In a world that's become a rather colourful cocktail of yoga mats, kale smoothies, and hyper charged vortex energy power crystals, the quest for wellth & wellness has reached new heights and paradigms. This quest for that secret sauce to balance our chakras, clear our energy fields, and make our inner Zen garden as tranquil as possible, is seemingly never-ending. And so, that might just be the case, as the Zen proverb goes: "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood, carry water." You can stop drinking water, eating food but that unusually ends badly. Other things however, are not so simple to comprehend...
Human Design, a system rooted in a blend of science and mysticism founded by Ra Uru Hu, offers an intricate blueprint for our lives. Inspired by astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and the Chakras, it goes beyond classical astrological horoscopes to create a personalised map of your strengths, weaknesses, and the uniqueness. So, how does Human Design fit into of holistic wellness? Well, the answer is part astrology, part quantum physics, lots of other stuff and ultimately all about you and your body's innate intelligence.
Physical Wellness
As a Generator, you may thrive on consistent, energy-driven workouts, while Projectors may find gentler, more mindful practices helpful. By aligning your exercise routine and dietary choices with your Human Design Type, can offer insight into what physical practice works best for your well-being.
Mental Wellness
The mental layer of our well-being often feels like an intricate labyrinth. Human Design offers a sophisticated approach to this complexity. By understanding your Type and Centres, you can adapt your mindfulness practices to match your cognitive style. If you're a Projector, your deep insights may be channelled through journaling and reflection, whereas Manifestors may lean towards assertive, action-oriented strategies.
Emotional Wellness
Emotional balance is another vital layer of well-being. No matter what Human Design Authority you have, it can be tricky going through the waves of your Solar Plexus Centre. Understanding how to navigate these emotional terrains effectively is where your emotional intelligence takes root. The best thing is to allow what we feel to arise without acting on it in the moment, even though it can sometimes be very overwhelming. When the water settles, you will find a greater sense of clarity.
Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual growth is just as important as our physical growth and well-being, exercise and prayer are no more or less important than one another. Besides and for example, meditation isn't only for spiritual growth, it has physical, mental and emotional benefits as well. Having spiritual, and not specifically religious, activity in ones life is crucial. There is no greater spiritual quest than that of the Self. There is no greater mystery than this. From the perspective of Human Design, understanding the significance of your Gates, Channels, Incarnation Cross or Centres, can be extremely valuable on your journey through this life, but ultimately all you have is awareness and that's all you need.
Case Studies and Personal Stories
Case Study 1: The Generator
Sarah, a Generator, was a regular at her local gym, pushing herself through high intensity cardiovascular workouts, believing it was the best path to physical vitality. However, after diving into her Human Design chart, she realised her natural inclination towards sustainable, energy-driven activities. With this newfound insight, Sarah tailored her routine to focus more of her energy on activities like yoga and cycling, which complemented her unique Generator energy, discovering a renewed sense of vitality and joy in her workouts.
Case Study 2: The Emotional Projector
Mark, a Projector with an Emotional Authority, often found himself overwhelmed by intense emotional waves. By understanding the nature of his emotional authority, Mark learned to honour his emotional responses and make decisions during moments of emotional clarity instead of reacting to intense feelings in the moment. This transformed his mental and emotional well-being, leading to increased peace, better decision-making, and more sustainable energy levels.
Case Study 3: The Reflector
Amanda, a Reflector, felt like she lacked direction. Reflectors, being lunar beings, experience a lunar cycle of around 28 days as the most consistent thing in their lives. She had always known how the moon had an effect on her but deciding to begin a journaling and meditation practice allowed her to navigate the various phases of her lunar cycle with a deeper awareness. This simple adjustment deepened her understanding of her nature and provided insights into taking the first steps in the right direction.
By making small lifestyle changes to align with their unique designs, Sarah, Mark, and Holly each experienced a positive shift in their physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being.
Practical Points for Integrating Your Health with Human Design
1) Discover Your Undefined and Open Centres
Knowing which Centres you have defined and undefined is extremely helpful on your journey of deconditioning. Our undefined Centres can act as echo chambers for the mind. The Not-Self, as in the inauthentic mind, is not concerned with your wellness whatsoever, health is a bit boring isn't it? Nor is it concerned with the definition in your design. Knowing the Not-Self monologues of our undefined Centres helps to clear the clutter that gets in the way of our natural being and thought processes. This is where deconditioning all the BS we have been taught at home, in school, from peers, gets realigned and reoriented within you. This is particularly important work for a Reflector who is characterised by having no defined Centres.
2) Align Your Physical Wellness
If you're a Generator, opt for activities that allow you to work with your natural energy cycles. Projectors and Reflectors may benefit from workouts that are gentle and sustainable. Manifestors, on the other hand, may enjoy bursts of intense cardiovascular exercise. Customise your diet and exercise plan to harmonise with your unique design.
3) Mind Your Emotions
Your mental well-being can greatly benefit from understanding your cognitive tendencies, left or right brain orientation and Authority. If you're an Emotional Authority (60% of people), practice decision-making during periods of emotional clarity. Reflect on how your Type and Centres influence your thought patterns and emotional responses, and tailor your mindfulness practices accordingly.
4) Experiment and Adjust
At the end of the day, the only person you can trust to know what is right for you, is yourself. Learning to follow your Strategy & Authority is a process of experimentation and adjustment until it becomes second nature. Deconditioning doesn't happen over night, its a gradual process that takes years of dedicated awareness. Failure is an opportunity for growth if we can recognise there is something to learn from every experience. When we touch something hot, we remember not to touch it again, for a simple example. The dysfunction is touching the hot thing and expecting a different result. People we perceive to be successful failed much more than they succeeded. The world isn't cursing you, but bad things do happen to good people. All life begins in an infantile state and we all need to experiment, adjust and learn about the world around us until finally we realise what was innate all along...