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We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful) and ability to function in the face of changes in themselves and their relationships with their environment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Health is about maintaining balance and meaning in life, not just the absence of illness.
This quote emphasizes that health should be understood as an active process rather than merely the absence of disease. It highlights the importance of an individual's ability to perceive life as coherent, manageable, and meaningful, which is crucial for functioning effectively in a changing environment and fostering resilient relationships.
Themes
HealthWell-BeingCoherenceFunctionChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a health seminar, I shared this quote to illustrate that true health encompasses more than just physical symptoms.
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