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I have decided to do the relaxation exercise every morning. I feel the blood moving in my body. How superb! This time around I especially felt being grounded through the lower back (like my feet were planted like a tree root into the ground) and then again I had tremendous ..ummmm enlightened feeling in the chest, forehead, and crown of head. Even as I sit now, my head (from the crown) is a fuz and feels like it is smiling. I think doing this daily might be beneficial in making me feel important. I am a little frustrated that I didn't get much of a feeling from my abdominal area. I think maybe I will try the exercise tomorrow lying down..maybe that will do the trick.
Now I will move on to rating my wellness levels:
A)physical well being, scores a 7, and although anyone else viewing my daily workout routines would cry out "Are you MAD, you must be a 10!- I feel as though I have much more to offer and this is the one area in my life that I could do 24 hours a day and not get tired of doing it. As a goal- I will be a model to women in being that we are strong and capable of doing anything- we should never give up on our bodies. Of course that is the ultimate goal. As a smaller goal I will finish the Hawaii xterra offroad half marathon in November with a pace of 7:00 min per mile.
B)spiritual well being, scores a 4, ....
C)psychological well being, scores a 4,... these two areas of my life are why I am taking this class. To really get to the point where I want to be at- I need to have all areas of my life at ultimate levels. And these areas are bringing me down.
As for working with clients and or just talking to strangers I am a very loving and caring person. I sincerely feel for other people and want to help them. But I am very negative toward myself. Never accepting that I have done as good as I should have. This way of thought also keeps me from venturing out and making friends....which obviously is outrageously WRONG. As goals: I want to feel connected to the world and I want to be able to except me for me. SO "let's get this party started!"
To reach all of my goals I must keep looking forward. I can not keep revisiting my past and letting it stop me from accomplishing the daily tasks that I set for myself. I think that the guided imagery is wonderful and could really be of use. I will continue to do that. I also think that positive affirmations posted around the house will be of great benefit. One big idea that I think will make the most positive influence in my change is when my husband gets back from deployment I plan on joining a running group- meet some people with my same interests, get a little me time to be me and not Mommy or student, but fun running Aly :)
Hello Aly!
ReplyDeleteI have not yet attempted the relaxation exercise. I need to find enough time to chill first and then do the exercise. If I don't relax some before the exercise I will never be able to focus. I hope I have a great expereince with it as you did. Doing meditation everyday is great!! I am working toward that, it is just the time factor right now. I am moving toward it with baby steps!
Amanda
Hi Aly,
ReplyDeleteLet me first tell you "you are a super person". You are mad at saying that you are not doing enough...you really are doing more than the average person. Go ahead; give yourself a 10 in physical well-being :)
I find the CD a bit boring for me but glad to know that it was helpful to you. This is very insight in trying to incorporate that into integral approach. Just because I didn't like it or didn’t work for me, doesn't mean that it won't work for others. I'll keep this in mind when working with clients.
I think it’s a wonderful idea for you to get in a running group...this will help get into your zone and meet people who have the same interest as you. Enjoy yourself!!
Maggie
Hi Aly,
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you to you and your husband for your sacrifices for our country. I will pray for his safety.
Your athletic goals and abilities are very impressive. Take it from someone who has been where you are, once you get the other two areas stronger, your athleticism will take on a new and more meaningful level. You might even back off a bit, but you will be better, faster, stronger and OK with less being more, as well.
You ARE as "good as you should be" You are everything you should be. You are right where you are supposed to be at this minute, this time in your life. Self acceptance can be most difficult but intensely rewarding when you create it! I wish I had found it younger!
Believe,
Michelle
Well thank you YA'LL :) that was an uplift in spirits. I guess people, as a whole, always want more than what they have- I just want more out of myself.
ReplyDeleteI guess that may or may not be a good thing.
Hey Aly,
ReplyDeleteWe are our worst critics. We all think we can do better in this world even when we are already doing our best. I'm taking this class to better myself as well. I would love to have integral health and be whole. I need to connect to my spirtuality and have a better opinion about myself. I'm glad I'm not the only one who is hard on themselves. Let's make a deal; you be nicer to yourself and I will be nicer to myself and we will both be better for our babies because of it. I hope you have a great week and see you in class.
Hi Aly,
ReplyDeleteYou are doing wonderful and keep striving for that inner peace within your self and you will continue to succeed at your goals and adventurng out in the world. You have already succeeded at making friends, you have a classroom filled with friends of different cultures and nationality and we are here for you, just an email or IM away when ever you need us. So keep pushing toward your goal, because I admire you. You are awesome. May be we can run together(lol)I can't run, I only walk in place, you will have to train me.(lol).
Yes, I don't know if it's the type of people that choose this class, this class itself, or this group of people in this class...but whatever it is I find myself wanting to get to know everyone. Like it is easy to make friends with ya'll :) Come on over for a barbeque I'm sure we'd have a hoot!
ReplyDeleteHi Aly, I have to say that I was a little surprised by your post, you mentioned that you are at odds with yourself (in so many words,...by not feeling like you have accomplished enough), you also said that you sometimes shy away from making friends. The first couple of paragraphs sounded like you were such a positive person, one with lots of confidence, you also seemed like a social person. I do not think that you give yourself enough credit. You seem like an amazing person. I also love your blog, your daughter is precious. :)
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