Healing: Restoring Wholeness
- Andrew Turtle
- Nov 6, 2023
- 3 min read
"We all require healing, the process of 'making whole.' We are in a continuous state of healing, be it our bodies, minds, souls, relationships, or the planet on which we live. To achieve wholeness, life demands a journey of healing that encompasses our personalities, families, communities, cities, states, nations, and the diverse cultures within which we reside. Healing is about the journey toward making our beings whole, our existence whole."
Healing is the spiritual work we are all engaged in on this planet. Everyone, from the everyday person to the most enlightened yogis, is on a path toward wholeness. The universe is in a constant interplay of entities and the connections they form as they interact, an ongoing exchange. We grapple with the balance of our natures as we seek harmony in a natural world that can shift from equilibrium to disequilibrium in the blink of an eye. We all share a destiny: to restore this balance as much as possible, to become as whole as possible. To heal. To do the work.
In a world that often feels fragmented and turbulent, the journey of healing stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us of our innate capacity to restore balance and wholeness. The process of healing, often considered a spiritual endeavour, extends beyond our selves to encompass our families, communities, and the very planet we call home.
"We all require healing, the process of 'making whole,'" resonates as a universal truth. From the physical well-being of our bodies to the intricate landscapes of our minds and souls, we find ourselves in a continuous state of healing. Our relationships, too, require this gentle mending, as do the wounds inflicted upon our shared planet.
To achieve true wholeness, we embark on a profound journey of healing, one that spans the spectrum of our existence. It takes us through the depths of our personalities, where we confront our fears, doubts, and insecurities and emerge stronger and more resilient. It extends to our families, where we offer support and receive it in kind, creating bonds that nurture and sustain.
Communities, cities, states, nations, and the diverse cultures that weave our societal tapestry all play a part in this grand process. Healing, in this sense, is about more than just individual betterment; it's about mending the collective human spirit.
"Healing is the spiritual work we are all engaged in on this planet." Regardless of who we are, from the ordinary person navigating the complexities of daily life to the most enlightened yogis exploring the depths of spiritual awakening, we are united by this shared endeavour. It is a reminder that the universe is in a constant interplay of entities, each interconnected in the grand dance of existence. Our interactions form an ongoing exchange that influences the ebb and flow of our world.
Yet, as we engage in this healing work, we grapple with the balance of our natures. We strive for harmony in a natural world that can transition from equilibrium to disequilibrium in the blink of an eye. The challenges we face, whether in the form of personal trials, societal conflicts, or global crises, remind us of the fragility of our equilibrium. However, it is within these challenges that we discover our strength and resilience, our ability to heal and to adapt.
We all share a destiny: to restore balance as much as possible, to become as whole as possible. This is our collective purpose, our shared mission. It is a call to action, a reminder that the healing journey is not passive but an active and intentional endeavour.
To heal is to do the work, not just for ourselves but for the world. As we strive for wholeness, we contribute to the restoration of balance in our lives, our communities, and our planet. In this ongoing process, we find the path to harmony, to becoming as whole as possible. And so, we heal, collectively and individually, knowing that the journey itself is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of the human heart.
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