Trusting the Wisdom of the Failing Body: From Well-Being to Illness: A Journey towards Wholeness Trusting the Wisdom of the Failing Body Faire confiance à la sagesse du corps qui nous lâche Avere fiducia nella saggezza del corpo che ci abbandona Der Weisheit des versagenden Körpers vertrauen Confiando en la sabiduria de los puntos débiles del cuerpo Confiando na sabedoria do Corpo em Crise

Through research data and clinical vignettes, this article analyzes the question of physical illness within the paradigm of a personal development process. It argues that physical illness should not be interpreted as a failure to live up to our Bioenergetic Analysis values and principles. Instead, physical illness can be viewed as an integral part of a person’s personal growth journey; as a manifestation of guidance from our organism; and as an attempt from our body to steer us towards a path that may lead to deeper emotional and spiritual healing. notReviewed publishedVersion