The introduction to the book Adjusted Reality by Dr. Sherry McAllister, a Doctor of Chiropractic, uses this quote by Albert Einstein to introduce the concepts of her book, which explores an adjusted reality made of elements that shape a unique and immersive adventure.
Says Dr. McAllister, “a remarkable journey awaits that unravels the tapestry of the past, weaves together the threads of imagination, and embarks on an odyssey to reshape the future. Picture a world where misconceptions crumble, trust is restored, and the key to robust health lies not in a pill bottle but in the embrace of a philosophy yet to be fully explored.”
Take Einstein’s quote for example. The imagination of a child playing is unbounded by limitation. Their imagination takes them to places yet undiscovered. “But imagination can also inspire fear of the unknown,” McAllister points out. For many this fear developed as the lights went out at bed time. Imagination for many worked overtime envisioning monsters in all of the places that were thought to be safe and secure. Many Americans are “faced with similar unknowns, …. With no brighter, reasonable alternative, many revert to that chilling childhood place” of fear.
“Indeed there is an ogre among us, siphoning our physical and spiritual energy…like the mythical nine-headed Hydra, a monstrous entity born from the shadows of past injuries, illnesses, traumas, drugs, lies, addictions, betrayals, guilt, and death…. A[n equally] dramatic but not altogether erroneous depiction of the body as a cohesive whole–intricately composed of interconnected and interdependent parts–presents a Whole Body connected with a mental aspect, which can bring in the spiritual as well, becoming a Whole Self”
“Paired with someone who understands the philosophy of the sum of these parts, we can heal from a whole perspective.” McAllister notes “Now more than ever, it is critical to acknowledge the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit. We are navigating the peaks and valleys of a shared journey, where each step…shapes our path toward happiness and … contentment through the choices we make.” She notes that this offers us “an opportunity to turn the light back on, realize and quell our fears, and shape a monster-free future of found happiness built around an ideal that creates joy.”
Where happiness is often predicated upon external sources, “Joy is a much deeper enduring place connected to meaningful experiences and relationships where you are less dependent on outside influence. … Joy also includes your ability to be consistent with your spiritual growth and goodness.”
“Whole-being health cannot be fully understood if you only analyze individual components…” In our current system of “health”-care “we have nothing that dampens the negative or reinforces the positive; patients are on their own, and the feedback offered is segmented.” McAllister notes. She says “we need a paradigm shift…from well-being to whole-being. … Today’s world is full of ‘experts’ in every field, but they aren’t asking about the sum of these parts.”
“To fully optimize health, we must see whole-being as our internal biodiversity–an interplay of all the components working in synergistic application. … Diversity fosters vitality, encompassing movement, nutrition, mental health, and social connections that nurture the entirety of our being.”
“Where do we turn when we’re up against ‘That’s the way it’s always been done? Einstein said it best: ‘Cherish the questions, for the answers keep changing.’ Yes, Albert, the true vision is for the patient to have the ability to reflect on their health and to consider the least invasive opportunity available–the best return on investment with the fewest adverse side effects that maximizes all areas of their life.”
“Start with the basics in every area and try to develop a holistic approach to your life that inspires freedom in mind, body, and spirit.” This book sets the stage for a paradigm shift for a journey encapsulating the essence of whole-being.
This book is available at bookstores, on Amazon, and from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
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