Unit 10 Final Blog
Hello All
Since this is our last blog, I want to thank each of you for blogging with me. Sharing this learning experience with each of you has been one of the best. Best wishes to all of you.
Initially in unit three my
ratings were as follows: physical well being 6, psychological well being 8, and
spiritual well being at 8. These scores then were based on the
lack of knowledge I had about myself and living habits at that time. I am not a perfect person but I do love
myself so the scores would be favorable even if they should not have been. In other words, they were a little high at
the time but now I know better after 10 weeks in this class. Part
of the information for this course focused on knowing yourself and searching
inward rather than just looking at the outside and the need to go deep in the
hidden areas in order to initiate lifestyle changes. Presently, I would score myself different
because I have become informed now and have searched and discovered things
needing attention to bring health, happiness and wholeness. I have a genuine desire to make changes for better living and human flourishing. Outward appearance confirms my physical well
being and the need for immediate attention which should have been rated at 5,
psychological well being should be at 6 because there is a need for more
learning and improvement to develop human flourishing; and, with my spiritual
well being I downgraded to 6 also. I
must remember spiritual is not religious although they connect and it is more
about being in tune to and in touch with our inner being.
In
my final assessment, which I am comfortable with, I have begun making progress
and have initiated change in all the areas noted. My primary problem is being consistent. I believe I am off to a good start to initiate
and implement the changes. Since my classmates
have read my assessment and given supporting suggestions, making change will be
easier but will take time.
This
course was a great eye opener to areas needing my attention in order to be a
help to someone else. It is amazing to
me how a course that teaches practices with your eyes closed can give you so much
awareness with your eyes open. I can see and feel health, happiness and wholeness much clearer now. I appreciate a home where you only hear the clock ticking but it no longer gets on my nerve but reminds me to use the time to journey to human flourishing. Learning
how to meditate, be still and quiet to move away from the chatter and to
experience loving kindness was very rewarding for me. It allowed me an opportunity to begin
transition to a higher level of peace. I have incorporated a new slogan in my life "Just STOP".
Some of the practices were difficult but most of them will allow me to
be of help to the women I plan to assist in the future.
Overall the class, the teaching and learning, and my classmates were quite beneficial and will go with me for a long time. I pray for the best for everyone with their journey to human flourishing.
Dru Van Wright
Thank you for sharing what you learned throughout this course. I also made a mistake in rating myself too high in Unit 3 because I was unaware at the time of where my strengths really were. I think it is great when we can use what we have learned to help others and I hope to do that one of these days as well. You seem like you know exactly what changes you want to make and that you are willing to take time out of your day and make that happen. I wish you the best of luck in your future journey and your future with helping others!
ReplyDeleteTaya Hurtado
Taya,
DeleteThe good thing is that we were able to learn enough to understand the over rating and be willing to downgrade. I could not be helpful thinking more highly of myself than I should. I want to completely work out the kinks in the areas needed and then move on.
Best wishes on your wellness journey and future endeavors.
Dru Van Wright
Hi Drucilla,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love your post and your honesty is great. Sometimes I think we all score ourselves higher than we should. This course was great to show us the areas where we need help even though we didn't know we needed it! I feel that the deeper I dig the more I find areas for improvement. If we do not properly asses ourselves it will be hard to grow. Now that we have honestly assessed ourselves we can begin the worthwhile work of self improvement.
Good luck.
Leslie
Leslie,
DeleteYes the course was great and opened a lot of areas for improvement for me. I am in a full blown effort to change my lifesytle to living with health, happiness and wholeness. Best wishes to you and your journey.
Dru Van Wright
Hi Drucilla,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your blogs and have learned a great deal from your openness and honesty. This class has helped us to look within ourselves and truly understand what life can be for us. My heart is more open, my mind much quieter and my inner peace is a true possibility now. Effort is needed...and I'm willing to do what I have to in order to attain the health, happiness and wholeness I seek. I wish you best of luck on your journey! It was such a pleasure to exchange thoughts with you!
Manisha
Manisha,
DeleteI hope you get a chance to read this note. Thank you for sharing this experience with me by exchanging blog messages. I am glad that what I have learned and shared was a help to you. Some times I was not sure if I was clear in expressing my thoughts. My goal is wellness and wholeness and I have begun a journey that I intend to continue and be diligent in seeking the path. If I meet more people along the way as thoughtful as you I will have received an added blessing to my new lifestyle. Thanks for sharing with me and best wishes.
Dru