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The Rise of Spiritual, Not Religious
The Rise of Spiritual, Not Religious

While I don’t have any quantitative data, I have gathered qualitative data on spiritually embodied spiritual experiences and practices. Spirituality is increasing and I see this as an expression of the rising divine feminine, which isn’t structured or contained the way divine masculine energy is. The divine feminine whispers to you about an unseen world not wholly governed by logic and reason. She sings a song of creativity, joy, and connection that is for you and you alone. Identifying as a spiritual person may mean saying, “No thank you” to the hierarchy present in many religions and recognizing there is a Self within you that is wise, compassionate, and all-knowing. A spiritual practice helps you get in touch with this Self.

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Denise Renyespiritual bypassing, spirituality, spontaneous embodied spiritual experience, spiritual practice, spiritual abuse, religion, religious abuse, psychology of money, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and the body
Why Spirituality and Religion are not the Same
Why Spirituality and Religion are not the Same

The big difference with spirituality is it’s not based on hierarchy. There’s no barrier between you and a spiritual figure or force. Instead of a middle person or religious leader telling you what to think or do, there’s direct access. With spirituality, there may be certain rituals (lighting a candle, playing certain music, etc.) but there also may not be. It’s up to you what you do and what you don’t do.

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Psychology and SpiritualityDenise Renyespiritual bypassing, spirituality, spiritual abuse, spontaneous embodied spiritual experience, religion, religious abuse, inner healing, inner work, inner child
What is Spiritual Bypassing?
What is Spiritual Bypassing?

We human beings are complex and often, unconsciously and creatively, employ various strategies to avoid pain: primarily addictions and bypassing. Spiritual bypassing is sidestepping or avoiding facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasks but talking the talk of an individual who is more “spiritually evolved.”

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Psychology and SpiritualityDenise Renyespiritual abuse, spiritual bypassing, ptsd, psychological healing, spirituality, inner work, addiction and recovery, addiction, love addiction
Why Saying Goodbye to Abuse Can Feel Mixed
Why Saying Goodbye to Abuse Can Feel Mixed

Saying goodbye to Trump, or any abusive person, is tricky and very much a mixed bag. Some common responses to ending an abusive relationship are guilt, fear, relief, and uncertainty. Much uncertainty arises around: Will they just leave without creating a traumatic scene? Will they hurt me on the way out?

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Denise Renyeemotional abuse, domestic violence, spiritual abuse, financial abuse, marin county sexologist, marin county psychologist, marin county CA, marin county