Defining Wholeness
Wholeness: a thing complete in itself, or comprising all its parts or elements.
This is the first post in a series exploring the deeper meaning of wholeness, its practical aspects, and why it matters. I became more sensitive to what wholeness means as I got older and began focusing on the deeper, lasting things in life, the things that really matter. Whatever you see is temporal, but what you cannot see is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18).
What I've Learned From Pain
Have you ever been in pain, physical or emotional? I have, more times than I'd like. I hated that season of pain. I wished the pain would go away and my tears would stop. But in hindsight, I see that my greatest growth came during that season. Growth, whether in my faith or in emotional strength, was born because of and in spite of pain. The next time a painful season came around, I sought out the life lesson hidden within it.
The Journey Toward Wholeness
It's impossible to avoid pain, especially emotional pain, in this life. So my response has been to become the whole version of myself: the highest and best version of who I am, content in my identity and my purpose here. That's what started my journey of pursuing wholeness, and helping the people in my circle of influence do the same. It's also the reason my blog is named "Be Whole Creations." I want to help people be whole in every part of their being, not just the physical body, but the mind and soul as well.
Brokenness Is the Opposite of Wholeness
Brokenness is the opposite of wholeness, and it's rampant in our society today. Brokenness leads to the sabotage of relationships and careers, and ultimately, to a dissatisfied and unfulfilling life.
What Turns Someone Toward Wholeness?
In my experience, the turn toward wholeness begins when:
- Someone reaches the end of themselves.
- Someone desires to live a life different from their current one and seeks to improve it. "Seek, and you will find" (Matthew 7:7).
In the next post, I'll share some practical steps toward wholeness. I'd love to hear from you: your experiences and your thoughts on being whole.
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