Personal Goals

I have not had to rush around these past few days not working and it has been like taking a deep breath in and letting it out slowing and just being still. I do believe that everything happens for a reason! As I look for work and let outcomes be in God's hands (I will do the footwork) I have time to set some goals for my own integral health.


Physical health- get enough sleep, nap when my body is tired, cook at home fresh food sitting to enjoy it and not rushing, eating 3 healthy meals a day, now that summer is here adding more salad and fresh fruit, and walking. I took my granddaughters on a walk this evening around 7:30p in the coolness of the evening pulling them in the wagon.


Psychological health--going back to my AA/NA meetings and sharing more my emotions, thoughts, and fears (as well as joys), taking my psychotropic medication as prescribed, journaling more, and connecting with my sober supports more (less isolating).


Spiritual health--returning to daily reading of my meditation books, sitting still and quiet in the morning with Nature or taking walks of the beach (I live 5 min from the Atlantic Ocean), praying more, and practicing faith. Also, reaching out and helping others seeking Recovery!


Cindy

Job Interview Tomorrow

Exciting news to share on my blog is that I have a job interview tomorrow at the treatment center that I actually graduated from in 2009! I am telling my story to the client's first and then interviewing! So maybe when God closes one door then another really does open!! Wish me luck1

Cindy

Well now is a really good time for me to practice the principles of integral healing and work on my spiritual inner self as I lost my job today. They said I was just not a good fit for what they were looking for. They paid me all my holiday, sick, and vacation pay. I have 2 paychecks coming.......I could use some encouraging words as my inner voice is saying "failure, failure, failure". I am telling myself..."opportunity for change and growth..."

How I Rate My Reflections

On a scale of 1 - 10 I rate my physical well being a four. I do not exercise now that I am working full time and in school full time, I am 40 pounds or so overweight, I tend to skip meals, snack at midnight on junk food, and lead a sedentary life style.

My psychological/emotional well being I rate a two. I tend to worry, not sleep enough (I work full time on the midnight shift), spend a lot of time alone as I am always studying or working (or tired). My support system has diminished since working full time and being in college full time.

My spiritual well being rates around three. This course has been helping that. I was once quite devoted to my spiritual journey when I first got clean and sober but worldly matters like bills, a paycheck, time clocks, grades, and assignment deadlines take priority over my soul.

This is All going to be Changing!! I miss the journey I began when I was in treatment. I miss my friends and social gatherings I had in AA/NA. This course is making a difference in my life.

I found the meditation hard to concentrate on and my thoughts kept wandering. The music was very peaceful and I wish I could listen to with my good ear buds but my personal lap top is in the shop so I am borrowing my roommates for now! In the future I would love to listen to this as I lie down in quietness of my own bedroom. I need to learn how to quiet my mind as it is driving me crazy!  :(

Coincidences are God's way of remaining anonymous.....