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Cyndy Sheldon,
MSW
A
Wholistic Approach to Life
We are intricate beings living in an environment with nature and other
beings, on a planet, in a universe, part of multiple universes and on and
on… Seeing ourselves in this larger context can expand our
understanding of who we are.
The word Gestalt means
"the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". This implies
that the whole has an essence, which we can sense and feel if we are tuned
into it. Each being has an essence, each organization, group, family and
environment as well. So often when we live in the fast lane, experiencing
others as "labels", understanding only in "sound
bites", we miss the essence, the whole of what is…The key to the
whole is slowing down and connecting with our inner being, and the inner
essence of all around us in the here and now.
By understanding our essence,
we become clearer about "the me who is aware", who we are deep
inside, under the layers of personality, education, training and
socialization. Knowing, honoring and listening to this inner being is the
most important thing we can do for ourselves. And then many of our concerns
can fall into place.
This wholistic Gestalt approach
implies "a way of life", with similarities to larger
philosophical systems and indigenous ways.
Finding balance in the here and
now, personally and in our families and organizations, helps keep us alive
and healthy as we move forward during these most unusual times.
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Through Awareness Comes Choice
“Pay Attention to the Obvious”
Fritz Perls,
founder of Gestalt
Therapy
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website by
Lynnette Allen and Curtis DuBois
www.lynnallen.net
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