I hate rating myself but here goes. Physically, I would rate myself somewhere between 7-8. Psychologically, the only thing that keeps me out of the 10 ring is stress. If I could reduce the stress in my life (a sack full of hundred dollar bills would do the trick) I would be close to a 10 but as I stand right now probably between 8-9. This is because I only let stressors bother me briefly mainly because of my personality. I find humor in most situations, even stress. Spiritually, I don't think anyone ever reaches a 10 but I guess that it would depend on the individuals definition of spirituality. Myself, I rate myself a 7.5.
My goals are pretty simplistic in nature. Physically, I need to lose about 15-18 pounds to get back to my fighting weight (I mean that literally) of 262. I have actually started the nutrition part of the process but listening to relaxation techniques and posting blogs takes up my evenings when I would normally exercise. Psychologically, I have to learn how do deal with idiots better. I have a very low tolerance of the slang word for donkeys. They don't bother me for long because by nature I am an exploder and then it's over. Spiritually is the tough one for me. I am a Christian but at times I don't act it. I let the world get the best of me. I need to be more like a duck, calm on the surface but paddling like crazy beneath the surface.
As stated above, exercise is the key for me physically. More than anything, I would love the chance to get back into martial arts on a full time basis. Psychologically, I just need to relax (spend more time at the beach). Spiritually, I honestly just need to let go and trust more.
CRIME OF THE CENTURY: I have to be honest, get real. Once again, this is not my cup of tea. Circles with colored lights coming out of my body to focus on to center myself. I know that this may work for some but as I stated in the earlier post, I'm more hands on. Put on the pads and spar. If you don't center and focus you become a heavy bag with eyeballs. Its great for cardio, flexibility, strength, endurance, focus, confidence and yes, centering. I am just not the imaginative type for guided relaxation.
PS. In case anyone wondered about some of my pics, I am extremely patriotic. I am prior militiry (Army) and proud of it. I stood before the flag and took an oath and there is no expiration date on an oath.
Mack,
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the rating ourselves. It is always difficult for me to evaluate what is really going on with "Emily". I think you did a great job and hope we all can reach the goals we set for ourselves.
Your suggestion of being more like a duck is definitely worth looking into. I feel the same as you do in letting the world get the best of me. This same suggestion could also be useful with a client. I may try it one day.
It was nice reading your thoughts. Hope you reach your goals.
It is alway hard to sum ourselves up into a number. But at least you know the areas in which you need to do some fine tuning. it is good to be honest this relaxation exercise thing is different epecially if this is one of those things that is foreign to you. You choose a physical approach which is fine but it doesnt hurt to know a different technique.
ReplyDeleteMack,
ReplyDeleteI understand the martial arts are a disciplinary form of meditation anyway, so you are moving in the right direction. Myself, I have a harder time doing something like that, versus the exercises in our units. Guided meditation is easy for me, since I am a very visual thinking person - more abstract than concrete.
Good luck on your goals! You are a very motivated man, driven with passion and enthusiasm, so I know you will meet them.