Franciose Bourzat Holistic Model

While there are many models of concentric circles of influence around ourselves, Francoise Bourzat describes the Holistic Model for a Balanced Life.

The Body

This includes our senses, our emotional experiences.

The Mind

This includes ego structure, emotional states, and mental activity, including thoughts, dreams, fantasies and beliefs. These may be conscious or unconscious. Most of our experience is unconscious, but many be drawn into consciousness.

Spirit

Spirit is that which exists beyond ordinary human perception, beyond intellect, beyond scientific theories; and that which can be measured by quantitative methods. Religion, on the other hand, is structured spirituality that is governed by rules, rituals, and often heirarchies. While religion can distort spiritual experiences, spirituality can be the essence of religion.

Community

Each of us is unique, individual and alone, yet we share our experience with other live beings.

Environment