10/13/2026
Can gratitude become a form of spiritual bypassing? 🤔
We hear so much about choosing joy, practicing gratitude, and maintaining elevated emotions. But what happens when we're using those practices to avoid genuine grief, fear, or heartbreak?
There's a BIG difference between spiritual bypassing and conscious co-creation!
I just published a new blog exploring that distinction, including a personal experience from 2014 when my children and I were homeless, and how prayer, gratitude, and surrender helped me navigate that difficult time.
It's a story about acknowledging reality, surrendering the HOW, listening for divine guidance, and learning to return to peace without pretending everything is wonderful.
I'd love to hear your thoughts! ❤️
Read the full article here: https://www.11thhourshaman.org/blog/when-does-gratitude-become-spiritual-bypassing
We hear it all the time. Be grateful. Think positively. Choose joy. Cultivate love, faith, and peace. I love these practices! They're an important part of my spiritual life. But is