Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 5, Issue -2, 1 August 2020 | Page 21

for our perspectives and beliefs, we can become empowered once again.

9. The trap of the Saviour Complex
This trap is related to the previously mentioned trap of wanting to help
others. The Saviour Complex is adopted by people who feel a sense of
superiority to the rest of humanity. Their sense of being “different” and more
“spiritually elevated” can make them feel as though they are destined to fix
the world. The Saviour Complex can most often be seen within the
“lightworker/Starseed/healer” circles who tend to put themselves up on
pedestals, believing it is their cosmic duty to “save the planet.” This
perception aligns with the belief that there is something “wrong” with reality
and that other people are “broken” and need to be fixed (which is an ego
perspective). This perception also leads to an inflated egos’ sense of
“specialness” and self-importance.
The Saviour Complex can go one step further and evolve into a Martyr
Complex. Martyrs believe they must “bear the burdens” of others.
Obviously, this is an extremely unhealthy way of living which is based on
Christian conditioning (think of the story of Jesus). By “carrying” other
people’s pain, Martyrs bypass taking responsibility for their own happiness
and enable other people’s immature behaviour.
10. The trap of attachment
After experiencing profound and expansive mystical experiences which
often come after significant spiritual growth, it is common for us to attach to
the experience. It can be painful to come down from these experiences and
return back to usual, unenlightened reality. We can also attach to our
“stories” and beliefs about spirituality. Because the mind tries to make
sense of this transcendent experience, it will often latch onto various ideas
as a form of control. But the more we attach to our beliefs, stories, desires,
and mental interpretations, the more we suffer. We forget that everything
passes, even transcendent experiences. Enlightenment isn’t a destination, it