Rhythm Replaces Strength

The rhythms of the body and the rhythms of the planet have great wisdom, but rhythm is not about maximal efficiency, something that our current productivity culture insists upon. Rather, it is connected to vitality and life. Our own capacity to heal is incredible, yet in our current western medical culture, we put more emphasis on outside interventions. This is true in educational systems, where we may not allow the natural unfolding of learning, but rather put standards and benchmarks above natural curiosity and interest. In other words, we have a regenerative body, but it needs time and rhythm to regenerate, to grow, to adapt, to learn. Dr. Adam Blanning introduces us to "interoception," our ability to sense our own well-being, what Steiner called Life Sense. We look at the importance of the 24 hour rhythm, a cycle of light and dark, and its connection to our “I”, the most individual part of us. We need forces of vitality to live and to heal. These forces are part of life and we can access them through the slow but wise physiology standing behind all of this, and behind anthroposophical medicine. All of these thoughts, all of these fresh perspectives on healing, are why Adam and Laura are so excited to share our podcast with you! Please follow and share. Find more resources at helpthehealers.org and support this work by making a donation at medicalsection.goetheanum.ch.Email [email protected] with your questions and ideas. Follow us on Instagram @medical_section.