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HealthWarrior
Health is a state of complete harmony
of the body, mind and spirit.
When one is free from physical
disabilities and mental distractions,
the gates of the soul open.
~B.K.S.
Iyengar
Holistic Healing
The World Health Organisation defines health as "a state
of complete physical, mental and social well-being" and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.
In an age where it is almost universally accepted that health is much more than
the absence of disease, there is still a shortage of practical approaches that
truly acknowledge the significance of the body’s role in the healing process or
the impact of thoughts, emotions and shifting perception on our health.
Although we understand that these things are not separate, it often becomes
difficult to see how they are connected or how the connection might be useful.
Holistic (or Wholistic) medicine addresses the whole person - spirit,
relationships, mind, emotions, and body. Each of these five elements may need
attention individually and at the same time each is intimately related to all
the others. Each element can contribute to the development of illness and can
provide opportunities for treatments.
Spirit
is that part of us which incarnates
aspects of our soul and serves as our continuous connection with our higher self
and the “Higher Power”. Spirit brings with it life purposes and lessons, which
are expressed and learned through all of the elements of our being. Spirit is
experienced as the “intuitive knowing of right and wrong” in our lives; as
inspirations, awakenings, and transcendent awareness that comes through
communing with nature, with spiritual teachers, and through meditation and
prayer; through synchronicities – those wonderful ‘coincidences' that hint to us
of a transcendent choreography in our lives; through challenges in our lives
that waken us to ask questions about the meaning of life, to ask for help, and
to marvel at the miracles of healings that are given to us.
Relationships with our environment include
land, water, air, and all the fauna and flora thereon. Each of these elements is
a conscious, living part of Gaia, the geo-biological being that is our planet
Earth. When we are in a healing relationship with Gaia, we are stewards of the
land and waters and air; wise neighbours to the wildlife, and shepherds to the
domesticated animals and plants on our planet. When we act irresponsibly, we are
like a virus or a cancer in this environment, even threatening its continued
existence as we know it
Relationships
with each other
provide
lessons–through each of the five elements–in offering, giving, asking and
receiving on all levels of our being. We are born into a family and develop
further relationships with others who are friends, colleagues and opponents in
this spiritual dance that we call life. Our lessons are endless in their
varieties of content and form, but the common denominators are the overcoming of
negative, angry, hateful, vengeful relationships and the establishment of
positive, loving, caring, forgiving and accepting ones.
Mind organises our understanding of the
world. Most of mind's basic assumptions are laid down as a child, and these
become our default beliefs and operating systems for the rest of our lives. Mind
contributes to spirit through prayers, intent and dedication to healing of the
All. Mind seeks to understand what life is about and may learn through linear
reasoning or heart wisdom. Spirit informs mind, for the most part through
whispered intuitions but sometimes through the thunder and lightning of near
death experiences. Mind and emotions are activated and motivated by
relationships–through the feedback of feedback nurturing and positive
interactions or hard knocks.
Emotions
are responses to inner and outer
experiences, particularly our relationships. We may feel hurt, anxious, fearful,
angry or sad in response to negative events in our lives; we may feel joy,
happiness, peace, compassion and elation. Emotions colour our relationships with
other people. When we are in harmony with ourselves and others, we experience
positive emotions. When we are in disharmony with others, our relationships with
others move us to awareness of our emotions and theirs. Strong emotional
responses are stimuli to explore our past emotional experiences and our inner
rules about relating to people – often exposing inner fears that block us from
being in the now; awakening us to see and hear others as they really are; and
leading us to reassess how we may be behaving according to inner rules we
established long ago for handling our emotions.
Emotions
are also stored in the body. This
is why we may literally develop a pain in the neck when we are suffering from a
relationship with someone whom we call a pain in our neck, or may develop
stomach problems when we are always swallowing down our feelings.
Body
is subject to problems from many
causes: congenital, infectious, metabolic, traumatic, allergic, toxic,
neo-plastic, degenerative, emotional, mental and spiritual. Wholistic care can
address the physical body with touch, massage, bio-energy interventions
(allopathic (conventional Western) medications, hormones, surgery, and genetic
manipulations. Physical problems often lead us to spiritual awareness through
prayer and healing. Peak experiences during sports may open our spiritual
awareness. Particularly around the end of physical life, we are moved to seek
spiritual explanations for our physical existence.
Body
speaks to mind through symptoms and
illnesses, often calling out for attention to tensions and stresses that are
buried in the body and festering.
Body
participates in expression and storage
of emotions, through the brain and nerves, hormones and musculoskeletal system.
Coming in the other direction, body tensions and symptoms alert us to
disharmonies of emotions that are outside our conscious awareness.
The Healer Within
“HealthWarrior” was established in 2006 in response to a need for coaching
around the debilitating affects of Cancer, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury,
not only to the Survivor, but also to family and care-giver.
Our intention is to, amongst other things, promote and support healing of people
with Cancer, Stroke, TBI and other life-altering illnesses; to assist you to
access “The Healer Within”, and to inspire you to ”live your best life”
Disclaimer
Please note that this
site does not ascribe to any particular Religion, but focuses on the Spiritual.
It may therefore contain information from various Spiritual & Religious sources,
and will cover a cross-section of cultures, ancient and modern.
This site will also offer information on various alternative healing methods.
These methods are in no way to be used as a self-diagnosis, and should be
performed by a qualified healer. Please consult your Doctor before undertaking
any of the alternative healing methods.
Our remedies oft
In ourselves do lie
~ William Shakespeare~
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