Every month we are featuring one of the 33 Principles of Chiropractic that were published by Ralph W. Stephenson D.C. in 1927 in a book called “The Chiropractic Textbook”. Even today these principles are central to chiropractic. Whilst some of the language is a bit old the principles remain solid. Consider the principle of this month and discuss it with us when you visit the practice.
Here’s to a greater understanding of life and health.
Chiropractic Principle #21
The Mission of Innate Intelligence.
The mission of Innate Intelligence is to maintain the material of the body of a “living thing” in active organization.
In Other Words…
The material of your living body is organic matter, organized by your Intelligence. Now, the mission of your Intelligence is to maintain the life of its own creation (you!), in face of incoming and damaging environmental stressors.
For Instance…
How does an airplane stay in the air, without being pulled to the ground by gravity?! Airplanes generate “lift,” a force which opposes the pull of its weight. Lift is analogous to the plane’s Intelligence: it keeps the plane in the air, so you arrive safely!
As Applied To You…
Without your Innate Intelligence, your body would succumb to stress. You couldn’t eat anything, as you’d have no way to counteract toxins; you couldn’t walk outside in the snow! Damaging Universal Forces would “win”, and your health would pay the price.
– Ralph W Stephenson D C 1927
