Hey Everybody,
I rate my physical well-being as a 7 because I work out 3 to 4 times per week, I rate my spiritual well-being a 7 because I do go to Sunday mass weekly, and I rate my psychological well-being a 7 because I am self aware about my life and the direction I am going these days.
A goal in my physical well-being could be to do more walking and ride my bike for cardio, a goal in my spiritual well-being could be to be more involved with the church organization called Knights of Columbus, and a goal in my psychological well-being is too stay positive in all my relationships and not let any negativity get to me whether it is family, friends, girlfriend, all relationships.
I can go to the park for a walk in the morning, I can ask to volunteer at community events with the Knights of Columbus, and I can use deep breathing and calming techniques to control those negative feelings and replace them with positive actions and thoughts.
The exercise was different but beneficial as I could picture the rainbow of colors going through my body and I had a sense of peace, acceptance, and wholeness. It felt great to realize all these things by repeating the words and visualizing all the colors going through me. It seemed everything was connected and everything truly has a purpose.
Scott,
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you already on the right road. Working out will keep you mind and your body young. It is my opinion it is the fountain of youth. Your goals of more bike riding and walking are right on target. Volunteering will get you into heaven. Deep breathing will keep your mind calm.....Great Post!! I wish I was at this level!!
Hey Jill,
DeleteThanks, but if this were a couple years ago when my health was poor which caused me to loose my job, my insurance, and a lot more my numbers would not even 5's. I have come a long way and believe I still have a ways to go, but yes, I am on the right path again. You can do it too I'm sure!!
Scott,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I feel like my physical health is good and my psychological is okay, but I struggle with the spiritual. I do wish and hope that at some point in my life I found a spiritual cnnection. To me practicing a religion or belief has to come from inside and you truly havae to believe in it before you can get any peace out of it. To do it because you are supposed to does not work for me. It was nice to see that you have that much conviction in your spirituality.
When it comes to the goals that you have listed, do you see yourself following through with them? Like everyone else, it is nice to have the goals to strive toward, but a much different reality when it comes to making the time for them. I know I wish I had the time, and meeting my goals is something I would like to do above other thngs in my life, but we all have to have priorities and they are not always our wants, but our needs.
Julie Couillard
Hey Julie,
DeleteAt a very young at I found my spiritual connection and it was at a time of great loss and confusion. I was 23, divorced, and had two babies to raise on my own until my ex-wife decided she wanted to be a Mom. So in that dark time I made it through my struggles with faith close by, hope in my pocket, and God in my heart. I may stray with stress and problems off the path every now and then, but there is never a moment when I'm away that God is not there with me I believe.
I think lack of time does play a part of not following through, but I will be more determined on my quests and find the time.
Hi Scott,
ReplyDeleteOur faith can get us through a lot in life. I lost a daughter and if it was not for my faith in God, I will not be writing that post today. I do not like religion because I think it brings on more fanatic than actual believers wanted to do God's work. It seems everyone bring their own aganda and try to force it on others in the name of God. But being in others companionship that have the same belief that you do does help. My biggest worry about getting too involve in religion is losing sight of what is real. it might not make too much sense. My husband thinks I am a very complex being anyway.
Hey Caroline,
DeleteI understand what you mean because there is a fine line between one's own faith and someone pushing their beliefs on you. It sounds like you definitely found your faith in God in that hard time. Just keep following your own faith and it will work out.
Scott,
ReplyDeleteI too rated my physical well being a 7. Working out is pretty important to keep up my health and stay fit. I am lacking in the spiritual department. I don't usually attend mass and it is something that I should start. Your motivation to attend weekly is really commendable.
Stuart Baxter
Hey Stuart,
DeleteI feel lost at times if I do not put in some kind of work out or physical activity and it makes me feel so much better. Thanks!
Hello Scott,
ReplyDeleteWalking and Bike riding are excellent forms of cardio exercise and both can be relaxing as well. Walking and bike riding are not only good for your physical well-being they are also excellent choices for your psychological well-being. All of your goals seem to be attainable. Keep up the good work
Demetrius Cooper
Thanks Demetrius! I sure will keep on going and you are right my psychological well-being is in a much better place when I stay active.
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