BETTER-BEING: THE HUMAN PATH OF CONSCIENCE BEYOND WELL-BEING
A Symbolic and Visual Metaphor of Better-being BETTER-BEING: THE HUMAN PATH OF CONSCIENCE BEYOND WELL-BEING Introduction What truly distinguishes humans from other beings on this planet? Is it our intelligence, our emotions, or perhaps our capacity for self-reflection and moral awareness? Throughout history, scholars and spiritual traditions have explored the fundamental differences between animals, humans, and angels. One powerful theological and philosophical perspective holds that: • Angels were created with reason and no desires . • Animals were created with desires and no reason . • Humans were created with both reason and desires . This framework sets the stage for understanding human potential and the ...
