Well here we are in unit 10, and here I am again after 12 midnight on my blog and eating Sour Punch Straws (candy), I know, I know, I know!But once again I will reflect on my spiritual, physical and psychological well being.
Taking a look at back at unit 3, I am still rating myself around a 6 due to just not finding the time or energy to exercise like I need to, as in about 6 hours or less I have to get up and get my disabled son ready for the school bus at 7:30am.
He is just about as tall as I am now but unable to bear his own weight. Are these excuses, sure they are! But what I realize is that my goal has more to do with time management, and needing to get more rest and schedule exercise as an essential part of my day.
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As I have discussed before, if I believe nothing else, I do believe that a routine exercise/yoga routine, and yes some form of meditation which may or may not include Dacher's method, is what will be the catalyst to virtually everything else that I am doing or that I will do in my life. There is just an overwhelming amount of validation to the benefits of exercise, but I still have to be realistic about rating myself and I don't feel that I have gone far beyond around a 6 in all three areas, even after this course.
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Now that I have had to set up this blogsite, I feel that it has opened a door for me to discuss some of those crossroads or excuses that I use to not exercise, and get feedback.
And I now can openly discuss other issues I find important, so possibly these are the small steps needed to get to that higher rating.
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One last thought I'd like to share, late this evening while finishing up some class work and listening to a show I watch 'The Last Word' hosted by Lawrence ODonnell, MSNBC
he talked about a trip he took to Malawi , Africa and how it changed his life.
This was powerful for me listening to the story and it gave me as someone who loved traveling and learning about other cultures a moment to remind myself about what is really important.
Have a great holiday everyone!
Debra
ReplyDeleteSometimes it takes somethings to make a run in life, you look to have that it to make a run. I just want to find just a little bite of it. Its good for me and many others to hear and in our mind feel what other are doing. I just wanted to say thanks for everything the class and I wise you and your all the best, God Bless you.
I hope you keep up this blog, I will check back in a few months to see if you do :). You have a lot on your plate and I am sure that after the physical work of caring for your son you feel like you have had a workout! Practicing yoga might be just the thing for you. It can strengthen muscles and aid in flexibility-two necessary things for a caregiver.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you, and happy holidays.
I have so learned to enjoy the blogging process! I was quite apprehensive with this type of school work to begin with. I have learned a lot from everyones elses blogs and plan to keep following everyones blogs in the future. I also have learned that I must take care of myself. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue with your blogging!
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