Spiritual
I've never given much thought to how I'd rate my spiritual well-being before. It really wasn't until maybe a year ago that I even considered a need for some type of spirituality in my life. On a scale of one to 10, I'd assess myself as a two. That's admittedly low but I've at least reached a sense of awareness about my own need for spirituality and have taken the first steps along the path of spiritual evolution.Psychological & Physical
Psychological and physical well-being go hand-in-hand in my life. Because I've dealt with significant health issues over the past 12 years, my psychological well-being has simultaneously suffered. For quite a few years I overlooked the psychological impact of my physical illness(es). Scaled, I think I'm probably a seven physically and psychologically.In the past three or four years, counseling and meditation have helped me develop effective coping skills and psychological equilibrium. When I took a step away from traditional medicine and began seeing a naturopathic physician six months ago, I took a positive step towards increased physical well-being, too. With her guidance, my food choices have improved and so has my energy.
I've taken some very positive steps towards creating a better balance of spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being in my life. The journey is far from over though.
Hi Carlye,
ReplyDeleteWhat I noticed about all the areas of life you discussed is an honest, intelligent, balanced self-analysis. Your attitude is encouraging, as is your journey to health on all levels. It is so true how psychological well-being can suffer when we are ill, and now we've learned in this course the scientific reasons the opposite can occur. I have experienced such the mind-body connection both directions, and understand how difficult it can be. I also understand the feeling of hope that comes from turning it around.
Thank you for sharing,
Misti