Well Being

On a scale from 1-10 I would rate my physical well being at around a 7 right now.  I was up there around a 9 a year or so ago, but time has become my enemy and I just can't fit in what I used to anymore.  My spiritual well being is around a 4.  I have not gone to church in a while although I do try to remember that there is something greater than myself and I know that what I put into the universe is what I get out of it, so I try to put good energy out and realize that things happen for a reason and I try to accept that.  My psychological well being is probably around a 3 right now.  I am in a very stressful situation at work and with school and family I feel very stressed right now. 

There are a few things that I know I should do in order to move up my numbers.  Once I have some more time I would like to start up my pilates class again.  I should also start doing some yoga for relaxation.  I would like to hope that eventually I would have a less stressful job.  I should start going back to church even if it is only to have a an hour in the week that is quiet and not about me and my stress.

I did the exercise, as I did before, early in the morning when the house was all quiet.  I did find this exercise a little more relaxing than the last one.  I actually dozed off in the last moments of it.  I liked the associations with the colors.  Of course I do have a cold this week so breathing is a bit more difficult than usual. But this too shall pass.

Autogenic Relaxation

I did this relaxation technique at five in the morning on Saturday.  It was nice because the house was quiet and I was in bed. I must admit that although the voice was soothing and so was the music, I am not used to a male voice in a relaxation exercise.  It also was weird to listen to him talk about all the blood in the GI tract and the abdominal cavity.

Never the less I did try and I did relax and my hands did feel a little warmth although I did not ever get the sense of heaviness that was described. I was comfortable so my arms were content to stay where they were but they were not really heavy.

I do have trouble relaxing totally, my mind is usually always going so this will take some practice. I have so much going on right now I am afraid if I relax too much something will get missed.  I know that is not a good way to be, so if you have any suggestions I will listen. 

Welcome

Welcome to my blog. This will be an interesting experience for me as I am not really used to writing much about myself.  I have never been one to meditate and I am not very good at relaxing so this will be something new for me.  Follow along and see how I do.