1. My physical health was an 8, my mental health was a 7, and my spiritual health was a 4 in unit three which was seven weeks ago. My physical health remains a very strong 8 and with the beach volleyball season in full swing I feel amazing physically. Mentally I feel a bit more accomplished than normal with keeping my GPA up with three A's this term and while it's been the norm for me to have three A's every term this term was a bit more challenging with some of the health issues of my dear Julie has been going through so I'll give my mental health a small bump to an 8. Now my spirituality and what that has done. I feel through the tragedy of a young gal suffering and dying of cancer there are two clear choices people, this includes me, can chose. I can either run towards God and or away from him and I chose to run towards him. Sitting in Julie's hospital bed while reading her the bible has been some of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had and I feel God in the room with us. So my spirituality has grown from a weak 4 to a respectable 7 in the past few weeks.
2. I set some pretty simple goals and I have reached or attempted to reach them all. For my physical health I spoke about taking a yoga class or at least stretching more often which I have been doing almost daily. My mental goal was to stay focused with school and I feel I completed that task. I have a week off and then it's another three classes here at Kaplan and my mental health will be continually challenged as I see myself taking classes for the foreseeable future. My spiritual goals were to continue with my journey reading the bible in a year and I'm still on pace to succeed in that goal.
3. The things/activities I chose to implement into my life have all been at least attempted. Yoga has been taken a few times, school is a weekly thing, and I'm reading the bible daily so I feel all my activities have been taken care of.
4. My experience with this course has been nothing short of great. I say that due to the class totally exceeding my expectations and that is fantastic. I feel have grown with my acceptance in meditation and that has been rewarding. It's difficult to quantify what is good and what is bad in a course such as this due to me just basically trying some of the new ideas of meditation and sharing that with clients will make me a better trainer.
Mike Scales
I commend you on your major spiritual growth. I have followed your blog pretty much from the beginning and have read about your struggles. I too have struggled along side you this quarter and feel I have found some methods that also work for me. I can already see growth with you and know you will continue to push for progression. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and overall health and wellness.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your last statements about this class. It's really hard to say anything was difficult except for when we first started trying to figure out the whole blogging thing. That was a challenge at first for me, but having worked at it, I see how much more comfortable I am with it and it's become like second nature. I think seeing that something like that was so hard for me, but yet having worked on it until I got it, shows me that I can do anything if I work at it. I am glad to hear that you are growing spiritually in a time like you are experiencing with Julie. I hope you continue to grow and experience life to the fullest. That is great that you are keeping up your grades. I am only taking 2 classes at a time. I wanted to do 3 but after seeing how much work was required from 2, I felt it just wouldn't be for me. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA since I started. What are your career plans after school? Best of luck to you at Kaplan and in life.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that you are doing so well on completition of this course. From the discussion posts and blogs that I have read, I have noticed it has been benefitical to everyone. It is really refreshing to complete a course feeling refreshed rather than stressed or relieved from being overwhelmed. I hope you continue to reach more of your goals that you have set. Good luck!
Hello Mike,
ReplyDeleteI agree that having a close relationship with God can help one to cope with life's situations more easily. This class has been a big help in teaching the importance of overall health and well-being.
Mike,
ReplyDeleteLife is crazy like that sometimes when we suffer loss we draw closer to God. I am sorry for your loss, but I am happy that you were able to increase your spiritual rating to a respectable 7, Good for you! Also, I think it is great that you have such an open mind to trying yoga and meditation all while following the Christian faith. Integrating all of these will continue to make you a great person. God Bless and well wishes.
Natalie
Hello Mike,
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure reading all your post. I wish you the very best in your future classes. I encourage you to continue reading the bible. A few years ago I read the complete bible in one year. It’s the best feeling ever to finish it. I might consider doing it again at the beginning of the year. Take care and good luck with your goals.