In the pursuit of health and wholeness, we often seek external solutions, turning to various modalities, healers, and therapies in the hopes of finding the answers we crave. However, the ancient wisdom of the Sanskrit language offers a profound perspective that challenges this approach.
The word "Svāsthya" (स्वास्थ्य), which translates to "getting centered into one's own being," suggests that the true path to health and wellbeing lies not in the external, but in the depths of our own inner landscape.
The etymology of "Svāsthya" reveals the essence of this philosophy.
The word is composed of two key components: "SWA" (the being) and "STHA" (centered).
This suggests that true health is not about acquiring something from the outside, but rather, it is about recognizing and actualizing the inherent wisdom and wholeness that resides within us. It is a call to realize ourselves, to be rooted in the core of our own being.
This insight is both profound and liberating.
It reminds us that all the answers we seek, the clarity and insight we long for, are not found in external sources, but rather, they are already present within us. The word "INsight" itself speaks to this truth – the illumination we desire comes from the inside, not from the outside.
The concept of "Svāsthya" also challenges our notions of wisdom and knowledge. The root word "sapience," which means the ability to think and act using experience, reminds us that the only true experience we can have is our own.
Yet, as we delve into this understanding, we often encounter a curious resistance. When clients come to me seeking answers, I often find that their true reluctance lies in the fear of truly knowing themselves and realising their own power.
But the path to true health and wellbeing is not an easy one. It requires a willingness to face our fears, to shed the layers of conditioning and self-deception, and to embrace the rawness of our own experience. It is a journey of courage, vulnerability, and radical self-acceptance.
And yet, the rewards of this journey are immense.
When we truly commit to the exploration of our own being, when we become willing to see and accept ourselves in all our complexity, we unlock a wellspring of wisdom, clarity, and wholeness that cannot be found anywhere else. Health, in this context, becomes not just a state of physical or mental well-being, but a profound state of integration, where we are fully present, fully alive, and fully connected to the essence of our own existence.
So, I ask you, do you truly want to know yourself? If the answer is a resounding yes, then the path to true health and wellbeing is yours to uncover. It may not be an easy journey, but it is one that holds the promise of a deeper, more authentic life – a life rooted in the timeless wisdom of "Svāsthya."