yup beware of friends who tell you to "let it go, just get over it," especially a week into your grief.its your grief it it takes years, it takes years, nobody else should be telling you when to get over it.
Wahey! I have been saying this for two years... people just switch to parrot mode when faced with difficult emotions... they withdraw rather than connect... it's stupid!
yeah, i've only just started to realise that i have a right to having feelings, i've been barely able to recognise them for well over 20 years, at times i didn't have any, and i thought it was because i didn't care about people. But i was actually so consumed by other peoples emotions, that i couldn't recognise or give credit to my own, and would just end up feeling numb.
Crazy Fox it only becomes a big issue with that kind of rhetoric, and mindset, everyone’s path in life is different, so we shouldn’t judge ourselves on what other people consider the norm
I'm fairly critical of information from spiritual teachers. But, I swear, I've never heard Teal say anything that doesn't ring true. She is clear, using metaphor, logic, deductive reason-and will draw you a picture, if needed......She's the real deal.
Thanks for that affirmation. My ego is not involved in my seeking. I change my personal paradigm-as I discover new information-that I judge to be real. I'm interested in what she knows. And-she knows a lot. I never heard her say she was perfect.....
Teal has a gift. Personally, I don't find many spiritual teachers very useful, (with notable exceptions: Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl) because normally what they say is obvious or lacks new insights. Teal is continually offering useful and even profound insights. Thank you Teal. You are a gift to this world.
Kormac80 "teachers" on youtube most times seem to me to hold a big ego. About their sprituality and probably even about their youtube channels. btw. try out Llewellyn Vaughan lee.. he's using a theist language but is very helpful. Just as pir zia khan. Watch out for sufism on any way.
- ALL HUMANS USE BELIEFS 2 OVERLAY - REALITY BASED ON THE VERSION OF INDOCTRINATION THE CONTENT VARIES DRASTICALLY BUT THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE IS ALWAYS * IDENTICAL * = ON THE MOST PRCTICL LEVELS 99.5 % OF ALL OUR BELIEF STRUCTURES AROUND " REALITY" ARE SIMPLY THAT BELIEFS - FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVIVAL - = - IT BECOMES AN IMPOSSIBILITY 2 VALIDATE EVERYTHING IN ONES OWN DIRECT EXPEREINCE & =THE TRUTH COMES SECONDARY 2 ONES SURVIVAL = BASIC SELF BIAS - SELFISHNESS -EGO - SURVIVAL
Honestly, it took me a few videos to get “used” to her. I came to this video because she mentioned this video in another of her videos, and I thought that she deserved a fair chance... She certainly hit a home run with this one. I am now converted from a skeptic to a fan.
"That butterfly will dissolve in that cocoon into a type of soup. That soup is nothing but pure genetic material. The butterfly had to break down completely in order to become the butterfly instead of a caterpillar. It's not like the caterpillar simply grew wings." -- Thank you for this.
I have been saying this to myself for a while so I'm glad to hear her say it. What I think is funny, is that even if the caterpillar simply grew wings, it would still be an incredibly uncomfortable experience. Therefore, no matter what, real transformation will be difficult and painful.
It was at about this point that I realized that she was just spouting ideas, perhaps shared by others. It isn't the 'butterfly' that dissolves, but the caterpillar that dissolves. The butterfly doesn't begin to form until the caterpillar becomes the genetic soup. The caterpillar doesn't know anything about the butterfly that its soup will become.
Spiritual bypassing seems to be a stage we need to go through as we spiritually evolve. I look at it like puberty. If anyone watching this feels like you are at this stage, now you have a new awareness and this too shall pass as you move forward.
makes so much sense. like how we feel we know everything when we are teenagers but haven't actually integrated or experienced much of life independently yet
You are friggin brilliant. I can say from personal experience that this is a rampant disease in spiritual communities. I use it too, thanks for bringing the light to this.
My personal experience with spirituality is absolutely natural. When i am in pain I stay fully present I dont drink or smoke or party Im literally crawling on the floor , crying and letting my body to do anything that makes my soul feel better , then slowly slowly i feel shift I cant even explain . I become aware on very deep level what exactly triggered me , I found so many traumas by being absolutely naked with my soul . That is how I felt spiritual , just feeling my inner world and recognising my inner wounds , dealing with them not by escaping them but accepting them . I am highly sensitive and I am very honest with myself , I am not scared of pain or fears , I invite them for a cup of tea and i listen to them carefully what they want to tell me . Only when i feel gradually shifted from pain to acceptance then clearance I do meditation . I never meditate when i am in big pain , I need to listen what it tells me and i need to be absolutely alone . That is my spirituality . I love to grow I love to listen to my body, emotions , feelings , i observe my thoughts. These helped me to heal so many wounds . And each and every time my wound is healed I feel shift i feel my energy on another level . My awareness too
Teal is one of the best speakers Ive heard who can explain the spiritual dimension and life lessons in a simplistic and easy way. Her video topics are interesting and her advice always seems to ring true with my inner self.
I think that it mainly has to do with people wanting a quick and easy spike of joy. We all crave instant gratification somehow, but not a lot of people are willing to take the time to look at their internal vibrational state and just gradually go up the scale; it's definitely slower but at least you're actually feeling better than just taking a pill that you think will cure it all.
Pulling yourself out of a comfort zone is one of the hardest things to do. Especially when you find yourself in a rigid, structured religious community. I always feel like there are two polar forces pulling at me in such an organization, so I keep my contact to a minimum. However, going to meditation classes, or church has told me quite a bit about what I like, and don't like about life. True freedom means even letting go of being "right," or "happy." Being aware is the only thing that matters to me. Good Video! Thanks Teal!
This video makes me think. I've been walking this path for a while, and the LoA is very strong in my life. Recently I don't want to be "spiritual" any more. No tarot cards, no channeling, no stones, no labeling myself as "spiritual." I seriously just want to be happy, joyful and I desire love in my life. I want to create only goodness for myself. But I have no desire to be spiritual anymore. I still pray to my creator, and I try to be humble and kind. But I am so tired of spirituality and all the meditation and chakras and reiki and energy healing and the rest. My GOD I just want to be me and have a happy life. What happens then?
Rose Awen do it if it's your hearts desire. Be kind, honor yourself and others. Be happy! Don't need any spiritual crap if you don't want to! As long as you're true to yourself and don't harm anyone it's cool! Whatever rocks each of our boats! Be well! Ditch the cards, and all that!
Sharon Eden Spirituality is whatever allows you to feel meaning and love in life. That doesn’t have to be anything that is “stereotypically spiritual.” It can range from just having fun in a video game that teaches a story about heroism and bravery. It can come in having a high profile career that dedicates to giving the poor financial advice in their start-up businesses. It can happen through being able to cook and bake sweets for some little kids looking for a snack. It can be by becoming a comedian throughout your family and friends to make people laugh in hard times. While I don’t agree with atheists, I do see their point of view when they say they’re “spiritual and not religious”. Because there is a difference between those two. A lot of people don’t realize that a lot of these practices are a means to an end of living a happy life, and not a way of living a happy life itself. Do what makes you happy as long as it doesn’t hurt people. Really.
Who are you asking what happens then? Aren't you the one telling your own story? Live consciously not unconsciously (habitually), make the conscious choice every moment, even if that means giving up what you've done in the past, you can forget it because it's a fresh moment
Yeah... I went through depersonalisation, emotional manipulation of oneself, denial of my "human needs", through unconsciously blaming others and losing power over my own subconscious behavior. The guilt for blaming others that is suppressed now is turned against me. Now I am a wreck of what I use to be, a shell with only pain inside that is eating me up. I used spiritual practices on force and brought on myself so much resistance and self hatred. But I won't give up, day by day I'm like learning to walk again. Thank you for your video, it was so insightful and related what I was going through.
Thanks so much for your honesty brain interpretation, I have felt much the same way for many years, pinpointed it, by it i mean the feeling of shame that is used to being perceived outwards and now shoots a dagger into my own being. Recently I have really delved into it, the anger at myself, it's like a knot of energy in my head. I have created an undesirable life and i don't want my life or accept my life, when indeed i have agreed to it on some level. I can't take the destruction this causes me anymore, so I went into the shame in a way that i never have before and used some of the forgiveness I have been applying to other people, to me. It (the forgiveness) has created some sort of ''parting of the seas' that allows the pain to alleviate. Anyway, that's how far i got with it lol. Not sure if that helps but your honestly was refreshing and much appreciated, thank you.
That's great courage man! I so feel where you are. Cognitive dissonance, dissociation; these are pretty destructive on a person that is already destroyed by painful circumstances. I'm with you on this. Ain't the hardest thing about healing realizing that healing is precisely accepting the very so painful things you can'T accept?
Same with me. 15 years of "ego dissolution", distancing myself from my actual needs and desires because someone who`s present wouldnt want for anything, not standing up for myself bc if I "react" that would only enforce my ego... Has left me in circumstances that I dont want and emotionally immature, with weak self-esteem and people seeing me as a push-over. I can say those people around me who didnt care about "spirituality" are way further in their self-development and life than I am - and happier - and it`s not like they had to be shitty to get there. I now find "spirituality", the way it is taught by Eckhart Tolle and others to be quite dangerous, to be honest. I dont see the point in losing our individuality.
Of all your videos and lessons this one, to me, is the biggest lesson, the final solution, the ultimate way. I realized that all I've watched and learned so far was a way to avoid my real life direct experience. No wonder it's a constant back and forth. No wonder "it doesn't work". I realize that now but I suspect I'll have to come back to it and away a few more times until I realize it fully. It's just how conditioning works. Thank you again. 🙏🏼
I want to put into words the immense gratitude I have for Teal and everyone on the planet that is bringing unconsciousness to consciousness. Awareness that use to take multiple lifetimes is happening at quantum levels every moment. Gives me so much joy and relief to see humanity at this precipice of evolutionary shift. The children coming in will blow what's left of our minds!
Teal has been working on her craft for so many years... This video was uploaded in 2014. And even earlier videos. And her contents just gets better and deeper. And I am also becoming more and more aware. I realised that I have also been trapped in ' Spiritual Bypassing ' and now I also recognised... Many people that are around me are trapped in this too. This video debunks it all... Appreciate what you are doing for humanity Teal... - I've been following your teachings since 2016 when I came across your video about ' Energy Vampires '. It has been an eye-opening journey and I am still learning.
I think this also means gently releasing "the fear of the fear of fear"😉. Small children who are terrified of monsters in their bedrooms at night, can softly grow calmer and more aware, when a loving adult turns on the light and offers a comforting hug. I learned a lot from this particular video. There's much to unpack!
In a few hundred years time people will hear of a person who helped enlight humanity, and this person is Teal Swan. She brings light to my mind, and has helped me overcome my addictions. Thank you for being this great person you are Teal Swan.
I don’t know what this girl has but she is amazingly on point. I’ve looked at so many other spiritual teachers and they pretend like covering our eyes and thinking positively is the way to go about life, and preach to not experience this human life. Since I was a kid I always asked myself, why then if we going to transcend to a 5D or whatever D. And that’s the goal of life we came to this physical reality?. I’ve asked so many spiritual friends and they always turned their backs on me and tell me I am not being spiritual enough and that I have to kill the ego and this physical experience. Teal you are by far my favorite.
I wish to know this a few years ago. I would save myself from very horrible and damaging spiritual experiences due to my delusions. I would save myself a lot of money as well. I was so sick of spiritual bypassing that I rebel against it and said NO the very well known spiritual group from India. Now you are describing exactly what I was sick about. I could write a book about the experience. Braking thro wasnt easy but I just had to trust my feeling of more and more sickness that no mater what I just sad NO.
Teal, your gifts, your intention, your beauty, your authenticity...humbles me...is incredible that such a beautiful person can even have haters and people inventing stories on internet. about you and saying you are lying about your past and faking your gifts...that only has one name ENVY..all the blessing to you for helping us to grow!
Yes, Yes, Yes. OMG. I am so sick of the spiritual la-la-la crap that one facet of spirituality is that we have to stay so positive and deny those moments when we are not being authentic to our true emotions (sometimes we are just angry, afraid, feeling sad, it just is what it is). IF it's not some addiction, it's replacing with spiritual overly-positive affirmations. ACCEPTANCE is key to anything. Resistance is futile, have you ever noticed the more you resist nothing happens other than you are more and more frustrated? All that positive sunshine lollipop is like just accept who you are and deal with that. But that's so hard for most because they think if they accept the fear or anger they are that and that feels like death. So that is why they resist. Most spiritual leaders had some type of trauma, addiction and now they use spiritual la-la to cover it up. It just gets displaced from one situation to another.
yes totally right, theyre mostly doing a "white-knuckle" type of spirituality and of course u have to be perfect and can never feel down...god forbid. its just lying to urselves, its a lie
You get more of what you focus on. Angry can be due to a liver that needs detoxing. Depression/anxiety/no sleep/obsessing/panic/suicidal thoughts may be due to low oxygen in the brain due to Celiac. Celiac may hurt the thyroid/liver and all glands and gut lining so less nutrients absorb. Untreated Celiac may hurt the brain/body. When you fix the physical then a person may laugh. I laughed for a week taking Vit D3 5000IU. Vit B12 methylcobalamin shot/intrinsic factor kind helped with stress. A negative prayer to God to me is asking for negative thing...not good. Say what you want...not want you don't want in a request. A person can't just avoid fixing health and try to be happy and without addictions which helped them cope. A happy person can't just pretend in their mind they are happy. Tests may not work to diagnose Celiac so few people get real help so they try to deal with it in other ways.
I think that law of attraction and spiritual bypass can lead to the nervous system's exhaustion. I can totally create and attract magnificent miracles over crappy and painful circumstances, but after a while my nervous system is exhausted and I go through so kind of mini burn-out.
Authenticity has ALREADY been the highest aspiration of many spiritual practioners. Somewhere about late 60's or so... Authenticity can be just another bypass: "being authentic" often just means acting out and having no second thoughts about it. While you can hardly make any real spiritual progress without being honest to yourself, spirituality does involve something more, like AWARENESS and the choice you have as to what you do about the issues your authenticity allows you to acknowledge.
Iv never been one to listen to dahli lama but have, for years, tolle, Watts, sermons, Wayne dyer. I came across you several months back and instantly felt truth and originality. Lots of people believe they are "happy" as they live in spiritual denial and hypocracy. Your chosen road takes courage to face and feel pain, dissapointments, TRAUMA! peace shall come with acceptance of ourselves regardless of that truth. A base of real humility realises not all is pretty. I'll keep on listening here. Ricky UK.
Damn Woman! I had to stop the video to comment! I have been reading Krishnamurti, Dostoevsky, Et al since I was a teenager, I have been studying life in one way or another as far back as I can remember, so I know brilliance when I see it. Coming across ideas I have never heard before is like the holy grail for me! You have a brilliant mind, profound insight and integrity. I can't believe today is the first I have heard of you. You blew my mind, THANK YOU!!!
Teal Swan, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am amazed at the clarity you've been providing me to understand my challenges and defeats, with themes that are so interesting and crucial for our healing. There's so much learning in your embraced vulnerability as a person. Thank you for your bold generosity.
This is the breakthrough that I have been having over the last few months. Finding this video right now at this time in my life and development means so much to me. Thank you.
This is so on spot Teal!!I cant even thank you enough for your eye opening speach!Someone had to tell this as it really is!Sometimes I cant even talk to my "spiritual"friends about reall life emotions cos they just block me and dont want to hear the truth..finally someone told the truth!😇Much love💞namaste
Authenticity has long been the end-goal of a number of Japanese martial arts (or martial ways). Being fully yourself, in the moment, fully dedicated to whatever is happening. It is extremely hard to achieve for me, but I've seen people who are much closer to this goal.
This is something I've been pondering; Can it really be true that we can't go from a pure negative thought to a pure positive one? Isn't that the very essence of "relief" or releasing resistance; that moment where an emotion is an instant manifestational byproduct of a thought? Abraham Hicks has described it as 'You can't go from 93.6 FM to 106.2' (para), or at least it's not comfortable, however, one can be "in the Vortex" and think a thought which kicks them out. Technically you're on a frequency of "feeling good", so you should not have access to thoughts that kick you out....but, you are a deliberate creator. Conversely I've had moments where I've caught my negative train of thought (based on how I was feeling), and asked myself a question or said a specific phrase, and went straight into the Vortex. It would seem frequency jumping happens the moment one truly "lets go". Plus if the physical world is an extension of how things work in the spiritual realm--when comparing ourselves to radios, one can in fact skip digitally from station to station. On scientific level, quantum physics is ultimately where the spiritual and scientific meet to explain how LOA does what it does. Physicists purport atoms are constantly jumping in and out of one reality to the other to compensate for our changes in perspective. Much in the way thoughts seem to just "pop" into your head. So, one has keep in mind when talking about any spiritual philosophy or teacher regarding LOA; they are trying to explain the theory or philosophy which has worked for them in hopes of helping others. I do believe there are Universal truths, however, you can not remove the observer from the experiment. That said, I absolutely agree there is value and even necessity in not spiritual bypassing or whitewashing sometimes, but it's dependent upon the individual, circumstance, and where they are relative to their Vortex. I tend to agree with Abraham that if it's not active in your vibration, it's not "subconscious" and therefore an issue, but that's totally contingent on one's awareness of themselves. One thing I have learned in my own practice of the LOA is YOU create your own rules as to how your Universe works. Thus if you believe you need to sort your issues out, or do a certain thing in order to get where you want to be, that will be your experience.
I’ve recently found this channel and this one message of yours resonated synchronistically. I’ve encountered/tolerated too, too many people who use Religious modalities/spirituality as a salve over their inner wounds. My old, dog-eared copy of the DSM came out of a box during my move in May and has been on my night stand ever since. Do your Work, know thyself. Nothing honest or clear emanates from you otherwise.
I would focus upon unconditional love, without feeling it. However, even by focusing on it without feeling it, I began to experience what those words were leading to, referring to. It IS OKAY to be in that phase of development! It is also necessary to have a recognition of what is truly meant by the words. Go beyond the words, into an experience.
Holy moly is this a gift from my Higher Self. I had no idea the level I needed to hear this. The way I have been spiritually bypassing is returning to the "I AM" state in meditation and expecting that to heal my mind. Perhaps that would be effective in the long run, but it was keeping me from mentally facing my distortions. (And I was wondering why my life wasn't improving.)
Teal, you are somethin else...I'm so happy someone like you exists. A smart, beautiful, strong woman who speaks words of wisdom for all...In a way, you are exactly what the world needs, I think.
Thank you Teal, for all the presents you bring in my life! Really gave me a lot of life energy to watch this video of yours. I'm working lately on my unresolved feeling of hopelessness, that is always there, in my whole life and among the other "problems" that are surfacing through my Shadow Work, is the attack form members -including my beloved teacher- form the Kryon spiritual school that I attend... They interfere with what I do, in an aggressive way, that really took me by surprise, and they try by all means to discourage me without me asking them for their help or their opinion... Anyway I'm so grateful to you for your amazing teachings, you are the greatest Teacher I had in my whole life! :) So happy to have "met" you! Thank you!
I'm a fan of spiritual bypass. I call it 'rising above'. Everything is thought and perspective. You can use a negative state as a portal/flip point into peace where healing is possible.
I have been aware of this principle for many years but have never heard it put so simply. I have not been able to put a label on it quite this way. Thank you!
Ditto Sidney. Teal I am grateful to have come across your videos. You are gifted with prophecy and mercy and you use them with genuine love. Thank you.
Let's be aware of the seriousness in this ...Authenticity is resisted on a global level. The world economy...the way the system is set up...dictates that authentic people/organizations are shunned, beaten into submission or killed. This is an important video and I have to say that Teal seems to be hitting all the right buttons...but we do have to be careful what we wish for...I do not believe we are all ready to go deep and we shouldn't beat ourselves up for that either! I do love the fact that Teal is putting the crush on the myth of "just think positive"...great stuff
I dare anyone working in the "light" to act authentically and not experience the "resistance" of the collective unconscious right now.....in fact after watching these two videos of Teals I am more convinced than ever that acting authentically without being challenged by the shadow or collective unconscious is impossible in our current world because we are climbing out of the "darkness" of the collective unconscious and they (the collective unconscious) are not liking it (because of the global collectivism that exists on the planet)....Jung wrote about this a lot, and until we all individually realize that challenging the current collective unconscious is what we "should" be doing as lightworkers, we will continue to think that manifesting challenges in the external reality is "wrong". I actually think that we should reframe our judgments and dive into these so-called negative manifestations as Teal suggests in her F*ck The Law of Attraction video for the nuggets of personal truth aka authenticity.
...some have devoted their lives with nothing to show for it...it's not some party trick or self help nonsense that is discussed lightly while snorting coke at wine and cheese parties.
This is probably one of the most useful powerful and informative videos I've watched thus far from Teal. I've watched A LOT OF FANTASTIC videos from her, but this one is different in that what she describes I see EVERYWHERE (incl. myself) which tells me that spiritual bypassing is no different from an epidemic. I'm so glad and grateful I just purchased Teals latest book - The Completion Process. This is where I need to begin healing my temporal self and move away from spiritual bypassing. Such a powerful video and message. 🙏 I'm feeling like I have a lot to think about. Thanks. Allyson from Connecticut
Teal is an amazing soul with her honesty and truth...I have watched this and read various comments...I can relate to what all have said and all are valid for themselves. I see the bigger picture of humanity and their emotions as a Master and Wayshower in linking emotions to our spirituality. And so I will share this: Teal is a soul helping humanity through what she has gone through....and this has come through in this post. She has been very blunt and upfront about a lot....and this will hit some people in their souls...as it has. On one hand humanity needs a big shake up and the 'truth' as my soul agrees with what she has spoken of, from my experiences of working on myself, the inner for 19years yet....there are a couple of areas that were a little one sided - as one person commented - balance. On one hand it will hit hard for those on their journeys who are doing the best they can, especially those that have recently awakened....as their was no back up as what to do. One could say that you can book in and see her and she can help you....yet no support was given in this clip. I agree with her as to how people escape and what she said about meditation....yet the other side of that is that meditation is a wonderful thing to do when you are being real and use it for relaxation and visualisation to help you on your souls journey. So I feel for the person who replied that they felt angry....and then they said they would like to talk to her and hoped it wouldn't cost.....balance is needed there. And then there is the person that wrote up the post about counselling and methods and while the were right on one hand.....balance again here. Teal is a soul on her journey that helps so many with her truths and all she does, yet she is human too and still learning as well. And this clip gives one side and a balance is needed. This is my opinion from my experiences and is posted here with much unconditional love. Anastacia email: theoraclespeaks@bigpond.com fb: Blue Beyond Infinity
True! Finally someone who can put into words what I see all around me.............the split.........guru quotes to cover up what is really going on.........and as master Li says (Falun dafa) you can meditate all you want but if you dont cultivate your character you will not develop or progress. Authenticity not enlightenment! Yea to that...........So pleased to have found you Teal. Much iove
Teal, just discovered you yesterday; you really know your shit and communicate beautifully. Thank you for standing in your wholeness and helping others reclaim all parts of themselves. You go girl.
I asked a question (don't recall now) and this lovely lady showed up. This is my 3rd time listening to her. She imparts so much information that it may take me a few times per video to hear it all. I see that as a good thing, but most importantly I now feel at somewhat peace. My husband died unexpectedly 2015 and I was completely shattered, lost, in survival mode for the past few years. There was only 1 person who stood by me as I crashed and dived on many levels before getting to this stage of a somewhat stable semblance of a human being. I have a long way to go yet but this definitely has helped as I hear the truth that integration is the way to healing. Sincerely hope this makes sense as it is a deep and wide venture (for lack of better verbiage)
It's fun to see you progress. This is the most complex and most heartfelt of your video collection...so far, at least. It's easy to see that you're standing behind your words. Each one, though, rings very true to my ears and to my soul. And I thank you very deeply for that.
This was the first video I ever watched of Teal over 2 years ago and it has changed me in ways I didn't know were possible. It has helped me realize so many things about this existence
I thank you Teal for sharing this. Yes we wont a avoid the hard places and emotions. But going through them makes us strong and heals what needs healing.
I love how much this is speaking directly to me! As a person who has literally duct-taped injured ankle to continue snowboarding, just for one example...I have recently been a prime example of so many of these. Thanks again Teal! I am going to sit with this...
Great points. It's like spiritual dissociation/avoidance. Reunification and healing/integration are part of the time consuming and tough work of addressing root issues.
The good thing about this video is that it can help many people who are experiencing spiritual bypassing. It also helped me realize something about my family. I can't force them to undergo a spiritual transformation. they have to find it themselves in their own way. I may have found it. but they cant jump the gap from negative to positive instantaneously.
very interesting topic. i am a meditation teacher, what Teal explained here, really warn me of telling ppl overly meditate. I really agree that not avoid our pain. My understand, only when we fully feel the pain, then we can fully feel the happiness as well. After crying about 2 years, i start to have days that i woke with smile this year.
Very cool video. I didn’t know people use the meditation to detach like you said. I started meditation to see if I could feel again. And yes it worked. I feel more in control of my emotions and centered. In some cases there are people that are more egocentric than those who aren’t spiritual. Quite ironic LOL. I learned the hard way that I had to feel even the negative emotions. All emotions communicate something that we should be taking care of. And sometimes the toxicity of ignoring emotions and acting as if you’re happy all the time ends up ruining your progress
. teal im an avid watcher. you video today have brought a tear to my eye and plucked a string at the very base of my heart. i thank you deeeply for your honesty, compassion, and insight. namaste -nick spurling
This video, now that I watch for the second time two months later, makes perfect sense . Thank you Teal. You are my very best guide through this journey of self discovery .
Wow. Had no idea. Such important focus on something I was not aware of. We all must see if we may be doing this on very subconscious levels. Thank you so much. Please keep up the good work for all that is. .
ThankU Well! Pretty great. The summation says it: A tool is useless unless it is used. 1980 My foray(sic?) into the spiritual community was brief cuz i was attacked. Yep, I was in immense pain after a tragedy. I left believing that I must have a universe-sized ego, meanwhile feeling my ego was utterly crushed. Repelled, I wouldn't go back. Teal's video on authenticity, also great!, made the point that in being honest, we don't have to be brutally honest. So glad she said that! Yesterday I listened to a different teacher talk about anger. He emphasized anger does not equal violence. Bombshell, as i grew up where anger regularly morphed to violence. So, being calmly graciously angry feels inauthentic. Craaap!
I dreamt of integrating my shadow self, and the research I did after waking up led me to your video. Thank you, it was exactly what I needed to hear in this moment ✨
You have said some very wise things here. I've intuitively come to these same conclusions but I've never heard anyone lay in out so clearly and concisely as you have. Love you videos
Just got back after good few years to watch this one again. I'm not some big fan of yours but I really think it's one of d top 10 if not 5 videos I've ever watched on YT. Stay sharp!
Teal’s healing and doo-doo splendific gaze at the end of this video had me in a fun and healthy, amusing, healing state!! Gosh I Love her style!! Thank You TEAL SWEEZY!!!
Spirituality should not be used in the place of seeing a therapist. Your issues, upbringing, parental influence will all continue to play a role in your present life until you look at your childhood programming. Spirituality is used as a band aid for an open wound and it doesn't work. It took me me years to see this truth and realise until I faced the truth of who I was, I couldn't move forward. I had to go back in order to move forward. Don't be fooled by spirituality. Teal, thank you. Very clear video and message.
Beautiful!. I spent many years after connecting to the new age movement spirituality bypassing what I didnt want to deal with. Her words make a lot of sense to me as i understand and connect to who I really am - Its the final stages of letting go of what people think of you and being your authentic self regardless of others opinions!
once you stay true to you're self and you're feelings you become free. That is what I learned here. It's not about feeling good or felling bad. It's about acceptance of you're self. To realize that you are simply what you are and should not judge or degrade you're self. Peace everyone :)
I think you make some valid points I had never thought about before. Agreed with some below that negative can be turned to positive such as through laughter or humor, but only for a time. However, if you don't address the issue causing the negative emotions it will resurface and it will have to be worked through. That is what I feel you are getting at. I've noticed as well that meditation just like anything else when done in excess is not a healthy practice. Addiction is addiction no matter what it is. Eventually a person has to face their shadow and deal with it. If it's not actively pursued in a controlled environment when they're ready to deal with it and they bypass it, it will eventually manifest into a persons world to be dealt with whether that person is ready or not. Awesome topic and video as well as advice thanks for the heads up and bringing it to our awareness. Namaste'
This is so true! Thank you for speaking about this! I agree. We all have positive and negative times in our life. I have a "self help positivity only" guru friend and everything was fine until she got pregnant... then she maxed out on her morning sickness actually referring to it in the scientific sense in order to make it seem much worse than it really was. Thank Goodness that baby finally popped out because she was driving us all nuts forcing us all to be-stay-live positive while she drove her morning sickness negativity into the ground.
All my life I did this as I was raised in an ultra-religious environment. So glad someone broke it down so clearly. I will be alert to not fall into the pit of spiritual bypassing.
I'm seeing that the main obstacle to me fully meeting my human needs for love, community, and fulfillment is negative thinking. In this way I'm become aware of negativity and limiting beliefs, and creating strategies for meeting my goals incrementally.
I find this ironic. You are clearly correct. I am currently allowing the most uncomfortable of my feelings so I can just be in this without being swayed to react. spiritual bypassing not only disallows what I am currently doing, it usually prevents what I am doing from being seen. but the only way to be equanimitous (so tempered as to not even be extreme in temperance) is to feel all feelings until you could feel them forever without care. This is true detachment for it does not hide a single feeling. thank you for sharing.
I thinks this can all be summed in the thought, Be present to who we are and be present to what we are always feeling... everything is information into who and what we are and where we've come from and that information, if we can be present to it, can help us heal and ultimately transcend ourselves to reach that greater place.
Good video, reminds me of the entire point of the movie 'Inside Out.' Sadness, darkness and empathy is integrated with the joy and light to create a full artistic picture. You cannot have one without the other.
yup beware of friends who tell you to "let it go, just get over it," especially a week into your grief.its your grief it it takes years, it takes years, nobody else should be telling you when to get over it.
Wahey! I have been saying this for two years... people just switch to parrot mode when faced with difficult emotions... they withdraw rather than connect... it's stupid!
joan baczek very true, experienced myself
The Sedona Method says otherwise.
yeah, i've only just started to realise that i have a right to having feelings, i've been barely able to recognise them for well over 20 years, at times i didn't have any, and i thought it was because i didn't care about people. But i was actually so consumed by other peoples emotions, that i couldn't recognise or give credit to my own, and would just end up feeling numb.
Crazy Fox it only becomes a big issue with that kind of rhetoric, and mindset, everyone’s path in life is different, so we shouldn’t judge ourselves on what other people consider the norm
I'm fairly critical of information from spiritual teachers. But, I swear, I've never heard Teal say anything that doesn't ring true. She is clear, using metaphor, logic, deductive reason-and will draw you a picture, if needed......She's the real deal.
i agree
she's def. a genius when it comes to this subject
The above reply was for Connection Present-and to corsican lulu and everybody else.......
precisely
Thanks for that affirmation. My ego is not involved in my seeking. I change my personal paradigm-as I discover new information-that I judge to be real. I'm interested in what she knows. And-she knows a lot. I never heard her say she was perfect.....
Teal has a gift. Personally, I don't find many spiritual teachers very useful, (with notable exceptions: Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl) because normally what they say is obvious or lacks new insights. Teal is continually offering useful and even profound insights. Thank you Teal. You are a gift to this world.
Yeah, great comment. I found personnally that Adyashanti is also very helpful in his authenticity and non-bs teachings.
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"teachers" on youtube most times seem to me to hold a big ego. About their sprituality and probably even about their youtube channels.
btw. try out Llewellyn Vaughan lee.. he's using a theist language but is very helpful. Just as pir zia khan. Watch out for sufism on any way.
Agree..also Mooji,Sadhguru and Gangaji are very helpful😇
Matt Kahn? Byron Katie??/....There are others like Ajhan Brahm for instance and Pema Chodrun
She really is, I love this lady. She does a very good job at articulating topics that are often overlooked in a spiritual journey.
I actually understand what she's saying. Some people use religion to cover up /avoid real life.
- ALL HUMANS USE BELIEFS 2 OVERLAY - REALITY BASED ON THE VERSION OF INDOCTRINATION THE CONTENT VARIES DRASTICALLY BUT THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE IS ALWAYS * IDENTICAL * = ON THE MOST PRCTICL LEVELS 99.5 % OF ALL OUR BELIEF STRUCTURES AROUND " REALITY" ARE SIMPLY THAT BELIEFS - FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVIVAL - = - IT BECOMES AN IMPOSSIBILITY 2 VALIDATE EVERYTHING IN ONES OWN DIRECT EXPEREINCE & =THE TRUTH COMES SECONDARY 2 ONES SURVIVAL = BASIC SELF BIAS - SELFISHNESS -EGO - SURVIVAL
ALSO THE EGO CO- OPTS ALL UNDERSTANDING 2 SERVE ITSELF
Honestly, it took me a few videos to get “used” to her. I came to this video because she mentioned this video in another of her videos, and I thought that she deserved a fair chance... She certainly hit a home run with this one. I am now converted from a skeptic to a fan.
Same
The truth is a hard pill to swallow at first, it usually requires a rude awakening from the inauthentic world we've been living in
Shes fabulous
"That butterfly will dissolve in that cocoon into a type of soup. That soup is nothing but pure genetic material. The butterfly had to break down completely in order to become the butterfly instead of a caterpillar. It's not like the caterpillar simply grew wings." -- Thank you for this.
Someone is taking careful notes. Well done. These words blessed me tremendously, also.
I have been saying this to myself for a while so I'm glad to hear her say it. What I think is funny, is that even if the caterpillar simply grew wings, it would still be an incredibly uncomfortable experience. Therefore, no matter what, real transformation will be difficult and painful.
It was at about this point that I realized that she was just spouting ideas, perhaps shared by others.
It isn't the 'butterfly' that dissolves, but the caterpillar that dissolves. The butterfly doesn't begin to form until the caterpillar becomes the genetic soup. The caterpillar doesn't know anything about the butterfly that its soup will become.
Spiritual bypassing seems to be a stage we need to go through as we spiritually evolve. I look at it like puberty.
If anyone watching this feels like you are at this stage, now you have a new awareness and this too shall pass as you move forward.
Thank you
This is awesome
Very kind and humble explanation
I agree with you. It's a stepping stone into further awareness.
makes so much sense. like how we feel we know everything when we are teenagers but haven't actually integrated or experienced much of life independently yet
You are friggin brilliant. I can say from personal experience that this is a rampant disease in spiritual communities. I use it too, thanks for bringing the light to this.
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"healing cannot come from a space of inauthenticity"
well said.
My personal experience with spirituality is absolutely natural. When i am in pain I stay fully present I dont drink or smoke or party Im literally crawling on the floor , crying and letting my body to do anything that makes my soul feel better , then slowly slowly i feel shift I cant even explain . I become aware on very deep level what exactly triggered me , I found so many traumas by being absolutely naked with my soul . That is how I felt spiritual , just feeling my inner world and recognising my inner wounds , dealing with them not by escaping them but accepting them . I am highly sensitive and I am very honest with myself , I am not scared of pain or fears , I invite them for a cup of tea and i listen to them carefully what they want to tell me . Only when i feel gradually shifted from pain to acceptance then clearance I do meditation . I never meditate when i am in big pain , I need to listen what it tells me and i need to be absolutely alone . That is my spirituality . I love to grow I love to listen to my body, emotions , feelings , i observe my thoughts. These helped me to heal so many wounds . And each and every time my wound is healed I feel shift i feel my energy on another level . My awareness too
Teal is one of the best speakers Ive heard who can explain the spiritual dimension and life lessons in a simplistic and easy way. Her video topics are interesting and her advice always seems to ring true with my inner self.
I think that it mainly has to do with people wanting a quick and easy spike of joy. We all crave instant gratification somehow, but not a lot of people are willing to take the time to look at their internal vibrational state and just gradually go up the scale; it's definitely slower but at least you're actually feeling better than just taking a pill that you think will cure it all.
You re very right
Pulling yourself out of a comfort zone is one of the hardest things to do. Especially when you find yourself in a rigid, structured religious community. I always feel like there are two polar forces pulling at me in such an organization, so I keep my contact to a minimum. However, going to meditation classes, or church has told me quite a bit about what I like, and don't like about life.
True freedom means even letting go of being "right," or "happy." Being aware is the only thing that matters to me. Good Video! Thanks Teal!
This video makes me think. I've been walking this path for a while, and the LoA is very strong in my life. Recently I don't want to be "spiritual" any more. No tarot cards, no channeling, no stones, no labeling myself as "spiritual." I seriously just want to be happy, joyful and I desire love in my life. I want to create only goodness for myself. But I have no desire to be spiritual anymore. I still pray to my creator, and I try to be humble and kind. But I am so tired of spirituality and all the meditation and chakras and reiki and energy healing and the rest. My GOD I just want to be me and have a happy life. What happens then?
Rose Awen do it if it's your hearts desire. Be kind, honor yourself and others. Be happy! Don't need any spiritual crap if you don't want to! As long as you're true to yourself and don't harm anyone it's cool! Whatever rocks each of our boats! Be well! Ditch the cards, and all that!
Rose Awen I feel You! Spiritual materialism ....starts to feel cluttered with practises etc etc
I just wanna feel good !
Sharon Eden Spirituality is whatever allows you to feel meaning and love in life. That doesn’t have to be anything that is “stereotypically spiritual.” It can range from just having fun in a video game that teaches a story about heroism and bravery. It can come in having a high profile career that dedicates to giving the poor financial advice in their start-up businesses. It can happen through being able to cook and bake sweets for some little kids looking for a snack. It can be by becoming a comedian throughout your family and friends to make people laugh in hard times. While I don’t agree with atheists, I do see their point of view when they say they’re “spiritual and not religious”. Because there is a difference between those two. A lot of people don’t realize that a lot of these practices are a means to an end of living a happy life, and not a way of living a happy life itself. Do what makes you happy as long as it doesn’t hurt people. Really.
Who are you asking what happens then? Aren't you the one telling your own story? Live consciously not unconsciously (habitually), make the conscious choice every moment, even if that means giving up what you've done in the past, you can forget it because it's a fresh moment
YOU set yourself free!!!
Yeah... I went through depersonalisation, emotional manipulation of oneself, denial of my "human needs", through unconsciously blaming others and losing power over my own subconscious behavior. The guilt for blaming others that is suppressed now is turned against me. Now I am a wreck of what I use to be, a shell with only pain inside that is eating me up. I used spiritual practices on force and brought on myself so much resistance and self hatred. But I won't give up, day by day I'm like learning to walk again. Thank you for your video, it was so insightful and related what I was going through.
I feel you man :)
Thanks so much for your honesty brain interpretation, I have felt much the same way for many years, pinpointed it, by it i mean the feeling of shame that is used to being perceived outwards and now shoots a dagger into my own being. Recently I have really delved into it, the anger at myself, it's like a knot of energy in my head. I have created an undesirable life and i don't want my life or accept my life, when indeed i have agreed to it on some level. I can't take the destruction this causes me anymore, so I went into the shame in a way that i never have before and used some of the forgiveness I have been applying to other people, to me. It (the forgiveness) has created some sort of ''parting of the seas' that allows the pain to alleviate. Anyway, that's how far i got with it lol. Not sure if that helps but your honestly was refreshing and much appreciated, thank you.
That's great courage man! I so feel where you are. Cognitive dissonance, dissociation; these are pretty destructive on a person that is already destroyed by painful circumstances. I'm with you on this. Ain't the hardest thing about healing realizing that healing is precisely accepting the very so painful things you can'T accept?
brain interpretation same
Same with me. 15 years of "ego dissolution", distancing myself from my actual needs and desires because someone who`s present wouldnt want for anything, not standing up for myself bc if I "react" that would only enforce my ego... Has left me in circumstances that I dont want and emotionally immature, with weak self-esteem and people seeing me as a push-over. I can say those people around me who didnt care about "spirituality" are way further in their self-development and life than I am - and happier - and it`s not like they had to be shitty to get there.
I now find "spirituality", the way it is taught by Eckhart Tolle and others to be quite dangerous, to be honest.
I dont see the point in losing our individuality.
This one really helped me open my eyes towards my own authenticity. Thanks.
Of all your videos and lessons this one, to me, is the biggest lesson, the final solution, the ultimate way. I realized that all I've watched and learned so far was a way to avoid my real life direct experience. No wonder it's a constant back and forth. No wonder "it doesn't work". I realize that now but I suspect I'll have to come back to it and away a few more times until I realize it fully. It's just how conditioning works. Thank you again. 🙏🏼
I want to put into words the immense gratitude I have for Teal and everyone on the planet that is bringing unconsciousness to consciousness. Awareness that use to take multiple lifetimes is happening at quantum levels every moment. Gives me so much joy and relief to see humanity at this precipice of evolutionary shift. The children coming in will blow what's left of our minds!
Teal has been working on her craft for so many years... This video was uploaded in 2014. And even earlier videos. And her contents just gets better and deeper. And I am also becoming more and more aware. I realised that I have also been trapped in ' Spiritual Bypassing ' and now I also recognised... Many people that are around me are trapped in this too. This video debunks it all... Appreciate what you are doing for humanity Teal... - I've been following your teachings since 2016 when I came across your video about ' Energy Vampires '. It has been an eye-opening journey and I am still learning.
I think this also means gently releasing "the fear of the fear of fear"😉. Small children who are terrified of monsters in their bedrooms at night, can softly grow calmer and more aware, when a loving adult turns on the light and offers a comforting hug.
I learned a lot from this particular video. There's much to unpack!
In a few hundred years time people will hear of a person who helped enlight humanity, and this person is Teal Swan. She brings light to my mind, and has helped me overcome my addictions. Thank you for being this great person you are Teal Swan.
I don’t know what this girl has but she is amazingly on point. I’ve looked at so many other spiritual teachers and they pretend like covering our eyes and thinking positively is the way to go about life, and preach to not experience this human life. Since I was a kid I always asked myself, why then if we going to transcend to a 5D or whatever D. And that’s the goal of life we came to this physical reality?. I’ve asked so many spiritual friends and they always turned their backs on me and tell me I am not being spiritual enough and that I have to kill the ego and this physical experience. Teal you are by far my favorite.
I wish to know this a few years ago. I would save myself from very horrible and damaging spiritual experiences due to my delusions. I would save myself a lot of money as well. I was so sick of spiritual bypassing that I rebel against it and said NO the very well known spiritual group from India. Now you are describing exactly what I was sick about. I could write a book about the experience. Braking thro wasnt easy but I just had to trust my feeling of more and more sickness that no mater what I just sad NO.
Teal, your gifts, your intention, your beauty, your authenticity...humbles me...is incredible that such a beautiful person can even have haters and people inventing stories on internet. about you and saying you are lying about your past and faking your gifts...that only has one name ENVY..all the blessing to you for helping us to grow!
Yes, Yes, Yes. OMG. I am so sick of the spiritual la-la-la crap that one facet of spirituality is that we have to stay so positive and deny those moments when we are not being authentic to our true emotions (sometimes we are just angry, afraid, feeling sad, it just is what it is). IF it's not some addiction, it's replacing with spiritual overly-positive affirmations. ACCEPTANCE is key to anything. Resistance is futile, have you ever noticed the more you resist nothing happens other than you are more and more frustrated? All that positive sunshine lollipop is like just accept who you are and deal with that. But that's so hard for most because they think if they accept the fear or anger they are that and that feels like death. So that is why they resist. Most spiritual leaders had some type of trauma, addiction and now they use spiritual la-la to cover it up. It just gets displaced from one situation to another.
yes totally right, theyre mostly doing a "white-knuckle" type of spirituality and of course u have to be perfect and can never feel down...god forbid. its just lying to urselves, its a lie
You get more of what you focus on. Angry can be due to a liver that needs detoxing. Depression/anxiety/no sleep/obsessing/panic/suicidal thoughts may be due to low oxygen in the brain due to Celiac. Celiac may hurt the thyroid/liver and all glands and gut lining so less nutrients absorb. Untreated Celiac may hurt the brain/body. When you fix the physical then a person may laugh. I laughed for a week taking Vit D3 5000IU. Vit B12 methylcobalamin shot/intrinsic factor kind helped with stress. A negative prayer to God to me is asking for negative thing...not good. Say what you want...not want you don't want in a request. A person can't just avoid fixing health and try to be happy and without addictions which helped them cope. A happy person can't just pretend in their mind they are happy. Tests may not work to diagnose Celiac so few people get real help so they try to deal with it in other ways.
I think that law of attraction and spiritual bypass can lead to the nervous system's exhaustion. I can totally create and attract magnificent miracles over crappy and painful circumstances, but after a while my nervous system is exhausted and I go through so kind of mini burn-out.
This is AMAZING This whole time I was hurting myself thinking I was helping!
Authenticity has ALREADY been the highest aspiration of many spiritual practioners. Somewhere about late 60's or so... Authenticity can be just another bypass: "being authentic" often just means acting out and having no second thoughts about it. While you can hardly make any real spiritual progress without being honest to yourself, spirituality does involve something more, like AWARENESS and the choice you have as to what you do about the issues your authenticity allows you to acknowledge.
Nowhere did she say "just act out". She said: "Be honest about how you feel and heal your wounds."
Iv never been one to listen to dahli lama but have, for years, tolle, Watts, sermons, Wayne dyer. I came across you several months back and instantly felt truth and originality. Lots of people believe they are "happy" as they live in spiritual denial and hypocracy. Your chosen road takes courage to face and feel pain, dissapointments, TRAUMA! peace shall come with acceptance of ourselves regardless of that truth. A base of real humility realises not all is pretty. I'll keep on listening here. Ricky UK.
Authenticity and passion.......you have deep understanding and experience......thank you Teal Swan, I love you truly.
Damn Woman! I had to stop the video to comment! I have been reading Krishnamurti, Dostoevsky, Et al since I was a teenager, I have been studying life in one way or another as far back as I can remember, so I know brilliance when I see it. Coming across ideas I have never heard before is like the holy grail for me! You have a brilliant mind, profound insight and integrity. I can't believe today is the first I have heard of you. You blew my mind, THANK YOU!!!
Teal Swan, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am amazed at the clarity you've been providing me to understand my challenges and defeats, with themes that are so interesting and crucial for our healing. There's so much learning in your embraced vulnerability as a person. Thank you for your bold generosity.
it's crazy how I exactly needed this video today... thanks
This is the breakthrough that I have been having over the last few months. Finding this video right now at this time in my life and development means so much to me. Thank you.
This is so on spot Teal!!I cant even thank you enough for your eye opening speach!Someone had to tell this as it really is!Sometimes I cant even talk to my "spiritual"friends about reall life emotions cos they just block me and dont want to hear the truth..finally someone told the truth!😇Much love💞namaste
Authenticity has long been the end-goal of a number of Japanese martial arts (or martial ways). Being fully yourself, in the moment, fully dedicated to whatever is happening.
It is extremely hard to achieve for me, but I've seen people who are much closer to this goal.
This is something I've been pondering;
Can it really be true that we can't go from a pure negative thought to a pure positive one? Isn't that the very essence of "relief" or releasing resistance; that moment where an emotion is an instant manifestational byproduct of a thought?
Abraham Hicks has described it as 'You can't go from 93.6 FM to 106.2' (para), or at least it's not comfortable, however, one can be "in the Vortex" and think a thought which kicks them out. Technically you're on a frequency of "feeling good", so you should not have access to thoughts that kick you out....but, you are a deliberate creator. Conversely I've had moments where I've caught my negative train of thought (based on how I was feeling), and asked myself a question or said a specific phrase, and went straight into the Vortex. It would seem frequency jumping happens the moment one truly "lets go".
Plus if the physical world is an extension of how things work in the spiritual realm--when comparing ourselves to radios, one can in fact skip digitally from station to station. On scientific level, quantum physics is ultimately where the spiritual and scientific meet to explain how LOA does what it does. Physicists purport atoms are constantly jumping in and out of one reality to the other to compensate for our changes in perspective. Much in the way thoughts seem to just "pop" into your head.
So, one has keep in mind when talking about any spiritual philosophy or teacher regarding LOA; they are trying to explain the theory or philosophy which has worked for them in hopes of helping others. I do believe there are Universal truths, however, you can not remove the observer from the experiment.
That said, I absolutely agree there is value and even necessity in not spiritual bypassing or whitewashing sometimes, but it's dependent upon the individual, circumstance, and where they are relative to their Vortex. I tend to agree with Abraham that if it's not active in your vibration, it's not "subconscious" and therefore an issue, but that's totally contingent on one's awareness of themselves.
One thing I have learned in my own practice of the LOA is YOU create your own rules as to how your Universe works. Thus if you believe you need to sort your issues out, or do a certain thing in order to get where you want to be, that will be your experience.
Everything is possible. Especially once we can transcend the "negative/positive", "good/bad" understanding.
February 20th 2019. Bawan from north Iraq was here. Thank you
I’ve recently found this channel and this one message of yours resonated synchronistically. I’ve encountered/tolerated too, too many people who use Religious modalities/spirituality as a salve over their inner wounds.
My old, dog-eared copy of the DSM came out of a box during my move in May and has been on my night stand ever since. Do your Work, know thyself. Nothing honest or clear emanates from you otherwise.
Teal, you are so wise. Your pure energy just shines through. I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your life experiences and journey.
I would focus upon unconditional love, without feeling it. However, even by focusing on it without feeling it, I began to experience what those words were leading to, referring to. It IS OKAY to be in that phase of development! It is also necessary to have a recognition of what is truly meant by the words. Go beyond the words, into an experience.
Ditto. Thank you
I remember doing this when I felt truly at peace. I'm finding it harder these days but challenge accepted.
Holy moly is this a gift from my Higher Self. I had no idea the level I needed to hear this. The way I have been spiritually bypassing is returning to the "I AM" state in meditation and expecting that to heal my mind. Perhaps that would be effective in the long run, but it was keeping me from mentally facing my distortions. (And I was wondering why my life wasn't improving.)
Teal, you are somethin else...I'm so happy someone like you exists. A smart, beautiful, strong woman who speaks words of wisdom for all...In a way, you are exactly what the world needs, I think.
Thank you Teal, for all the presents you bring in my life! Really gave me a lot of life energy to watch this video of yours. I'm working lately on my unresolved feeling of hopelessness, that is always there, in my whole life and among the other "problems" that are surfacing through my Shadow Work, is the attack form members -including my beloved teacher- form the Kryon spiritual school that I attend... They interfere with what I do, in an aggressive way, that really took me by surprise, and they try by all means to discourage me without me asking them for their help or their opinion... Anyway I'm so grateful to you for your amazing teachings, you are the greatest Teacher I had in my whole life! :) So happy to have "met" you! Thank you!
Soooo true! Fantastic! It's so important to speak about the shadow aspect of spirituality and for us to face that!
I'm a fan of spiritual bypass. I call it 'rising above'. Everything is thought and perspective. You can use a negative state as a portal/flip point into peace where healing is possible.
This is by far my favorite video on spirituality by Teal Swan, so far.
I have been aware of this principle for many years but have never heard it put so simply. I have not been able to put a label on it quite this way. Thank you!
Ditto Sidney. Teal I am grateful to have come across your videos. You are gifted with prophecy and mercy and you use them with genuine love. Thank you.
So many people justify truly immoral behaviours in the name of spirituality..
It is a shame. And it hurts many people.
Let's be aware of the seriousness in this ...Authenticity is resisted on a global level. The world economy...the way the system is set up...dictates that authentic people/organizations are shunned, beaten into submission or killed. This is an important video and I have to say that Teal seems to be hitting all the right buttons...but we do have to be careful what we wish for...I do not believe we are all ready to go deep and we shouldn't beat ourselves up for that either! I do love the fact that Teal is putting the crush on the myth of "just think positive"...great stuff
I dare anyone working in the "light" to act authentically and not experience the "resistance" of the collective unconscious right now.....in fact after watching these two videos of Teals I am more convinced than ever that acting authentically without being challenged by the shadow or collective unconscious is impossible in our current world because we are climbing out of the "darkness" of the collective unconscious and they (the collective unconscious) are not liking it (because of the global collectivism that exists on the planet)....Jung wrote about this a lot, and until we all individually realize that challenging the current collective unconscious is what we "should" be doing as lightworkers, we will continue to think that manifesting challenges in the external reality is "wrong". I actually think that we should reframe our judgments and dive into these so-called negative manifestations as Teal suggests in her F*ck The Law of Attraction video for the nuggets of personal truth aka authenticity.
...some have devoted their lives with nothing to show for it...it's not some party trick or self help nonsense that is discussed lightly while snorting coke at wine and cheese parties.
Not Amused I'm curious about this authenticity claim from someone who is this young and wearing a lot of make up...
@@LaurasBeehive I wouldnt trust someone who wears clothes either!
This is probably one of the most useful powerful and informative videos I've watched thus far from Teal. I've watched A LOT OF FANTASTIC videos from her, but this one is different in that what she describes I see EVERYWHERE (incl. myself) which tells me that spiritual bypassing is no different from an epidemic. I'm so glad and grateful I just purchased Teals latest book - The Completion Process. This is where I need to begin healing my temporal self and move away from spiritual bypassing.
Such a powerful video and message. 🙏
I'm feeling like I have a lot to think about.
Thanks.
Allyson from Connecticut
Teal is an amazing soul with her honesty and truth...I have watched this and read various comments...I can relate to what all have said and all are valid for themselves.
I see the bigger picture of humanity and their emotions as a Master and Wayshower in linking emotions to our spirituality.
And so I will share this:
Teal is a soul helping humanity through what she has gone through....and this has come through in this post.
She has been very blunt and upfront about a lot....and this will hit some people in their souls...as it has.
On one hand humanity needs a big shake up and the 'truth' as my soul agrees with what she has spoken of, from my experiences of working on myself, the inner for 19years yet....there are a couple of areas that were a little one sided - as one person commented - balance.
On one hand it will hit hard for those on their journeys who are doing the best they can, especially those that have recently awakened....as their was no back up as what to do. One could say that you can book in and see her and she can help you....yet no support was given in this clip.
I agree with her as to how people escape and what she said about meditation....yet the other side of that is that meditation is a wonderful thing to do when you are being real and use it for relaxation and visualisation to help you on your souls journey.
So I feel for the person who replied that they felt angry....and then they said they would like to talk to her and hoped it wouldn't cost.....balance is needed there.
And then there is the person that wrote up the post about counselling and methods and while the were right on one hand.....balance again here.
Teal is a soul on her journey that helps so many with her truths and all she does, yet she is human too and still learning as well.
And this clip gives one side and a balance is needed.
This is my opinion from my experiences and is posted here with much unconditional love.
Anastacia
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True! Finally someone who can put into words what I see all around me.............the split.........guru quotes to cover up what is really going on.........and as master Li says (Falun dafa) you can meditate all you want but if you dont cultivate your character you will not develop or progress. Authenticity not enlightenment! Yea to that...........So pleased to have found you Teal. Much iove
Teal, just discovered you yesterday; you really know your shit and communicate beautifully. Thank you for standing in your wholeness and helping others reclaim all parts of themselves. You go girl.
I asked a question (don't recall now) and this lovely lady showed up. This is my 3rd time listening to her. She imparts so much information that it may take me a few times per video to hear it all. I see that as a good thing, but most importantly I now feel at somewhat peace. My husband died unexpectedly 2015 and I was completely shattered, lost, in survival mode for the past few years. There was only 1 person who stood by me as I crashed and dived on many levels before getting to this stage of a somewhat stable semblance of a human being. I have a long way to go yet but this definitely has helped as I hear the truth that integration is the way to healing. Sincerely hope this makes sense as it is a deep and wide venture (for lack of better verbiage)
She reminds me of a beautiful elf from Lord Of The Rings.Thank.
Evangeline Lilly type
It's fun to see you progress. This is the most complex and most heartfelt of your video collection...so far, at least. It's easy to see that you're standing behind your words. Each one, though, rings very true to my ears and to my soul. And I thank you very deeply for that.
This was the first video I ever watched of Teal over 2 years ago and it has changed me in ways I didn't know were possible. It has helped me realize so many things about this existence
This was a very nice one. I have been trying very hard to allow myself to be sad and be angry. It’s refreshing after a while.
I thank you Teal for sharing this. Yes we wont a avoid the hard places and emotions. But going through them makes us strong and heals what needs healing.
I love how much this is speaking directly to me! As a person who has literally duct-taped injured ankle to continue snowboarding, just for one example...I have recently been a prime example of so many of these. Thanks again Teal! I am going to sit with this...
Great points. It's like spiritual dissociation/avoidance. Reunification and healing/integration are part of the time consuming and tough work of addressing root issues.
Is it considered spiritual bypassing to lay in bed and watch Ask Teal videos all day?
i think so. good night.
Nah! You are the one who decides!
i realize Im quite randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online?
@Kayden Maximiliano i would suggest flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Blaine Tripp yup, been using flixzone for since march myself :D
The good thing about this video is that it can help many people who are experiencing spiritual bypassing. It also helped me realize something about my family. I can't force them to undergo a spiritual transformation. they have to find it themselves in their own way. I may have found it. but they cant jump the gap from negative to positive instantaneously.
I love you Teal!! The spiritual community was needing these ideas. Thank you. Gracias guapa! We don't need more stupid smiles.
very interesting topic. i am a meditation teacher, what Teal explained here, really warn me of telling ppl overly meditate. I really agree that not avoid our pain. My understand, only when we fully feel the pain, then we can fully feel the happiness as well. After crying about 2 years, i start to have days that i woke with smile this year.
Very cool video. I didn’t know people use the meditation to detach like you said. I started meditation to see if I could feel again. And yes it worked. I feel more in control of my emotions and centered. In some cases there are people that are more egocentric than those who aren’t spiritual. Quite ironic LOL. I learned the hard way that I had to feel even the negative emotions. All emotions communicate something that we should be taking care of. And sometimes the toxicity of ignoring emotions and acting as if you’re happy all the time ends up ruining your progress
. teal im an avid watcher. you video today have brought a tear to my eye and plucked a string at the very base of my heart. i thank you deeeply for your honesty, compassion, and insight. namaste
-nick spurling
This video, now that I watch for the second time two months later, makes perfect sense . Thank you Teal. You are my very best guide through this journey of self discovery .
Wow. Had no idea. Such important focus on something I was not aware of. We all must see if we may be doing this on very subconscious levels. Thank you so much. Please keep up the good work for all that is.
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ThankU Well! Pretty great. The summation says it: A tool is useless unless it is used. 1980
My foray(sic?) into the spiritual community was brief cuz i was attacked. Yep, I was in immense pain after a tragedy. I left believing that I must have a universe-sized ego, meanwhile feeling my ego was utterly crushed. Repelled, I wouldn't go back.
Teal's video on authenticity, also great!, made the point that in being honest, we don't have to be brutally honest. So glad she said that! Yesterday I listened to a different teacher talk about anger. He emphasized anger does not equal violence. Bombshell, as i grew up where anger regularly morphed to violence. So, being calmly graciously angry feels inauthentic. Craaap!
I dreamt of integrating my shadow self, and the research I did after waking up led me to your video. Thank you, it was exactly what I needed to hear in this moment ✨
Eventually you get beyond this, though. It’s an important step, but you will get where you no longer need to wallow in the negative
You have said some very wise things here. I've intuitively come to these same conclusions but I've never heard anyone lay in out so clearly and concisely as you have. Love you videos
Teal is so easy to admire. Im happy that you've found this purpose over your experiences. Thanks for sharing.
Just got back after good few years to watch this one again. I'm not some big fan of yours but I really think it's one of d top 10 if not 5 videos I've ever watched on YT. Stay sharp!
Teal’s healing and doo-doo splendific gaze at the end of this video had me in a fun and healthy, amusing, healing state!! Gosh I Love her style!! Thank You TEAL SWEEZY!!!
It is so liberating to hear this OUT LOUD!
Spirituality should not be used in the place of seeing a therapist. Your issues, upbringing, parental influence will all continue to play a role in your present life until you look at your childhood programming. Spirituality is used as a band aid for an open wound and it doesn't work. It took me me years to see this truth and realise until I faced the truth of who I was, I couldn't move forward. I had to go back in order to move forward. Don't be fooled by spirituality. Teal, thank you. Very clear video and message.
Beautiful!. I spent many years after connecting to the new age movement spirituality bypassing what I didnt want to deal with. Her words make a lot of sense to me as i understand and connect to who I really am - Its the final stages of letting go of what people think of you and being your authentic self regardless of others opinions!
It's been a while since I've listened to Teal. I'll try not to separate myself from her wisdom for so long in the future!
once you stay true to you're self and you're feelings you become free.
That is what I learned here. It's not about feeling good or felling bad. It's about acceptance of you're self. To realize that you are simply what you are and should not judge or degrade you're self.
Peace everyone :)
I think you make some valid points I had never thought about before. Agreed with some below that negative can be turned to positive such as through laughter or humor, but only for a time. However, if you don't address the issue causing the negative emotions it will resurface and it will have to be worked through. That is what I feel you are getting at. I've noticed as well that meditation just like anything else when done in excess is not a healthy practice. Addiction is addiction no matter what it is. Eventually a person has to face their shadow and deal with it. If it's not actively pursued in a controlled environment when they're ready to deal with it and they bypass it, it will eventually manifest into a persons world to be dealt with whether that person is ready or not. Awesome topic and video as well as advice thanks for the heads up and bringing it to our awareness. Namaste'
This is so true! Thank you for speaking about this! I agree. We all have positive and negative times in our life. I have a "self help positivity only" guru friend and everything was fine until she got pregnant... then she maxed out on her morning sickness actually referring to it in the scientific sense in order to make it seem much worse than it really was. Thank Goodness that baby finally popped out because she was driving us all nuts forcing us all to be-stay-live positive while she drove her morning sickness negativity into the ground.
Guilty as charged. I'm doing my best to get through this now. It's quite a relief to have an honest reflection to assist me through this. Thanks Teal.
Awesome angel ..Love Love that...Healing cannot come from a space of inauthencity..Thanks shining soul...Much Luv
All my life I did this as I was raised in an ultra-religious environment. So glad someone broke it down so clearly. I will be alert to not fall into the pit of spiritual bypassing.
I have always appriciated her knowledge that comes from her 1st hand experiences in life .
One of the most useful tips for going through a spiritual day thanks Teal
Somehow every time I watch one of your videos they relate directly to some spiritual challenge or breakthrough I recently experienced.
Healing cannot come from a place of inauthenticity- YES. Authentically stated. Thank you Teal.
I'm seeing that the main obstacle to me fully meeting my human needs for love, community, and fulfillment is negative thinking. In this way I'm become aware of negativity and limiting beliefs, and creating strategies for meeting my goals incrementally.
I really dig that little tai chi energy animation opening; it reflects the balance in your teachings. Peace.
I find this ironic. You are clearly correct. I am currently allowing the most uncomfortable of my feelings so I can just be in this without being swayed to react. spiritual bypassing not only disallows what I am currently doing, it usually prevents what I am doing from being seen. but the only way to be equanimitous (so tempered as to not even be extreme in temperance) is to feel all feelings until you could feel them forever without care. This is true detachment for it does not hide a single feeling. thank you for sharing.
Authenticity is what will be sought instead of enlightenment. I think that’s a fantastic evolution!
You are very wise and enlightened. You're a blessing. I appreciate you. Thank you. 🕉️💕🕊️🌞
I thinks this can all be summed in the thought, Be present to who we are and be present to what we are always feeling... everything is information into who and what we are and where we've come from and that information, if we can be present to it, can help us heal and ultimately transcend ourselves to reach that greater place.
Good video, reminds me of the entire point of the movie 'Inside Out.' Sadness, darkness and empathy is integrated with the joy and light to create a full artistic picture. You cannot have one without the other.
thank you love and light to all
65 from 2739 people are prematurely spiritual practitioners. I would say we're on the right track Teal! Thank you