It is week 10 and this is literally my last assignment for this class. I have learned a great deal about Creating Wellness through contemplative practice, as well the steps to achieve integral health. I also take from this course how to aid others relieve suffering and begin healing. I further have learned that in order for me to efficiently help others seek human flourishing and integral health, I must first take that journey myself. For me personally the most important thing I will take away from this class is the importance of the spiritual aspect. This is a underdeveloped facet for me and one I am striving to improve.
Part of this last blog assignment also asks that we revisit our Unit three health and wellness personal assessment we blogged. We are asked to update our progress on scoring, implementing exercises, and if we have met our goals that were set forth.
Looking back over my assessment I scored myself an 8 on physical well-being, 7 on psychological well-being, and a 6 on spiritual well-being. I feel as though I would score myself the same as before. I like to think of myself as a continuous work in progress. There is always room for improvement in all areas of my life. Even when I attain my current goals, there are always more goals and challenges to set to better myself. Having said that I do believe that I am on the right path. I have in fact implemented the exercises and activities that I blogged about in unit 3. I have been keeping up with my exercising, and have been more diligent about my yoga and meditation practices. I have implemented the forgiveness I spoke of and felt as though a weight was lifted. I am trying to get outside more when the weather and my health permit as I do find communing with nature to be calming and aids in stilling my over-work mind. Over all I believe that I have made progress towards my goals, but have not YET achieved them. But today I am closer than I was yesterday.
To any of my classmates who may read this, it has been a pleasure learning with you during this term. I hope that everyone attains their personal health and wellness goals as well as any educational endeavors you set out to pursue. We all have the power within us to achieve all that our hearts desire.
Brandy
Hi Brandy,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with what you said, that even once you reach your goals there will be new goals to achieve. It is all about a process on continueing on and bettering yourself. When you can do that then you can help others and teach them. They can learn from you and see that what you are saying is true and does make sense.
Taking it one day at a time is something that I am doing and as long as I am moving forward then I know I am going in the right direction. As you say moving closer to your goals and each day is one day closer to achieving them.
Best wishes to you and your family and everything you want to do.
Stacey Clark
Hello Brandy..Thank you for a really inspiring post. You are so honest about yourself and it shows. The steps you are taking are ones we share. I think we will always be a work in progress up until the end. What really struck me about your post was your comment regarding forgiveness. Forgiveness is at times the hardest thing I have ever done and I have to admit I am still working on it. It lifts a huge weight, as you described, but, when you are hurt by so many people, do you forgive individually or all at once?
ReplyDeleteIt has been a great class that I am really glad I took. I wish you the very best in all you do and wish for.
Take Care,
Kristy Butler
Hi Brandy,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you scored yourself the same as in unit 3 looks like you were on the right path even then. I do agree that there is always room for improvement because we are always learning and reaching for new goals in our lives. I have also been able to forgive more during this course but I am still working on it. I find myself saying mean things when I get upset with others. I need to find a different outlet for my frustration with others. I think forgiving will always be a part of my life and something I will have to work through. This course seems to have opened a lot of eyes and hearts and now there will be less walking zombies. I am glad to feel more awakened by this course and learning from all the classmates. Best wishes to you.
Yadira Aguilar