In Unit 3, I rated myself as a 6 in both physical and spiritual well-being and an 8 in psychological. Now, with some encouragements from my fellow classmates, I would have to say that I am still a 6 in my physical and spiritual and an 8 in my psychological. Even though I have not changed in my number, I have taken what I have learned and applied to my daily life. The reason that my number is staying the same is because I am in the process of changing my lifestyle. So, in a few months, I will come back and ask myself these questions again and hopefully my rating will be higher.
My goals in each of three areas are Bible reading along with some subtle mind and loving kindness, getting out more in the summer months as well as adding some Tai Chi. I am happy to say that I have taken some of my classmates’ advice and started walking at least 3 times/week for at least one hour. I have a dog but he is old and the vet said that he could not walk more than 15 minutes at one time; so, he stays at home. I have purchased 2 DVDs, Rodney Yee Yoga for beginners and Tai Chi for beginners as well. I am excited to try them out this summer. Along with walking, I have been reading my Bible, one chapter a day and lifting up those in needs my prayers each day.
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to take this class. To say that I have learned a lot would be an understatement. This class has opened my mind to the many possibilities that I did not know existed but has always longed for. It has introduced me to the tools that helped connect my body, mind, and spirit in the way that is non-threatening.
The most difficult area of this class was me. I had to retrain my thoughts and discard my old ways of thinking in order to make room for new ideas and concepts. However, the reward of this class is invaluable, in the sense that, it will become apart of me and it will be the foundation, which I will continue to build on. Learning about integral health will not only make me a better person but it will make me a better teacher to all of my future clients. I have learned that I do not have to go with the flow of our current medical system and I now have the confidence to step out and treat patients the way they should be treated, as a “whole”.
Maggie
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Hi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteI know you will continue to do well in the physical aspect and you will exceed at it. We all have accomplished a lot through this course which was very helpful to us and it enable us to have the knowledge to help others to help themselves. But I can tell that you have grown in wisdom and knowledge of how to encourage and guide someone who need help in living a healthy lifestyle; you are going to be great in your field of study. So keep up the great job that you are doing my friend and continue to meditate while reading the Bible and God will continue to guide you in the right path.
That is great that you are on your way in your integral health journey Maggie! I think I am going to look into that Tai Chi for beginners too! Maybe they have a beginner's - beginner version so I can ease into this without drama and/or trauma!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone regarding the massive impact that this course has had on my life. If one doesn't do anything but change the way they look at others after taking this course, it is still a major accomplishment! This course should be required right alongside Academic Strategies for incoming students, and perhaps then the dropout rate would decrease as well.
The coping strategies and wholesome lessons introduced and taught in this course could only benefit the masses.
Blessings in all you do Mag's!
T =o)