7 weeks ago, I rated my health in 3 areas. I gave myself a 6 in physical health, a 5 in mental health and an 8 in spiritual health. Having completed this course in holistic health, I continue to rate myself a 6 in physical health, as I haven't changed myself or my habits much. (The vegetable smoothies are still a limited success, although adding cranberries and pomegranate juice has helped quite a bit).
As far as mental health, I would say I am a 6 now. Through meditation I'm learning how to keep my stress under control and not worry quite so much. I still have a long way to go, but I think I've made progress.
The spiritual health assessment is where it gets interesting. I woul rate myself a 6 in this category as well. It's not because I feel I've gotten worse, but rather I realize now that I was not an 8 to begin. Rather more like a 4. I've had my eyes opened to what can really be acheived in spiritual health; it's more than I'd ever really considered, and I'm nowhere close to acheiving optimal spiritual health yet. I truly believe that "well begun is half done" and now that I'm aware of what can be acheived in spiritual health and I have the tools to go about achieving, I'm well on way to higher levels of spiritual wellbeing.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I learned a lot about myself in this course. I am so glad this was part of my degree program because it taught me the true connection between mind, body, and spirit.
I am glad that you are finding meditation to be helpful in controlling your stress. Although it may be difficult at times, with practice, it gets easier. Keep up the good work and good luck in all that you do.
I really like the fact that you found out that you were not quite as high as you originally thought you were to begin with. I also think this may be something that I could really make myself have to rethink as well. It is clear to me that once you take these type of classes you can see that there is so much more to life than you may have ever thought possible, I am glad I took this class. Good luck to you!
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