It's a miracle! Unit 6

I actually got to finish the loving kindness meditation exercise uninterrupted this time.  I also got to go through the Integral Assessment without having to stop and restart.  This is a miracle in my book because life is so hectic here all the time.  The exercise was a goo reminder of the fact that we should be invested in ourselves, that we should honor the people we are now.  It is impossible to go through every day serving others when you don't take time for yourself.  This is a key thing that I think a lot of women forget, myself included.  As a mother, a wife and a friend I find that taking time for myself is one of the last things on my mind.  We tend to give and give until we're exhausted.  Once that happens, the quality of our lives and our impact on others lives declines.

The integral assessment was interesting.  I found that I was lacking in the physical aspects of my life.  Even though I'm busy I'm not super active.  I don't work out with any regularity.  I eat ok but not was well as I should.  I don't get as much sleep as I probably should.  The other portion I wasn't as good as I could be was the worldly aspects.  I don't do volunteer work.  I don't give to charity.  I'm not passionate about a cause.  I chose to work on my physical aspects because it will extend my life and make my quality of life better in the long run.  I feel that my kindness towards others, my compassion and my general positive approach to the world and my community will suffice for the time being.

To work on my physical self, I've renewed my commitment to my fasting program.  I fell off the wagon the past couple of weeks and can feel a physical difference.  I will also start using my kettle bell a couple times a day for short bursts to keep my muscles working.  Also walking my big silly puppy dog more often.  It will be good for both of us.