My classmates and Professor have help to make this one of the best classes I have taken and I know I am a better person and better equipped to go forward in attaining a much better rounded life. My personal assessment from Unit 3 has not changed drastically so I know I still have much work ahead but that makes me want to forge ahead and make my life the absolute best it can be physically, mentally and spiritually. My physical, spiritual and psychological scores now are seven, eight and six in that order. I know I am capable of much more I need to push myself and dedicate more of ‘me’ to the journey. The lowest part of my assessment came from my psychological wellness and having been through some very recent past years it has taken its toll, I had many lemons thrown my way and I forgot the best way to deal with them is to make lemonade, I forgot the lemonade part! This class has helped in that I have fortified my meditation to help both psychologically and spiritually.
I have implemented taking some more advanced Yoga classes and actually bought some new Yoga tapes with more advanced poses that I can use at the house when it is just not possible to get to a class this way there is not excuse. I have also committed to eating even more of a vegetarian food fare, something I already do but even fewer meals with beef. Of course in the summer I cannot resist that one burger on the barbeque grill there is something to it and I have a difficult time relinquishing it! As my psychological wellness needs more work I have dedicated more journaling time. Journaling helps me put things into perspective and to revisit prior days where there may have been more stress I can make an assessment as to what and where I need to make changes and implement them ongoing.
I must emphasize the fact that this has been one of the BEST classes I have taken, from the materials provided, the wonderful tutelage of Professor May and most of all to the amazingly wonderful group of people I feel honored to call my classmates. I think the support and encouragement from all has been fantastic and uplifting at times when I felt I was overwhelmed there may have been a particular post or just a few words that gave me that inspiration I needed to overcome my momentary lapse. As one of my classmates posted online classes can at times seem impersonal but I have to say that was most assuredly not the case during this experience, I could not have asked for a better class and I know I am a better person and will move forward and evolve with the lessons learned throughout the past ten weeks. I will persist to live in the sphere of possibilities not probabilities. I have a new found commitment to become that person I am meant to be and as Thoreau said, “If I am not I, who will be?”
Thanks ~ Linda
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that this is one of the best classes I have taken as well. Although there was some stuggles along the way but the class was great. Good luck to you in your upcoming classes.
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog, and I especially liked your comment about needing to dedicate more of yourself to your journey. I feel it is very true that at times we wait to see what life is going to throw our way and how it will all play out. By being active in creating solutions you are making yourself an active part of your progress. It is not always easy to remember to "make lemonade", and some issues do not go away that easily. Now that you have identified that you want to be more positive, all you can do is hope to remember this during tough times and run with it.
There is nothing wrong with the occasional burger; it is even worse to deprive yourself because then you begin to feel a little resentful towards the healthier life you are trying to establish. oops, there's the future nutritionist in me talking! :)
Best of luck Linda!
Thanks Brenda and I appreciate the critique from a future nutritionist well done! I think it is so important to be proactive, not always easy but I think once one gets into that mode it becomes so much easier! ~ L
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that this class has had such a strong impact on your life. I feel that it has strengthened me as well. I wasn't really keen on this "blogging thing" for all the world to see at the beginning, but it turned out to be a very effective tool in recognizing my strengths and weaknesses. It has truly been a pleasuring taking this journey with you. I wish all the best in your future quest for integral health!!
Hi Linda-
ReplyDeleteWhile I didn't get as much personally from this class as you did I will agree with you that we have had an amazing group and Professor. When I felt lost my classmates and Professor May were always quick with responses to help me out and get me back on track. I enjoyed some of the quotes in Dacher's book as well, so if nothing else, those will always stick out for me. Thanks for ending your post on a great quote, I think I'll have to keep that one in memory and share. Good luck to you as you continue your journey.
~michelle g.