Personal wellness, for me, has seen a gradual progression over the past few years. Physically, I would rate myself at "7"...I've always been physically healthy; however, I need to lose about ten pounds that I gained over the winter months. I plan to accomplish this by manually preparing the existing garden - instead of using the tiller, and attempting to run the dog...he's not always cooperative! My spiritual well-being could be better, and I would rate it at "5"...I spent 27 years in a very difficult marriage, and am still finding myself five years later. My goal here is to learn to forgive. My plan to accomplish this is to attempt to repair the damaged relationships in my life, beginning with the neighbors. I rate my psychological well-being at "8"...I can honestly say that my new found freedom to be "me" has made me happier than I've ever been in my life! My goal, psychologically, is to learn how to train the mind. I plan to accomplish this through learning yoga - exercise and philosophies.
The relaxation exercise, The Crime of the Century, seemed to be like any other...very relaxing!! I was astounded when it came to "our purpose in life", however, because I had just been feeling overwhelmed about my herb garden expansion. Reflecting on my choices during the relaxation exercise gave an immediate calming affect, and I no longer feel overwhelmed. I now look forward to my new ideas, and am confident that everything will work out just fine!!
Ami- It sounds like you definitely have wonderful opportunities to pursue your goals. It is always inspiring to hear of how other people have been able to make it through tough situations and are overcoming adversity. This is something that can help me, as well. Your goal of forgiveness is something I have had to learn, and it is not easy. Learning to forgive can help you move on. This is something that will assist in my future career, too. In the Wellness Center I plan to have, I will help people learn to forgive while they are pressing on through challenges.
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