I believe that we have the power to change each of these areas of our lives by making the choice to do so. Doing this will allow ourselves to grow and change into a more dynamic state of well being. If I were to rate myself on a 1-10 scale (1 being low and 10 being high) for physical, spiritual, and psychological well being I would not give myself a 10 in any ares because there is always room from growth and learning.
Physically: 7
Since I have chosen to dedicate my spare time to school I have felt like my time for exercise has disappeared. I still am active and during my massage I am still physical yet I would like to be able to have more time for walking in the morning and at least one major activity such as soccer or ultimate Frisbee each week. This would allow me to fulfill this need and make me feel better as an individual.
Goals: set the alarm for 6am and take a 1 hour high powered walk/run each morning, once school is out I should be in good enough condition to get out and play some soccer or Ultimate.
Spiritually: 7
I have often felt that this area was fairly developed because of my own feelings on spiritual faith. I am a true believer of the divine and am able to feel connected to the source through the work that I do and whenever I am in the elements of our world. My grandfather Kabool has taught me lots about how to reach a quiet space in my being so that I can become aware of this connection through Yoga, meditation, and even just a simple walk in the woods. However, because of school and work my time in the outdoors and alone is limited and this must be adjusted so that I can feel fully connected once again.
Goals: Set aside certain time that I can commit to each day that allows me to either do yoga or meditate so that I can center myself, connect to the source and re-energize my being. This time may start with 15 minutes but eventually I would like to work up to 90 minutes.
Psychologically: 8
I feel myself to be quiet and centered inside, I feel my heart grown for most people I come into contact with, thee is very little that triggers me. Yet there is always room for growth. If I was to pick an area that would truly benefit my being it would be the triggers of my mother. There are many deep triggers that to this day upset me. I have reached out, written letters and tried to get us to work on them but to no avail she has remained quiet and unresponsive. Finding some form of closure or being able to discuss these issues needs to happen in order for me to move forward psychologically.
Goals: I need to make a choice of what to do. As a daughter I feel it is my duty to reach out and continue to do so until the resistance has been undone and one can began to make progress toward a more healthy relationship. However, I keep asking myself how often I would like to keep banging my head against a brick wall. This area feels stuck and possibly talking with a professional or bringing in the help of the entire family maybe a way to expand this area so that closure can be found.
This weeks meditation of chakras was fantastic. I found that it truly related to my professional work as a massage therapist. Sometimes we can feel areas that are blocked in a persons body and we are able to call in these colors/chakras to help heal the blockage. This mans voice is so relaxing and it is easy to fall into a heightened since of relaxation. By the end of the meditation is felt:connected, balanced and energized. I have been enjoying this aspect of the class so much that I have shared it with my family, coworkers and friends.
Excellent post, Danielle. Do you believe that your goals are achievable? When do you plan on implementing them?
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do not know the circumstances surrounding your relationship with your mother, have you been able to forgive her? If so, be at peace. It is now her turn to find healing. You can only do so much as one person.
I enjoy reading your posts. You seem to be very enlightened.
Hello there Miss Kate!
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes all goals are achievable, motovation and initiation are the key ingredients to sucess. ALthough I have not set up a date to begin my physical endeavors I plan to do so soon. Since my birthday in May I have been setting a goal and obtaining it. I hope that by the end of August I will have enough balance with my new work schedule to have obtained a worakable schedule with room for more physical activity. The spiritual side is always in development and I think it can be easily followed once the physical activity is underway.
My mother....that is a long story. I forgive her and just wish she could reach out so that she could allow herself to be loved by both of her daughters and her grand daughter. Thanks for your thoughts I agree one is only capable of some much with out overextending themselves.
LOL There is so much more to enlightenment then the knowledge I hold....but I try everyday to come from my heart and to share my heart with others. There truly is no better feeling.
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYou continue to impress me. :) You are very articulate with your words and I admire you for your energy and enthusiasm for life. You sound like a very honest person. I believe that growth begins with honesty to ones self. We can't go anywhere in life if we live in denial right? Yet so many people bury their head in the sand and pretend nothing has to change. I think your goals are very realistic and achievable. Here is a question for you Jessica, what do you do to make yourself feel better on days when nothing goes right or just feel like you everything is against you? What have you learned in this class you didn’t already know?
Thanks have a great day!
Brandy H.
Hi! You do sound like a very enlightened woman. If we could all be so in tune with ourselves and surroundings! Keep trying to fit in the activities that you mentioned. One of these days one activity (school) will be finished and you can replace that with another (daily yoga).
ReplyDeleteIt also sounds as if you are going about it in the correct way with your mother. You reached out and now it is her turn to reach back if she wants to. Be at peace knowing that you've done all that you can.
Take care,
Lori
Danielle, great post, I do believe that we all certainly have room for growth and learning. For many years I made excuses to not exercise and change my eating habits, after a doctors visit and a prescription for high blood pressure medication, I vowed to change my lifestyle and started on my journey toward physical and nutritional health, I still have a way to go but I am glad that I started and continue to work at it.
ReplyDeleteBrandy, hahah I am glad I can be of assistance. I have bad days I think everyone does. For instance, This month has not been the best. To make a long story shot lets just say its not my month for driving. I have recently be given a good driving discount on my insurance, and have not had a ticket in 4.5 years. This month I got 2 and I scraped my car on a pole in the parking garage at work! I have been feeling a bit picked on...lol but what can you do. There is nothing. Sometimes when things do not go my way I just know that some people are probably having a worse time and that life all in all is not that bad. Smiling helps even through the frustration of two expensive bills I really can not afford I know that in the end its all relative. I am happy to have my health. What else can you aks for. A couple of tickets is a minor speed bump in the long road of life....so let it go....breathe....keep breathing....and move on with you day and forward with your life!
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