ID120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Medicine Wheel, Human Nature
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Medicine wheel ancient symbol of the universe used to help people understand things or ideas that we often cannot physically see. A major symbol of peaceful interaction among all living beings on earth. Can be expressed in many different ways. Reflects the cosmic order and the unity of all things in the universe. Reflects several concepts that are common to many aboriginal approaches to helping; wholeness, balance, connectedness or relationships, harmony, growth, and healing. Bala(cid:374)(cid:272)e: o(cid:374)e ele(cid:373)e(cid:374)t (cid:272)a(cid:374)"t (cid:271)e fo(cid:272)used o(cid:374) (cid:373)ore tha(cid:374) the others. Harmony: harmony with others, the world, and within oneself to have a good life. Growth: growth and learning involve developing the body, mind, heart, and spirit in a harmonious manner. Healing: viewed as a journey, something that is practiced daily throughout our lives. If the positive aspects of the self are taken care of, the negative side will die a natural death.
