The life mission theory: A theory for a consciousness-based medicine

Abstract

Genetic factors, external stress and the human factor are influential to the health and wellbeing of every person. Several studies have shown that the human being have many internal powers that can promote health and increase quality of life. A theory on the human meaning of life is put forward and how it relates to health, disease and quality of life in the context of holistic medicine.

Five Theories of the Human Existence

“…Jung [4] of the vast human existence with the true self in the middle and the tiny ego on the surface (A), surrounded by a minute, white spot of consciousness, and besides that darkness and unconsciousness (B). The core of existence (the self) is similar to the purpose of life in the life mission theory [1].…”

“…We also hope that this understanding of the human being, even in the most dark and hidden corners, will be joyful in the end. According to the life mission theory [1] and the derived theories, the human being is "good" and we believe that we all have the possibility for making true and ethical choices in life in order to get to know ourselves better, to integrate our hidden resources and talents (and also our black shadow) so that we can create the good life. The good life -where we become valuable for each other and to ourselves.…”

“…The theories are based on the life mission theory [1], which claims that from the beginning of his/her existence, the human being had a constructive purpose of life, which at the same time also is our greatest talent. When we learn to use this talent, we become not only happy, but also healthy and well functioning in our relations with ourselves and the surrounding world.…”

“…It is not very often that new scientific medical theories about the human existence appear, but a series of small theoretical papers elaborating on the meaning of life [1] is now to be presented in this journal. The theories support another new theory that we have called the holistic process theory of healing [2,3].…”

“…1 [4]. We have now managed to make surprisingly simple models of the purpose of life [1]; the ego; the conditions for the unfolding of the unique talent of every human being; the problems of human development, especially in childhood; and finally, the nature of the evil side of man (the shadow, the anti-self) that collides with our deepest intention as human beings, i.e., trying to be and do good.…”