In this episode of Everyday Spirituality, hosts Colin and Monique dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the risks of spiritual bypassing and the misuse of spiritual practices like meditation, yoga, and plant medicine. 💡✨

We explore how these practices can serve as powerful tools for personal growth or lead to unintended harm when misapplied. Colin and Monique bring raw honesty to topics like cultural appropriation, the whitewashing of Indigenous traditions, and how group meditations can either elevate or blur the boundaries of consciousness. 🌍

💬 In This Episode, We Discuss:

👉 Spiritual bypassing and how it can lead to harm

👉 The risks of meditation, especially for mental health issues

👉 Misuse of plant medicine like Ayahuasca in modern wellness culture

👉 How traditional spiritual practices are being whitewashed

👉 The balance between spiritual expansion and staying grounded in reality

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

🌿 Buddhist Monks' meditation practices and mental health assessments

🌿 Indigenous perspectives on Ayahuasca and plant medicine

🌿 Group meditations and collective consciousness

💬 Key Quotes:

✍️ "The real meditation happens in real life. It’s about preparing you for when life hits the fan." — Colin

✍️ "Just because it’s a plant doesn’t mean it can’t kill you. The misuse of plant medicine is a real issue." — Monique

✍️ "We can guide someone in their healing journey, but we can’t heal them. It’s their own responsibility." — Colin

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