Spiritual bypassing can include phrases that might fit in with what is called "toxic positivity." Statements like "you'll feel better soon" or "it could be worse" can feel dismissive to someone who is hurting. Mimamoru: A Japanese Practice of Watchful RestraintIn Japanese, mimamoru means watching over a child without unnecessary interference, trusting their capacity to move through difficulty on their own (Nakatsubo et al., 2021). This practice is found in Japanese child care, elder care, and home settings (Bamba & Haight, 2009). Japanese families learn mimamoru through experience and by watching each other do it.