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 #4
The Triune of Life
Life is a trinity having three necessary united factors, namely: Intelligence, force and matter
In Other Words…
Without Intelligence, NO living thing exists. A living thing comes into existence because Intelligence works through force, organizing physical matter to become the living thing, or “end product”. All three are necessary!.
For Instance…
Achieving a flame from a match requires the joining of a match (matter), with kinetic energy (Intelligence), via a force that unites the two. Your striking the match is the force that unites the Intelligence of the kinetic energy, with the match. The result? A flame! All three Intelligence, force and matter- are needed.
As Applied To You…
Your life requires a joining of your body (matter), with your Innate Intelligence, via a force that unites the two. The movement of messages through your nervous system is the force that unites your Innate Intelligence with your physical self, giving you life.
All three Intelligence, force and matter- are needed.
