Over three decades ago, the German physician Dr. Rüdiger Dahlke, in collaboration with Thorwald Dethlefsen, caused quite a stir with the publication of their book “Krankheit als Weg.” The co-authors proposed a concept suggesting that physical ailments are a reflection of emotional states, implying that mental conflicts manifest as physical symptoms. There is a bald man wearing glasses, situated in the foreground, who appears to be smiling and dressed in business attire. Behind him is a vibrant landscape featuring a road extending into a sunset. The sky is a mix of warm hues, with the text “KRANKHEIT ALS SPRACHE DER SEELE” overlaid at the top.
