"When we hear the word "psyche," we often think of mental states, psychological profiles, or the brain itself. Modern psychology tends to focus on cognition, emotions, and neuroscience, and this is quite understandable. The past decade has brought extraordinary technological advances in our ability to observe the brain, its inner workings, and how brain states relate to thought forms and emotional experiences. But, is it possible that, with all of our excitement about the brain, we've forgotten about its crucial connection to the body?"
"In its original Greek, psyche doesn't mean mind or brain; it means soul. And just like the modern definition of "psyche," it cannot be studied in isolation. We need more than CTs, MRIs, and PET scans. We need to remember that inner growth is not just a medical process; it's a human one. We need to engage our bodies, listen inward, and honor the wisdom they have to share."
Original Greek psyche means soul, implying mental health must address the whole self. Neuroscience advances reveal brain function, but body-brain connection requires attention. Bodily engagement and somatic awareness support neuroplastic change as inner growth involves human, embodied processes. Mind and body reciprocally influence each other: stress alters hormones and simple thoughts shift neurotransmitters. Trauma becomes stored in the nervous system and can be inherited across generations. A transpersonal approach emphasizes mind-body-spirit synthesis and wide-angle healing that engages mind, body, and spirit to support holistic well-being.
Read at Psychology Today
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