Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Final Update

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     In unit three I felt like I was half way there in every category. After more reflection for the Unit 9 assignment I found myself to be a Psychological 5, spirituality 4.5, physically 3. I think that I have had the most growth in my psychological realm, I have truly embraced the practices taught in class and they have helped me mentally focus, observe and let go of things I have no control over and over my emotions. Its freeing. My spirituality is still a work in progress. I am learning, and understanding what messages in the bible mean in my life. I am using the word, praying more and witnessing on the goodness of God more. Where I need improvement is my commitment to Wednesday bible study. Physically I have not lost any weight, this is due to my lack of commitment to my exercise process and eating habits. I seem to have the most trouble here, I'm not sure if it is because I feel like I'm OK with my body or if its the first thing I can let go when things get busy.  I have to work this out, and figure out how to lose this weight.  I don't want to have diabetes, or high blood pressure. 
     I have stuck to my guns when it comes to me saying no and taking one task on at a time.  I'm not looking to far into the future at things that need to be done to help reduce my anxiety. I am working at staying involved with my community and being available for others who may need me and giving positive council to them.  I am working out for thirty minutes a day and when I have more time I'm doing more.  I have started a food and exercise journal to help me understand where the disconnect is with my weight loss success.
     The one main thing I think I got from this course is to be committed. I have to be committed to me, to the growth of my mind (psychological state), my body ( my physical health) and spirituality. I will be taking a trip to Hot Springs, NC in a few weeks to partake in the mineral waters, to meditate and just get some alone time.  Since healing is my desire, I will continue to use the tools given in this class and those I've taken before and continue to grow and share the best parts of me. I feel like I've found my purpose and I'm just beginning to live it. 


2 comments:

  1. I am glad that you also enjoyed this class as I did. Definitely it has been an eye opener. Keep up the good work maintaining your diet. I know that it is very hard to lose weight. Personally, I have tried almost every diet out there and the only thing that works for me is keeping a low carbohydrate diet. Thank you for your nice comments the pleasure has been mine to share this journey together. Blessings

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  2. Hello,

    I think definitely we all in this class have had some great progress as the weeks went on in this term. The size of the change is now significant. It is simply the fact that many of us if not all experience some type of change. I think it is great that you can identify the problem you have and are willing to spend time to work on changing it around. This is half the battle, I think and it will lead to success; keep working and not give up. You have definitely put fourth some key tasks that will lead you to better health for life. Good luck to you in the future with health and your educational goals!!

    ~Linda Jackson

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