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
Hi Nico,
ReplyDeletethat is awesome about your trip to New Zealand. Not many people are able to take the time and discover their purpose in life. I am 41 and still trying to figure that one out myself lol I have often thought of trying yoga. I think it would be a great way for me to get back into shape and strengthen my muscles. I think it would benefit my husband too; he has a disorder called Essential Tremor, similar to Parkinson's Disease. I checked out a book last term on beginner's yoga; I think I will go get that one again. If I am not at Monday's seminar, it may be because I got myself twisted into a yoga pretzel ;) I love using breathing techniques for relaxtion. When I am stressed, I imagine I am breathing out all the bad stress in my body and breathing in peace. Works great for me.
Beth :)
Dear Nico,
ReplyDeleteI loved you blog post! I envy your trip to New Zealand!!!! I am from Glacier National Park in Montana and I was always told New Zealand is like Glacier National Park on the ocean! To me that would be heaven!!! Anyway, back to the blog! I was very impressed by your statement that you schedule your yoga, meditation, etc. into your life as a choice and not as an afterthought or a resolve. I must say meditaion is a resolve for me but I, too, want to achieve a spiritual 10 rating and I also agree that compassion or loving kindness towards myself and others is the key to living on a healthy spiritual plane. I have always found that if I am out of sorts I always feel better if I go out and do something to help another person. Thank you and good luck on your journey, Pamela Riedel
Hi Nico,
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly an inspiration I am sure for many around you. You sound very well balanced and active in your pursuits to improve your well - being. The total balance is difficult for many to attain and you do an excellent job. Expressing compassion towards others and focusing on helping other beings throughout each day rather than focusing on benefiting ones self is a great practice that more people should adopt. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle
Nico, You sound like a wonderful spiritual person who I would like to meet. I am also about yoga and meditation to heal my insides and outsides. We all have to find a way to deal with everyday life situations and that to me is so far the best relaxation you can get. Have you ever tried Acupuncture? Someday, I will make it to a session but will have research the professional's background before they stick needles in me. Another thing, I really miss traveling around the world and I envy you right now! Iceland is the most beautiful place I have ever been to.
ReplyDeleteI envy that you took time for yourself and went to New Zealand! I’m very envious! I love that you took the time and decided to not make excuses. I make excuses daily and most of which is because I claim I’m too busy, but in reality I can never be too busy to take care of myself. I also like the idea of practicing positive coping techniques for stress; it can be done anywhere and anytime. Simply breathing can be positive and it’s so simple, I know for me I never took the time to do it, or maybe it’s because I didn’t know how. Either way I think it’s a great idea!
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