Unit 3 The Mind-Body Connection

I appropriately named the blog "The Journey That Will Never End" because optimal well-being is a lifelong journey. There would not be a destination without the journey. I can say I am enjoying the ride! On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being optimal wellness I would rate my physical well-being as an 8. I won't get into the details but I will say that I eat fresh, exercise regularly and don't smoke. A friend once told me that the number one thing you can do for your health is to put down the cigarettes.  I would like to pass that on to you and hope that you can pass it forward.  It may just click for someone.

Spiritually I rate at a 6.  I like to think I rate higher but that is not the case.  I am very close with the spirits that are around me all of the time.  I can feel them and I can hear them but my intuition wavers. I am reminded often that I have a great energy but sometimes I let my environment overshadow my feelings on that.  Everyone has this ability but needs to be practiced. Intellectually I know I need to spend more time on this subject but emotionally I am stunted.  Maybe afraid of what I might find out?? Maybe.

Definitely an 8 psychologically. I spend a lot of time on this area since I returned from the war. Re-framing is key in this department.  Being able to view negative events and interactions with a positive twist is like shining a light in a dark room...it provides hope.

Having goals to work toward helps tremendously to keep you track of your health.  Accountability can be the deciding factor in a monumental success or an epic fail. So here are my goals and how to achieve them toward my optimal health. If this inspires you, get yourself a pen and paper and write down 3 for yourself!

1) I WILL NOT EAT NON-ORGANIC APPLES!!!!
Seems like a silly one, but apples that are not organically grown can be just as toxic as a Big Mac. Be warned. There isn't much of an exercise for this but I guess I could learn to juggle with organic ones!

2) I will refresh my attunement to the spiritual world and practice it daily on myself and others that will allow me to. Imagery lends a helping hand with this. I will secretly do it to my better half while he is asleep! Shh.

3) My goal here is to work on training my mind to respond to stressors that are out of my control in a more calm, peaceful way.  I plan to enrich my psyche with positive energy and think with a stillness before reacting. I am partial to the progressive muscle techniques so that is how I will start.

The Crime of the Century Reflection

Another truly wonderful relaxation technique.  I love that it was chakra based and I can't get enough of that man's voice! How soothing! I love that he incorporates science into this. He describes tapping into your left and right brain etc.  That is what integral health is all about! A truly unique mind-body-spirit sensation that has lifted my mood for the evening.  I might knock out early though! 

Love & Light