Mind/Body/Spirit

On a scale of 1-10 I would rate my physical well-being a 7 because I am ten pounds overweight. I’d rate my spiritual well-being a 7 because it has only been about four months since I started meditating, praying, returned to the Church, attending Mass and participating in the sacraments. I’d rate my psychological well-being a 6 because I tend to let my emotions control my actions. Recently, I have a self-awareness of my shortcomings. Drinking alcohol every night was my way of coping with my anger, fear, frustration, and anxiety. I stopped drinking, attend AA meetings, and devote myself to God. Everyday is a marvel now as long as I focus on self-respect and the positive affirmation that I am a good person.      Physically, I want to lose between 10-15 pounds before the end of summer. Spiritually, I’d like to learn how to pray with all of my heart and devote myself to being a devote Catholic. Psychologically, I would care to enrich my emotional intelligence.      I have started exercising regularly. I lift weights 3 times a week and ride the exercise bike on alternate days. Also, I go to the gym to play racquetball and walk around the track twice a week. In the area of spirituality I need to grow more. I have gone to confession and receive Holy Communion at least twice a week. Before Christmas I received the sacrament: Anointment of the Sick. I try to partake in the sacraments of my faith in order to be in the state of grace. I am learning to relax, meditate and pray. Psychologically, I try my best to be aware of my shortcomings such as bursts of anger when frustrated. Being myself is probably the best thing I have done for myself. Coping with stress without drinking has opened my heart to self-love and in turn given me a better understanding of who I am. I can love others fully and unconditionally now that I have focused on loving myself.      The relaxation exercise was great. I totally got into it. I felt relaxed through the session and aware of myself as being the focal. After the exercise I felt invigorated; I can’t wait to listen to it again.

Mind, Body, and Spirit

The relaxation exercise worked well for me. I felt relaxed throughout the session. After the exercise I felt invigorated. I do feel the exercise helped me to focus better on the assignment at hand. I contemplated where I am in the area of mind, body and spirit. I am searching for answers about my true self. The concept of nonduality of the mind-body-spirit experience is new to me. I think my strength lies in my belief in God.

Reflective Statement

Hello every one. I woke up to the sounds of monks chanting in Latin from the Catholic network station, EWTN. It was relaxing to lay in bed for a few minutes and absorb the ritual. Take time out to mediate, relax the body and mind through the Spirit.

Greetings!

Hello everyone. This is my first attempt at blog. I am currently enrolled at Kaplan University and majoring in Health and Wellness.