recommend complementary treatments, even if they are not prescribed.
  5. Many holistic treatments can be combined with traditional medicine. For example, acupuncture may be combined with medication or surgery.
  6. People believe alternative treatments are better than traditional medicine.
  7. Alternative medicines are considered to be more natural than conventional drugs.
  8. Many patients seek out complementary therapies to help them adapt their lifestyles. They want to be well but still enjoy their lives.
  9. Patients who use holistic treatments are generally healthier.
  10. Holistic treatments are becoming popular among older adults.
  11. Complementary treatments require more research.
  12. Studies have shown that the majority of people would rather try alternative treatments than see a doctor.
  13. It is important for doctors to realize that not all patients will benefit equally from alternate treatments.
  14. Holistic therapies should be part our culture and education system.
  15. Holistic treatments may not always be safe for everyone.
  16. Patients must be taught about various treatments in order to make informed decisions.
  17. Holistic treatments don't just appeal to hippies.
  18. Holistic treatments cannot cure certain diseases.
  19. Holistic treatments are sometimes dangerous.
  20. Holistic therapies can be beneficial for certain conditions.
  21. Holistic treatments can be very effective.
  22. Holistic treatments use ancient knowledge.
  23. Holistic treatments can be easy to learn.
  24. Holistic treatments can be hard to understand.
  25. It can be hard to learn holistic therapies.
  26. Holistic therapies are too expensive.
  27. Holistic treatments can be quite expensive.
  28. Holistic therapies can be more cost-effective than traditional medicine.
  29. Holistic treatment is more expensive than conventional medicine.

****

Holistic Medicine–A Brief Historical Overview

Holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and not just their symptoms. It encompasses all aspects of the person, such as their mental, physical, spiritual, occupational, cultural, and social influences. Prevention is better than treatment. It focuses on prevention and management of disease, such as diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and so forth.

Bastyr University, Seattle was the first school to offer holistic medicine. It was founded in 1972. Holistic medicine began to grow after the publication of Dr. Andrew Weil's book “Spontaneous Healing” in 1996. Dr. David Williams (AHMA) and Dr. Michael Murray created the American Holistic Medical Association. There are hundreds of holistic medicine programs worldwide today, including Bastyr University (Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons), Maharishi Ayurveda Institute and Pacific School of Oriental Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is also available.

2013 was the year holistic medicine was declared one of the five main trends in healthcare by the World Health Organization. This trend seeks to integrate conventional healthcare with complementary therapies, such as homeopathy, acupuncture and massage therapy. This integration will provide safe, effective and patient-centered care with minimal side effects.

Holistic medicine works because of the interconnectedness of our body, mind, and spirit. If any of these three elements are out of balance, illness can occur. For example:

Your mind can be anxious or stressed and you feel anxious. This causes you to become more tense. Your body reacts by making cortisol. This hormone increases inflammation throughout your body. This causes you to feel weak and tired.

Anxiety and negative emotions can lead to anxiety, fear, grief, sadness, and other unpleasant feelings. These create stress in your brain. If this stress is not treated, your body will produce adrenaline or cortisol. Adrenaline boosts heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate. Cortisol has a negative impact on your immune system and digestive tract. Both hormones can cause fatigue and muscle tension, headaches as well as dizziness.

If your spirit is low, it can cause you to lose faith in yourself and your ability to see the good in others. You may also lack self-esteem and confidence. This could lead to unhealthy eating habits, low energy, and unhealthy relationships. Your spirit will make you feel happy, cheerful, peaceful, optimistic, and positive.

There are differences between alternative and traditional medicine.

Allopathic medicine relies on scientific methods. Doctors use x-rays (MRIs, CAT scanners), and other technologies to diagnose patients. When necessary, they prescribe medication and perform surgery. Allopathic doctors believe their knowledge of human anatomy and the best ways to treat diseases. Alternative medicine includes herbs, vitamins, minerals and exercise. It also includes spiritual healing, emotional support, and diet. There is no standard definition of alternative medicine. People call it natural or integrative medicine. It is also known as traditional medicine or naturopathic medicine.

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