How would I rate my physical, spiritual, and psychological well-being? Well, I think I would rate myself on a scale of 1 to 10, an 8 for each. However, 2 years ago I would have rated under 5 for each, within the last 2 years I have been practicing yoga and meditation, this helps me sort myself out and allows me to handle daily stress. It was 2 years ago that I decided to quit my job and take an adventure, by myself, for myself. I traveled to New Zealand and found myself without obligation to anyone besides myself. I stayed for close to a year, traveled the country, met people from all over the globe, read a lot of books, and was able to listen to music and hear all the words. I was able to learn a lot about myself and what and who I wanted to be, as a daughter, as a sister, as a friend, and as a person in today's society. Since I have been back home I have not forgotten my experiences and I continue to practice, well, what I preach. I am a strong believer in natural wellness and healing. I see, from personal experience, the benefits from being physically active, spiritually in-tune, and mentally balanced, which is why I make time instead of feeling I need to find time to workout, meditate, and practice yoga. It is like I woke up one day and decided it was time-no more excuses!
Now, I rate myself as an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, so I know I can do better. In order to achieve a rating of 10 for each category I have set goals for myself. My main goal is to practice compassion everyday, this helps me to be a better person and gives me the energy to love myself enough to continue making time for my own overall wellness. Another goal is to practice handling my stress with positive coping techniques, like yoga, meditation, and basic breathing techniques.
After completing the relaxation exercise, The Crime of the Century, I definitely felt a sense of relaxation. It made me wonder if the colors are always represented in that way, as far as purple representing balance, or if was just within this exercise. I also wondered why it was titled the way it was, I am not sure I like 'the crime of the century'. The voice relaxation exercises are definitely not something I choose for myself, I prefer music with meditation because voice is not as relaxing to me, however I did see and feel the benefits of relaxation after which makes me feel that maybe once in awhile voice can assist future meditations and allow me to look back at what I heard when I am listening to music. Overall, I highly rate and recommend this exercise.
Peace,
Nico
