Living on Principle

Living on principle

“As a human being you have no choice about the fact that you need a philosophy. Your only choice is whether you define your philosophy by a conscious, rational, disciplined process of thought and scrupulously logical deliberation – or let your subconscious accumulate a junk heap of unwarranted conclusions, false generalizations, undefined contradictions, undigested slogans, unidentified wishes, doubts and fears, thrown together by chance, but integrated by your subconscious into a kind of mongrel philosophy and fused into a single, solid weight: self-doubt, like a ball and chain in the place where your mind’s wings should have grown.” ~ Ayn Rand

I would wager that most people would find that quote very powerful and true. I would also wager that in the same breath they would think to themselves: "What (if anything) does philosophy have to do with health and life?"

Make no mistake: the world health crisis is a philosophical one, particularly derived from the main branch of philosophy -- Metaphysics.

Most people link the idea of philosophy to a Sunday afternoon activity usually involving coffee or tea with a friend. We get together and “philosophize” and then return to “the real world” on Monday with no significant impact on our lives. Even this idea itself is based on a philosophy (the philosophy of Immanuel Kant).

Here are some others:
"What a terrible thing for that person to do, but he couldn't help it. He is only human." (Augustine)
"It might be true in theory, but not in practice." (Hegel)
"Don't be so sure; you can't be sure of anything." (Kant)

The point is: philosophy is vital in the world and you have accepted bits and pieces of various philosophies.

Health and wellness are no different! When most people think of losing weight they think that they have to do more “cardio”. People think that eating whole grains is different and better than eating refined grains, that health can be found in a pill bottle, and that getting older is synonymous with aches, pains, and arthritis. All these ideas are based on incorrect philosophies on health.

Life By Design is a also a philosophy. It is based on the exact opposite principles and ideas than the current “sick” care model. It is in this gap where success lies. By following correct principles, results (more health, vitality, energy, less medication, less illness and less disease) are a natural extension. If the “sick” care philosophies were correct, wouldn’t we see similar results? Instead we are sicker and more diseased than ever before.

The problem is not a shortage of doctors, not enough hospitals, or too many bacteria. The problem is simply philosophical. The next series of newsletters will discuss where the errors in current medical philosophy are, and how they are contributing to symptoms, sickness, and disease. I will also share with you how the Life By Design philosophy perceives the same circumstance and how it has led to success after success worldwide.