Is Your Health Perspective Too Narrow? Embrace Holism for a Balanced Future.
The term "holistic health" is a loaded phrase. It’s often perceived as rebellious against modern medicine. And it’s associated with mistrust and hippy culture. The imagery of herbal tinctures and dried plants in a witchy-looking brick building may come to mind.
Yet, holistic health is more expansive and neutral than its stigma suggests. In essence, it points to holism, the idea of considering the entirety of something. In this case, it refers to your total health. As a holistic health enthusiast and copywriter, I shed light on the truth of genuine health and well-being.
Let's explore why a holistic approach is the most sustainable option for optimal health. And why it’s essential for shaping a healthier tomorrow.
What is (w)holism?
Holism means taking in the whole. Adopting a holistic outlook where all components connect is expansive. Nothing exists in isolation; all pieces work symbiotically to form a unified whole. When applied to life, this concept crafts a holistic lens. It reveals the interconnectedness of everything—macro with micro, individual with collective.
This is an essential concept to understand for a better today and future.
Applying this holistic outlook to health involves considering every aspect: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This broad perspective extends to understanding how your health impacts others and the planet.
"As within, so without. As above, so below."
In a YouTube video on holistic living (1), Paul Chek breaks down a holistic mindset of life. He speaks to holism and finding true balance in life, within and without. His work at the Chek Institute (2) offers a perspective often overlooked. He highlights the essential role of holism and a broader lens to health.
Holism Means Balance
In his book, The Slight Edge (3), Jeff Olson discusses how repeating positive habits creates your dream reality. By applying the slight edge in one area of your life, you affect the other areas of your life. This concept applies to health and holism.
Finding optimal physical health means you can also find optimal health in all other areas of your life, too. This is how I view healing and achieving holistic health. Finding total holistic health on all layers is the true path to being a healthy human.
Seeing life like this reveals how every choice compounds and relates to everything else. This affirms a better, healthier future. The opposite is true, too. If you compound negative habits or thoughts, your life becomes a myriad of negative and unwanted outcomes. True holism acknowledges that individual health connects with the health of the collective. If one aspect is out of balance, the entire system is too. But, working towards balance in one aspect creates momentum for total equilibrium.
Holism, a dynamic experience akin to nature's ebb and flow, speaks to finding true balance. A balanced state across all life leads to a sense of wholeness, rippling out into relationships, the collective, and the planet. This is true holistic health.
Approaching health and life with a holistic lens aids in personal healing and collective well-being.
Let's Go Beyond Physical Health And Be More Holistic
Society's focus on the physical aspect of health is too narrow. Medical evaluations focus on physical symptoms and vital signs. This emphasis on the physical is unsustainable, as hyper-fixation leads to inevitable imbalance.
Basing total health on the physical may result in misdiagnosis and mistreatment. A narrow focus misses opportunities for true balance. This perpetuates imbalances in individuals and the collective.
True health and healing carry a responsibility beyond personal well-being — it influences those around you and the world at large.
Holism helps discern the root cause of health imbalances. It does this by providing a broader perspective than the physical alone. The physical body serves as a gateway to understanding holism and true health. But remember, symptoms are one way the body communicates. Combining the physical aspect with other perspectives sets the stage for a holistic approach.
In addition to conventional medical care, more than one-third of Americans (4) also use alternative practices for their health care needs. This means that traditional holistic approaches like Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine help achieve balance in the body. These time-tested approaches focus on total balance throughout the entire being. This reflects their sustainability and understanding of holism.
Why Holistic Health Is Important
A holistic approach to health considers all aspects — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — in conjunction with the collective. True, optimal health is achievable only when striving towards holism collectively. Which is why it's important to start developing this mindset for the future.
Believing in our separation from everything outside of us isolates us from the whole. Holistic health bridges the gaps within ourselves and with the planet, fostering a sense of belonging.
This perspective, rooted in unification, leads to balance within and extends to creating balance in the external world.
Holism is not just about individual well-being. It encompasses the balance of relationships, connection to the planet, and a link to something greater than oneself. Everything is interconnected — within and without, above and below.
Maintaining narrow perceptions hinders achieving true health. It's akin to watering only part of a garden and hoping it will all bloom. Embracing a holistic approach to life is a symbol of balance, adhering to the notion that "how you do one thing is how you do everything."
Seeking True Balance in Your Holistic Health Business
Embracing a holistic approach is not just a philosophy for your health. It's an equally crucial principle for the sustainable growth of your health business.
There is a parallel between cultivating well-being and building a lasting marketing model. This underscores the significance of intentional, long-term efforts. Much like the dedication you invest in your holistic health clients, a holistic mindset towards marketing is just as important.
By choosing a holistic view of your business, you're prioritizing immediate gains. And also nurturing the foundation for long-term success. The copy I craft aligns seamlessly with your values and aspirations. Let's embark on this journey together towards a sustainable and thriving health business.
Book a free consultation call today, and let's build a marketing strategy that resonates with your holistic work.
