Unit 3 Blog - Physical Well-being, Spiritual Well-being and Psychological Well-being

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most optimal well-being, I rate my physical, spiritual, & psychological well-being as: Physical-7, Spiritual-6 and Psychological-6.

Physically, I feel pretty healthy, but I know I can do better.  About a year ago I had my gall bladder removed due to pain that I had been experiencing related to a car accident.  When the doctor checked me, he told me that I needed to have my gall bladder removed if it continued to be painful.  I did some research and found that the gall bladder stores bile which helps your body break down foods that are high in fat.  I am Hispanic and I must admit that I do indulge in the stereotypical unhealthy foods.  It was then that I realized that I needed to make a change in my eating habits and exercise more.  Other than this, I would consider myself to be somewhat healthy.  I am a little over weight and I am not on any daily medication so there is no excuse for me not to live a healthier lifestyle. My goals for my physical well-being are to lose some weight, eat healthier and exercise more. The things I need to implement in my life to achieve them are to become more active and exercise 3 to 5 times weekly, and start a healthy diet to lose weight.  This will take dedication and determination to accomplish this.

Spiritually, I feel I need to continue to grow as there is always opportunity for growth.  I used to live with my aunt and she was studying ayurveda and spiritual healing.  Her learnings also brushed off on me as well as her eating habits.  We used to do cleansing and detoxify our bodies naturally and holistically.  I learned that Spirituality involves the recognition and acceptance of a God (Brahman, El, Elohim, Tao, Allah) beyond our own intelligence and with whom we can have a relationship. This God can provide an experience of inspiration, joy, security, peace of mind, and guidance that goes beyond what is possible in the absence of the conviction that such a power exists.  My spirituality is deep within me and I will only continue to grow and become stronger now. My goals are to continue to grow spiritually. This can be done by continuing to go to church, learning with my pastors and reading God's word. Meditating can also help me to grow spiritually by clearing my mind and letting my spirit flow.

Psychologically, I need to learn not to let stress get to me. Like most people, I allow my mind to become full of every day challenges. I also have a hard time with letting go of the past.  My mind begins to wander and the stress sets in. My goals are to lessen the stress, let go of the past and have a clearer mind that doesn't wander as much. Meditation, yoga and exercise will help me to accomplish these goals.

The Crime of the Century relaxation exercise was very helpful and a stress reliever.  Through this class, I found deep breathing to be very relaxing.  I literally feel the stress flowing from the top of my head all the way down through my body and out my feet. The narrator’s voice was soothing and as he started at the base of the spine and worked the way up to the top of the head I felt myself relax even more and I was starting to become centered and balanced.