Here I am trying to get my thoughts together and wraap up these great ten weeks! I have to say I am very regretfull...These last two classes- stress and this one, had a common bunch of us that really connected, and then met all kinds of new friends. I learned so much from all of you.
But, down to business....
In Unit 3, I have myself a score of 5 physically/biologically, and now I gave myself a 4. Honestly I think I was about a 3 originally, but didn't know it at the time. I have had a week of teaching myself to eat and I have to admit it went pretty well. It is costing me a lot more in groceries, but I am eating lots of fruit and veggies, and my new passion for breakfast is sweet potato and a dish of organic yogurt with fruit on it, and lunch is organic cereal with yogurt instead of some kind of milk and a pilt of fruit. YUM!!.. so, i could be on the way back to a 5 soon. As far as exercise, I have to take one thing at a time. My goal was to eat, and so far so good.
In Unit3, my score for spiritual health was a 7 and I gave myself a 7 this time also. The only reason that I didn't go to an 8 is that I don't feel I am near enough at all to flourishing which is a 10 to do it yet. I went to a really good church service today, pray on the way to work every day, and as GOD's forgiveness when I think evil thoughts about irritating people at the store :) ! I feel a sense of inner peace most of the time, and am able to get it back. One day this week it took all day to do so, but I did it. Just had a really off day, and wasn't happy and couldn't summon it. I got there though, and felt all the better for it.
Psychologically I scored myself an 8 in Unit 3 and a 7 now. I don't believe the 8 was realistic after reading Dacher (and I just loved that book!!!). I think that as I continue on my journey towards health, that I will be able to honestly give myself an 8 after a bit more work.
I had given myself goals for each area, and as one of my well- respected classmates told me, I can't do everything at once, or I will become overwhelmed and get nowhere. I want to meditate more, I want to take more time out for me, but with a 52 hour a week work schedule at a very physical job and trying to complete school work, something had to give. I know it will end soon, and I have to be patient. The most important one for me to work on, is eating.... if I don;t eat, I am not going to be around to work on the others. My thyroid levels are finally where they should be and I lost the 15 pounds I put on, so I have to work on the healthy eating and regular eating. I have been sneaking my apple with me as I work, and that is going well so far.
I do believe that I have made progress.... one thing at a time. I have a workable plan and have started to implement it. If I can make it a couple more weeks, I will be okay. It takes a few weeks of doing something to become a part of my life.
For me, taking Stress, Critical Issues last term and Creating Wellness this term was the best thing I have done since starting at Kaplan almost 2 years ago. These classes have literally changed my life. Stress got me started and Creating Wellness was that push that I needed. I have found it totally amazing the way some people react to me now. Even people that have been around for years and knew me as very mercurial and pretty much avoided me, are talking to me, and not only talking to me, but speaking to me first. That is such a good feeling for me, and I know that it is something inside that is showing through to the outside. If that is the only thing that I have gotten in these courses (and it isn't) it was truly worth all the work and the late seminars. I feel that what I have gone through, opening myself up and looking and examining what is inside will help me reach out to my clients and not just see a health issue but another person, just like me, who needs help.
Thank you, all of you, for you support and assistance this term. I know I can do it now, I am NOT that little girl with " no looks and no personality" I am a strong woman and I will graduate and I will finally do what it is that I was meant to do. s
Well I think you are doing great and may be assessing yourself a little too harshly. Just a tad. This is my last term and I too feel many days i am just going through the motions. I know for sure that this class was one of the better classes however I truly could not participate (or incorporate into my daily life) as I would have liked however I did see some improvement and am fully aware of the benefits. I believe the same goes for you. I am glad that you see a difference in the way others are interacting with you. That was one of my first clues also. LOL. I'm glad you lost the weight and you are working on eating. One step at a time. Balancing school and life is stressful. Point blank. Like you said it will end (or shift) and at that time you will be able to add a little more into your daily practice. Just start with 5 mins a day. Yeah, eating healthy is more expensive, huh? Everything in this world seems so backwards. That is why I liked the class. It really showed us how it all is connected and we have the control over our happiness and well-being. You are doing great, you are making progress and you are dedicated and passionate about yourself, your goals, and others. Thanks so much for sharing, encouraging, and inspiring me this term. Best wishes to you!
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That's great and I love your confidence and belief in what you have gained. You are truly in the path to integral health. I think we all appreciated Dacher, it was a much easier. He spoke in a language we were all able to understand resulting into knowledge and growth. Congratulations to you! i wish you luck and nothing but the best.
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Susan,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your progress! Give yourself a pat on the back. :-) I notice changes in your attitude! I think you are more positive and exude self-confidence I did not see during our Stress course. I think it is awesome you are noticing a difference in how people are reacting towards you. :-)
I think it really helps with self-efficacy to master a skill before moving onto something new. Often when one starts eating better the exercise will follow. It sounds like you have a physical job, so just adding a walk or a bike ride (depending on your feet) would be sufficient to start.
Wow, 52 hours a week and school - how do you do it? I hope you will find more "me" time to enjoy your grandkids and the exercise program you want to start. ;-) Notice how I added the exercise - lol.
I have enjoyed reading your honest blogs and discussions throughout the course. I wish you the best in the future and look forward to hearing what you do in the next chapter of your life!
Cynthia