We are multifaceted beings, each of us made up of various aspects that contribute to our overall well-being:
- Soul / Spiritual Strength
- Emotional Flexibility
- Mental Stability
- Physical Resilience
Yet, in our daily lives, we often neglect the spiritual dimension of our existence. The mere mention of the soul or spirituality can elicit dismissive reactions, with many labelling it as “woo-woo” and distancing themselves from it. We’ve become experts at cutting off this fundamental part of who we are, but this separation comes at a significant cost. Eventually, this disconnection catches up with us, leaving us confused and adrift when life no longer makes sense or when things go awry without explanation.
We also pretend to have control over our emotions—until we’re tested. In a calm state, we might believe we’re in control, but for many, just the right circumstances or words provoke anger, dissociation, deflection, or any number of unpleasant emotional responses. True emotional flexibility means our reactions are appropriate to the situation, not confined within a narrow band of tolerance that can easily be breached.
Mental health is another area shrouded in stigma. Many of us convince ourselves we don’t need support, believing that those who do are somehow weaker or flawed. This illusion helps us feel superior as if we have everything under control.
When it comes to our physical bodies, we’re a bit more forgiving—at least when injuries are involved. But even then, the injury must be from something noble or heroic, or it’s seen as a weakness. We rarely allow ourselves the grace to be vulnerable, to acknowledge that not all physical setbacks are under our control.
Isn’t it time we stop this nonsense?
It’s no wonder so many people are suffering from poor health. We’re denying over 95% of our wholistic nature, trying to keep it all together while ignoring the cracks that inevitably form under the strain.