Final Post

As I look over how I assessed myself in Unit 3, I scored myself as a 7 physically, an 8 spiritually and a 6,7 or 8 psychologically. Comparing that to now, I really do not think it has changed much at all. When I came up with these scores in Unit 3, I was happy with them. I wish my physical score was higher, but, it is what it is and it’s the holidays…I’ll worry about it after Christmas. I set really good goals for myself and I think the only area I have slacked off is on the physical side. The gym is going to have to wait right now.  Psychologically, I still take it a day at a time, which is the best I ever will be able to do. Isn’t this what we all do, or are supposed to do? Spiritually, I am exactly where I want to be and have peace in my heart. Growing closer to my God is a work in progress, continually up until I leave this earth. I had set a goal of growing closer and I think I have done that a little every day.

Taking this course has really opened my eyes to an area I did not know existed. I had never heard of integral health before. Now, I am planning on reading the book again and after visiting Dr Dacher’s blog, I would like to read even more about his thoughts. The toughest part for me to understand was when he was describing the quadrants. I think this would be tough for anyone, as we have never thought of our health and mind-body-spirit that way. I still take issue with it and it kind of makes sense, but, kind of doesn’t. I have found the meditation exercises really good and have started lying down and shutting everything out when I get a headache. This has really helped quite a bit.

I do not think I will be able to introduce this to patients until I understand it more myself. How long will this take? I do not know, but I have started down the path. As we have discussed many times in this class, I cannot teach or recommend something until I am doing this myself. I am really glad that I have taken this class and learned about integral health. It is a concept and a way of life that can benefit so many people, starting with myself.