Medicine
Wheel Philosophy
The Medicine Wheel is an ancient
symbol which embodies the Circle of
Life.
The circle mirrors the
organization of the universe; the four seasons, the four
directions (common to indigenous people of N and S
America) the four elements, the four symbolic races or
tribes of people, the four aspects of self, the four
seasons of our life, the animal symbols for each
direction etc.. It stresses the integration of the
'whole'.
There are many different ways that
this symbol can be used to express important, holistic
ideas. For example, the Medicine Wheel teaches us we have
four aspects to our nature: the mental, the physical, the
emotional, and the spiritual. Aboriginal philosophy
stresses harmony and these aspects of self must be
equally developed in a healthy, well-balanced
individual.
|
