A soul connection not only inspires us to expand, but also forces us to confront whatever stands in the way of that expansion.

John Welwood, PhD, (1943–2019) was an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, editor, and author often noted for his introduction of the concept of “spiritual bypassing,” or using spiritual practices to sidestep dealing with unresolved emotional issues. He was known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts and showing effects of meditation on the nature of the mind.