How do we describe the industry of health? How we describe it will in turn influence what we study, how we study it, where and how we focus our energy, talents and resources. So what is it we want? More health? Greater vitality? Improved expression of our potential? What do you want for yourself and your family? Where is your focus? Let’s take “health care”. While the thought is to promote health, “health care” the way we use it is at best early detection or management of an existing problem that has strayed so far off course to be labelled a disease. Meaning that the expression of health is … [Read more...]
Future Thinking
Last week we looked at the salutogenesis model in medicine compared to the pathology model. If you missed it, go there now as this week is a continuation of that post. What we un-covered in that post is that we cannot study disease to create health. Let’s take a look at this model in a social context. When Mother Theresa was asked if she would participate in an anti-war demonstration, she was cited as saying that she would not join a march to denounce war. When asked why, she stated “I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a … [Read more...]
Rejoice and Renew
Welcome to 2013! What do you want for this coming year? More confidence, vitality, or more connection with people? Perhaps inner peace or greater self-awareness? Maybe lining up your actions to match who you really are? What "new and good" things do you want to renew from 2012 and take with you into 2013? What small to grand things will you rejoice over from 2012? How do you rejoice...what does that look like for you? In 2013, one of my top goals is to designate the space (meaning the time and place) to experience "self", the inward journey of being more present and centred. Truly … [Read more...]
Aren’t You Worth It?
What is the "it" you may be asking? Well, "it" is whatever you think "it" should be. The "it" may be happiness, love, fulfillment, peace and vitality. If "it" is possible for others why is "it" not possible for you, too? Socrates said that "An unexamined life isn't worth living." Well I am unsure that that is fully true, as I've found there are times when I haven't examined my own life for a while...but eventually I do get back to examining it. So when should we examine our lives? Well, ideally on a regular basis, and this is the significance of making time to experience "ourselves". Just … [Read more...]
Are You Just Like Others or Are You Unique?
Are you just like others or are you unique? Is there anyone else on this planet like you? So why do you compare yourself to others? In my opinion, we need to get away from comparing ourselves to others. It sets us on a slippery slope. We deserve to compare ourselves to the best version we can imagine of ourselves. Knowing we do the best we can with where we consciously are each day. Do you know what the best version of you is in every area of your life? Perhaps an easier target is for you to have an ideal plan to work toward in every area of your life: If we do not live our life on purpose, … [Read more...]