Oct 14 2008
Health According to Bran Respiration
To be healthy in body and mind must signify more than a mere absence of disease. Absence of disease is just a starting point for the real meaning of health. According to Brain Respiration, health of body and mind signifies the ability to consciously use one hundred percent of the abilities and energy of the body and mind.
Recognition that, “my body is not me, but mine”, and that “my mind is not me, but mine”, is the basis for our definition of health. The body and mind are not ends in themselves, but superb vehicles through which we are able to realize the desire of our souls. Unless we use the body and mind to fulfill the needs of the soul, we are not using them healthily, no matter how well developed they may be. A tool works best when used for its intended purpose. When we use our body and mind to accomplish the work of the soul, we can say that they are healthy.
Dr. Ilchi advice that individual health of body and mind is necessary for social health. When each individual has the capacity to fulfill his roles and responsibilities for the benefit of all, then society is healthy. To fulfill these roles and responsibilities, individuals must be capable, intelligent, and skillful. To maintain social health, they must cultivate relationships and create communities. Just as we need regular exercise, proper diet, and time to play in order to maintain proper physical health, there are three basic components to a healthy society. These are honesty, diligence, and a deep sense of responsibility. These three values form the ethical backbone of any healthy society.
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