The Spiritual Dimension of Health

One of the most profound spheres as human beings, is the Spiritual dimension of health. This dimension relates to the person´s relation to a ultimate power, energy and/or higher purpose that pervades in all things.

This sphere brings together faith, meaning and the will to live. The spiritual dimension is and will be ever interlinked with health as it has been since the beginning of times. It is present in all cultures and societies. In a way, it can be thought as a journey for an answer to the questions: why are we here? what is our purpose? where are we going? among many others.

This sphere is interlinked with religion but not limited to it. Rather it expands into family, naturalism, community, and God.

Whether one is in sickness, pain or in a state of wellness, the spiritual dimension profoundly influences our response and approach to sickness and health.

Stay tuned to learn more about the spiritual dimension. This was a short introduction to this sphere and will be covered in greater detail in future posts.

Jorge A Cevallos, MD