Unit 3

So I am suppose to give an assessment of by physical well being, my spiritual well being and my psychological well being. Somehow this doesnt sit well with me. I don't like sharing things that are this personal, but perhaps this just part of my journey.

My physical health is good. I have chronic asthma that can be a challenge but it is well controlled with medications. I am a vegetarian trying to go vegan-I just cant seem to give up my cheese. Its the only animal product I havent eliminated from my diet, although I have significantly reduced my consumption. I will just keep working at it. My challenge with work, school, and family is fitting in some exercise. I have learned to break it up into little bits throughout the day.

My spiritual health is great and has been since I gave up organized religion. My spirituality is deeply personal and I don't care to say anymore about that. If I had to set a goal for my siritual health, it might be to move closer to the ocean. I am very connected to the water and the energy of the colors of the water are healing for me.

My psychological health is good (my husband might argue that). Because I am an empath and the type of work that I do, I have to keep my psychological health in check all the time. Being able to feel other peoples feelings, especially in a state of crisis can be overwhelming. I have learned how to manage this and shield myself from t when necessary. My goal for this area is to find my time for stillness and silence. My second goal is to stay present. Since I am a "do-er", I can easily have my energy 10 steps down the road instead of focused on the moment. In the words of my friend the medicine man, I need to "stay here".

I don't usually seperate myself into sections like this assignment has required. I veiw myself and others as an energy being where there is no seperation of mind-body-spirit so this has been an interesting exercise.