The Meaning of Wholism

Wholism is an integrated way of living based on observing how life in our universe operates (the big picture) and then using this knowledge in a practical way to create balance and harmony in our daily relationships (daily practice).

Wholism is about interconnected beings, living in systems, the purposeful flow of energy, the vital nature of relationships, and the balanced and harmonious use of all our personal, scientific, and spiritual resources.

In a world plagued by materialism, competitiveness, and egoism, wholism provides an antidote for inhuman behaviour and unhealthy relationships.

Wholism is neither New Age nor a new system of beliefs. It's the collective wisdom of human beings developed over millions of years who have observed the universal patterns of life and found deep meaning in them. This universal knowledge often gets lost for long periods of time and is then re-discovered whenever the world is dangerously out of balance, as it is right now. Thankfully wholism is with us again and the WCN is part of a movement to promote its principles and practices.

Wholism integrates the best that modern science and ancient spiritual practices offer. It encourages us to use our scientific mind to transform the material world and our spiritual heart to create harmonious relationships among all living beings. The Wholistic Community Network (WCN) and my work as a wholistic educator are dedicated to a global vision of balanced people living in a harmonious world. Michael Greenstein

Oct-08: Michael is presenting a three-talk series on wholistic healing at Friends for Life, Vancouver. The first talk is Healing the Body on Tues, Oct 28th,. followed by Healing Toxic Thoughts and Feelings on Thurs, Nov 13th and Healing a Broken Spirit on Tues, Dec 9th.

Sept-08: Michael is offering a Whole Health Workout workshop on Tuesday, Sept 9th, at Friends for Life, Vancouver. FFL supports those experiencing serious illness. The program combines traditional physical exercises with meditation, visualization, body scan, and stretching techniques so all parts of being are de-stressed and strengthened.

July-08: Michael is offering two workshops in July:

"Lifeskills for the 21st Century"
 Saturday, July 5, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

"New Whole Health Workout"
 Saturday, July 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Both are offered at the Kits Community Centre in Vancouver. 604-257-6976

June-08: Michael is giving a free talk: "Living in Balance & Harmony" on Mon, June 30th at 7:00pm at the Kits Community Centre in Vancouver.

May 08: Our new blog is now under re-construction. Less formal in tone, it will provide an opportunity to interact with others and express your thoughts and feelings on wholistic living. Watch this section for the re-launch date.

There's a new library article;"The Balancing Act" about creating energetic balance points that bring harmony into our daily relationships.

April 08: Michael is now back in Vancouver after 4 months on Gabriola Island. It's now been 9 months since his cross country journey began in Montreal. Read about his experiences in his travel journal