Physically (was my worst rating!) I have made drastic changes and improvement! I joined a gym and work out atleast 4 times a week. I have chosen a program that includes a cardiovascular workout as well as a toning and strenghtening workout. I've been at it for about 1 month and already see major changes happening to not only my body, but my mind as well. I don't feel like I 'drag' anymore (despite getting proper sleep) and am generally happier. I have always been slim, but I'm gaining more strength and stamina. This has been the most rewarding transformation for me. Today, I would rate myself an 8 (I was a 5) because I know I must sustain this for a lifetime! My goal physically is to get to a point where I can comfortably run again and hopefully (with the help of other holistic avenues) get rid of my asthma altogether. I will continue working toward more time on the treadmill and adding other exercises as I go along. I am happy to say that I exceeded my goal from Unit 3 by actually joining a gym and getting right into a program of exercise. I am still looking for a yoga class that is close to either my house or the gym.
Spiritually, I've made some decisions, but haven't acted on them just yet. I've been researching information on Kaballah and all that it has to offer. I've found a center in my general area, but there's so much information out there that I feel the need to research more and find where Kaballah fits into my life. I feel a deeper spiritual connection every time I meditate and found meditation to truly be the one practice I know will continue in my life. I am excited in this process of finding more about myself spiritually and one goal will be to seek out the one practice that suits me best, whether it's religious based or not. Today I would rate myself a 7 (I was a 6) because I feel I am heading in the right direction...just not quite there yet. While I've always had a little difficulty in this area, I feel that since Unit 3 I have made a real effort to dig deeper into a practice that will fulfill me spiritually. I feel that I have exceeded this goal because I have been working dilligently in my search.
I think this picture says it all about the way I feel today! Psychologically I feel so much lighter and able to cope with a whole lot less stress involved. I've always been strong psychologically, but as I said before, there's always room for improvement. I think just through improving physically and spiritually, I have made more positive steps toward wholeness psychologically. I intend to keep growing in all 3 aspects, knowing that one affects the other. Again, meditation has made the most impact on my life. My plan is to greet each day with love and kindness and the notion that I will make a difference each day. I will approach bumps and roadblocks as learning experiences and adventures. I will remain positive and continue meditating. I rated myself an 8 previously. Today, I will rate myself a 9. Since Unit 3, I have met my goal of practicing meditation, although I have to continue and make it an integral part of my life.
My personal journey through this course has been one of true enlightenment and adventure. It has opened my eyes to a happier and heathier life and the tools to help me continue the adventure. I have begun showing my children techniques and sharing with them my experiences in this class. This entire class has been rewarding and fulfilling in ways I never imagined. As I wrote in the end of the unit survey, this class should be a mandatory one!! Through my experiences, I will be able to help others seek wholeness, guiding them to practices that work for them. I have begun this journey and will have the experience to help others start their own journeys. I know now what it's like to be enlightened to a whole new life...only now can I help others discover the same.
peace signs....pink....palm trees!!!! my 3 favorite things.
here's to a life of enlightenment and integral health!
love and kindness...
~Roz
