Is it possible at all, to arrive at wholeness? – It would be no surprise if your mind has been grappling with this question after reading the previous issue. The three-dimensional description of wholeness that was presented there, would have kindled questions such as; “how is it possible for anyone, to be complete, to have perfect health and be without any flaw?”, “Would God expect us to be perfect like Him?” and, “Is it not foolhardy, even to aspire for such an impossible dream?” In fact, if you had had such questions, it is a very good sign. The very objective of this series is to find answers to these questions. Rather than answering these questions with easy or ready-made answers, let us attempt to understand the real meaning of wholeness.
‘Wholeness’ is a word replete with diverse meanings, levels and dimensions. There is also special dynamics that facilitate the relationship between different parts that make up the whole. It is essential to understand each of these different factors and put them into practice in our journey towards wholeness. Above all, wholeness is not merely a philosophical, psychological or a theological concept but a tangible and applicable entity that has a great impact on our every day life. In fact, a truly ‘holistic person’ would bear witness to the fact that it touches the core of our being and seeps into every fibre of our existence. In this essay, we shall discuss the five different flavours of the meaning of wholeness that we experience in our day-to-day lives.
Fr. Dr. Joseph Jeyaraj, sdb
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