In the unit 3 blog on a scale of 1-10, I said that my physical wellbeing is at an 8, or at least close to it because I’m in relatively good physical shape but do aspire to increase my physical well being. I gave my psychological well being a 7 because I basically recognized my need for growth in that area. And spiritually I gave myself a 10 because I almost always view myself in a positive way and I feel good about my capabilities, accomplishments, relationships with others, and my general place in the world. I of course do not proclaim to be perpetually positive, but the reason I gave myself a spiritual 10 is because I have a healthy expression of emotions, whether they are negative or positive in origin. I’ve adopted an optimistic attitude towards life and actively seek out new ways to improve myself.
Spiritually, although I have changed and grown because of the lessons in this course I still maintain a 10 for the same reasons I believed myself to be in the unit three blog. In my physical well being I do think that I have improved, I have looked into ways to improve my flexibility and am taking part in a tai chi program. This is what I mentioned I would like to work on in my unit 3 blog. I wanted to add a stretching element to my physical routine because it will not only help with flexibility it is also believed to improve physical shape in other ways. Taking part in a regular stretching program can also increases circulation to muscles being stretched, helps prevents problems with the back and spine, improves posture, and promotes graceful body movements and basically just makes me feel good. My psychological 7 was probably more like a 5 or 6 but I gave myself a little too much credit on that one. I called myself a 7 because I have a trouble recognizing my role in making certain mistakes and I don’t think I should. It’s like I know what I’m doing and I know that I don’t want it to happen the way its happening but I’m helpless to stop myself. An exercise I was looking to help me with that problem was something to help me recognize and react to my own behavior flaws in time to prevent them, I was hoping this class would help me with that and it did. The calming and meditation exercises I have been learning and practicing are really improving my inner peace, and as it turns out that is the key to controlling these types of situations for me. By remaining in a state of inner peace and calmness it slows down these situations giving plenty of time to properly react to whatever is happening.
My personal experience and growth throughout this course has totally changed the way I envision total human health. As I stated in my unit 10 blog excellent health and wellness goes way beyond fitness and the absence of disease to include an enormous spiritual element. I was beyond impressed by the effects of exercises we preformed in this class on my mental psyche, physical body, and over all state of mind. The excitement that I have to see how much I can improve myself from these lessons and the ones I will continue to seek out in the future is an incredible motivational factor for me. I’m so glad I took this class.
Great work throughout the course Jay. It sounds like you grew in all categories. Maybe someday we can all work our way up to perfect scores in every category! Good luck to you in your future, Ashley
ReplyDeleteHello Jay
ReplyDeleteEveryone must take the time to reflect on there short coming because there is a lesson here.Feflection is way to see were you need to grow or throw something away. So remeber that Papa wisdom goes a long way in a short time so good luck in all that you do.
PAPA Snow
Jay,
ReplyDeleteI would love to take up Tai Chi to release my stresses. We have all changed even if we cannot see some of the changes right away. We are not the same people that first started ten week ago. I wish you all the best and many blessings to you and your family.
Liz
Hi Jay,It's great to feel your excitement relating to your growth. These practices do help to create inner peace as well as slowing things down to assess and react appropriately. congrats on taking a Tai chi program. I love the slow, graceful movements performed when doing Tai Chi.
ReplyDeleteRemember, life is journey to achieving our purpose in life through overcoming adversities which create our growth on all levels. I hope you keep up your blog so I can follow your successes in the future.
Many blessings,
Deb
p.s. Here's a link to download many meditations maybe some of these will resonate with you.
http://www.the-guided-meditation-site.com/index.html
Jay,
ReplyDeleteI have truly enjoyed working with you in this class and really wish that we were in all future classes together. I can really relate to what you post and feel as if we must share a little bit of the same writing style or thought patterns or something...anyhow...I want to congratulate you and your girlfriend on the upcoming birth of your first child. There is nothing greater in life.
You may feel that you have seen improvement in your scores over the past seven weeks...I would really love to see where you feel your scores are in seven more weeks! You may give yourself a 15 in the psychological and spiritual areas, or you may realize that you were only at a four or five before the baby was born and you were just not seeing the scale for all that it could be! I have been blessed with three little boys that are growing up before my eyes and there is nothing more amazing in life than the gift of a child. I get so excited for new parents...I love surprises and feel that giddiness for what you are about to experience. You may love your dog, or your mom, or your girlfriend...but just wait, you haven't felt anything yet!!!
Best wishes to you and your family. You will definitely be able to put some of the relaxation techniques to use once that baby comes into your life. They will also help your girlfriend when she is in labor and during times of dealing with a crying baby (trust me, I know)! I found you on facebook...I guess we will have to keep in touch as I am very excited to see the transformation of student-Jay to daddy-Jay!
Leesa