In unit 3 I rated myself a 5 out of 10 for physical, and a 7 of 10 for both spiritual and psychological wellness. Although I have gotten better in each area, I do not think I have gained enough experience or improved enough to move myself up another step, so I would rate myself the exact same; 5,7,7. I am making improvement in my physical fitness and healthy eating habits; I am making progress on my subtle mind and loving-kindness practices, and working each day on reducing the amount of stress and anxiety I feel, or allow myself to feel in my daily life.
If I keep exercising 5 times a week, trying to improve my meditation times by 2 minutes each week, and keep working on my subtle-mind practices each week, I will achieve my goals before the end of the year.
My experience throughout this class has been rewarding overall. I have been "forced" by this class to make time to put meditation and stress relief back into my life once again, and I forgot how much I missed it! And need it! I feel like I have started to become a much more relaxed person; less easy to anger, more patient, and less likely to have a full on stress induced freak out! I will definitely be using the techniques in my future career (once I master them). I will also probably recommend meditative practices and yoga as a way to reduce anxiety to my future clients. I feel the information that I have learned in this class will be will me for the rest of my life, (I already have one friend hooked on the idea of integral health, and she wants to read my text books now that class is over with).
Thanks for the amazing 10 weeks! Be well.
~Catherine
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| My mom and I had lunch at this beautiful place a few weeks ago! |
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have had a chance to reconnect with meditation. Sometimes in life we are given a little push in the direction we need to go :). It is awesome that you are already seeing the impact of your learning with other friends. Keep growing your tribe! Many blessings to you and your journey.
Nancy Gilliam
Hello Catherine,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog on your final reflections and progress on your integral health! I believe that anytime that you make progress you should give yourself a boost; which I know it may seem like some things are still improving you have move up the ladder from where you were. We all are a work in progress and I’m glad that you are still trying to maintain the practices and techniques. What do you think that you need to do in order for your numbers to move up, because from what you said, “You made improvement?” I enjoyed you as a classmate and reading few of your blog! Good luck on your journey to integral health and your future endeavors!
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed your posts, and I'm glad that this class has given you the opportunity to find some stress relief. I hope that you continue on with your blogging. Best of luck in your next classes and career.
~ Sandra