Unit 3
In reflecting upon my three aspects of health: mental, physical, and spiritual, I find that spiritual is the one category in which I need the most improving. I rated myself as a 7. A great deal of this has to do with my experiences in the religion realm. I grew up going to many different churches all within the Christian denomination, but there was never any consistencies in where I would be taken by my parents. In becoming an adult, I started to explore my faith on my own and believe I now have the best grasp on what I want and need. I am less about conformity and rigid adherence to religious protocols. I want to provide myself and environment where God is celebrated, people are uplifted, and judgements are left at the door. I am staying strong in my faith as I continue to discover the place of worship which is best for me (I have moved a great deal of times in the last year). My physical health stands around an 8. I engage in exercising and eating healthy. My one problem area deals with my adversity to the taste of some of the greatest and nutritious foods. I try to counter this by taking multi-vitamin daily and occasionally trying foods which I know I do not like in hopes of having a change in my palate. Finally I think my strongest is my mental state with a 9. I have dealt with many struggles and challenges in my life which have helped in strengthening my mental capacities for dealing with stress and change. I also like to keep my brain engaged in learning and mind puzzles. One of the few improvements I would like to make would be the procurement of less mental activity especially at bedtime. I think if I could begin to do more breathing exercises or meditation prior to bed, it would aide me in falling asleep faster and feeling refreshed in the morning.
Crime of the Century
This was a rather different exercise in which I felt somewhat relaxed, but found the suggestions for visual imagery a little difficult to enjoy. I wanted my mind to be clear and did not want to imagine the rainbow and of its colors. Also the title of the exercise through me off completely and I am the type of person who likes for things to make sense and to be rational
Lol, you're not the only one that got thrown off by the title. But I tried to make sense of it. Basically, it would be the crime of a century not to take time and relax. I don't know how the rainbows might relate to that except that energy can be seen in colors and that the different energy points in our body emit different colors. Still, I have NO idea what the heck that has to do with Crimes of the Century.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you sound like a pretty healthy individual. I enjoyed reading about your spirituality. I think I can relate to your experiences and your beliefs.
As for your problems with the tastes of some healthier foods, I don't know exactly which foods you're talking about but I, personally, am not into those green grass shakes or shots or whatever. I can't handle fishy foods. I don't like certain grains but Hey! There is TONS of stuff out there and sometimes it just take a little getting use to along with some creativity. You should try to find some cook books or recipes on health food sites where maybe people voted on the recipes. That way you can expand your options while playing it safe a little. ;) Good luck!
I enjoyed your bolg. I think sound very grounded spiritually. You seem to have your health well it hand. I am lucky I like my veggies. The food network has some good recipes if you feel like experimenting.
ReplyDeleteThat was a strange title for the excercise.