Out of the Universal Loving Kindness exercise and the Integral Assessment; I would have to say that I preferred the Integral Assessment. The Universal Loving Kindness exercise was a great exercise; however, I feel like I gained more and learned more about myself from the Integral Assessment. The Integral Assessment helped me to focus on certain areas of my life that aren’t exactly where I want them to be. I took lots of time to focus on the Integral Assessment and really think about my life and the people and situations in it. I realized that even though times are tough; I still have the world’s greatest friends that will always have my back, I have a family that I couldn’t even dream of living without, and I have a job most people would die for… overall, I found out that even though I am not exactly where I want to be in life I still have more than I could have ever asked for. The area in my life that I focused on with it comes to growth and development has to do with my physical health. I use to be an extremely athletic person and ever since I quit playing I stopped working out. My body and energy level are not what they use to be and I don’t like it one bit. Ever since starting this assessment a week ago, I have decided to do something about that. I started an intensity workout video with my best friend (and even though I couldn’t walk for a few days) I still feel better than I have in the last seven years! For me, everything is mental. If I make up my mind that I am going to do something; there isn’t a whole lot anyone can do it change it. In order to improve in this area I just have to make sure that I keep my positive mind set and the motivation from my friend to help me.
Hi, Rachel. I have to agree that I preferred doing the assessment this week. When we take
ReplyDeletethe time to focus on certain areas of our life that is lacking, we realize just how MUCH
they are lacking. It is important that we make a CONSCIOUS effort to do this. It is easy
to get caught up in the day-to-day routines of life and not think much about our "health"
as we are learning about it in this class. When we thought of health, before this class,
most of us probably thought of the "physical" health because that is what Western culture
focuses on. Being in this class, however, helps us to realize that there is a lot more
to "health" than the physical and it reminds us to focus on those other aspects, as well.
You hit the proverbial nail on the head with your thoughts about mentality. That's it!
You MUST keep a positive mindset. With this weapon in tow, you can defeat any foe!
Hello Rachael!
ReplyDeleteIt appears as though this class has been a very positive experience for you and you have discovered your life is good, aside from needing to get more exercise! I have been a runner for more than twenty years and have more energy than most people of my own age and even those who are half my age! Running is form of meditation for me but the exercises that I have learned from this class have provided me with a new found quite in other words a way to quite my mind that has proved to be valuable beyond words. Good luck with your new exercise routine!
Michelle