Hello Professor and Class,
After reviewing my assessment from unit 3, I do see improvement. The one area that I see the most improvement is in the physical. I was a 3 and I would say that I am a 5 and I am moving my way up. I have started a Zumba Gold class, it is more for beginers and I am finding that it is alot of fun. I can already tell a difference in my attitude, energy and even my clothes. Amazing how a little exersice can make such a difference.
As for my mental well being I do see a little imporvement there as well. I was previously a 5 and I would say I am now between a 6-7. Seeing that everything is not as bad as my mind makes it out to be is a good thing. I know that the meditation has helpled. Yes it can be centered on my but that is why I also like the loving-kindness meditation, it helps you put out the good energy for others, like your enemies or even for people that you do not know.
My spiritual well being is still the same at a 5. This I know does need work. It is about balance and I am still trying to get that all figured out. It is something that I do plan on working on, one step at a time.
This class has let me know that it is ok to be who I am and accept myself for me as I am. if that makes sense :). I have really enjoyed this class and the things that I have learned. I think one of the big things that I learned is about meditation. That is something very important to keep doing in order to clear my mind. It helps in giving me energy when I am tired and still have things to go. It also helps me be able to stop and organize my thoughts, so that I can if necessary make a deceision. The biggest thing is that the meditation helped me with my grief when my grandfather passed away. I was able to channel the energy and good thoughts to my family so that they may feel the love that I was sending out to them.
I think that I am going to keep this blog going even after the class is over. I think that it will help me to stay accountable for my physical well being. Plus I have learned that it is ok to put my thoughts and feeling out there. Asking for help is not a sign of weekness and in some respects a sign of strength.
I found that this class was about looking at myself and really seeing things from the inside out. Taking the time to acess myself has helped me really know where I am at and where I need to go and how to go about getting there.
I wish the best of luck to everyone in their endevours, and something I like to say is: Trust your crazy ideas, you never know what may come of them.
Stacey Clark
Hi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI have tried Zumba but with a CD at home like 6 months ago and It is really nice, I absolutely love it. it really drives your energy level high. As far as spiritually i consider myself a 10 because I always go to church and I have complete faith in the spiritual well being , I wish you the best of luck , this class has been a pleasure
Stacey, asking for help is never a sign of weakness in my opinion. It takes a strong person to admit their faults and weaknesses to others, and ask for their help. No one is perfect and the pest way to learn is from someone else's mistakes. We make plenty of our own, so why not take advantage of other's life lessons. I'm glad that this class has proven beneficial to you and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
ReplyDeleteAwesome to hear that you are seeing some improvement. I normally have a pretty consistent workout and eating regime. During the past week (it being Thanksgiving and all), I didn't go to the gym once and ate really bad. I started to realize how bad I felt on Sunday and was even a little under the weather one day last week. I finally got back on the wagon again yesterday and I already feel 100% better mentally and physically. I can't wait until I start improving my spiritual well-being because I know the results will be immediate. The mind-body-spirit truly are connected. Good luck to you Stacey.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are seeing improvements and want to continue blogging. I think that it is sort of freeing doing the blog. And you are absolutely correct, asking for help is not a sign of weakness it is a sign of intelligence and of being humble in knowing that no one is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!
Rose