Though the medicine wheel is only historically found in a few First Nation's cultures, in some ways it has become a universal symbol.
These four principles are important:
These four principles are important:
- Change -- Many aspects of life move in cycles or circles, and involve change. We should always
appreciate the gifts given us each day, because they may not come round our way
again.
- Wholeness -- We are all connected, and should learn to celebrate the communal nature of the universe.
- Differences -- We are all different, and we should celebrate those differences, knowing we have
something unique to contribute to the greater whole.
- Balance is important-- When one part is out of balance, it affects us all. We should strive to be gentle with each other, ourselves, and with all that is around us.
http://www.uleth.ca/edu/currlab/handoutsnew/circles/Circles_and_Cycles/First_Nations_Medicine_Wheel_Teaching_Ideas.html
The medicine wheel can be adapted to provide a holistic view for various aspects and types of knowledge in life, one could analyze relationships, family life, plan career workplace training all based upon the medicine wheel and the theory based upon balancing aspects mind, body, spirit and emotion.