Unit 7....Hello everyone....

I think that the older I get the more appreciative I am of things in my life.  I remember being younger and being angry about all the things I didn't have and now I value the simple things even more than ever.  I think that this class and the meditation exercises have helped me tune in even more to my inner thoughts and feelings and have made me even more aware of the beauty around me.  I have been able to focus more on the positive instead of the negative and I'm trying to notice the good qualities in everything and everyone.  That is how meditation and mindfulness have fostered an increase in my psychological wellness.  I have a ways to go with the spiritual aspect, but I am going to continue to work on it. 
The saying, "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself," simply means that you can't teach someone something that you don't know anything about or that you haven't experienced on your own.  We must be able to create wellness for ourselves before we can teach and help others. 
I had some difficulty concentrating on this particular exercise.  I'm not good at the visions of light beams, but I did find the ocean sound in the background very soothing.  I have been completing stretches and deep breathing exercises in the evenings and it has helped me to relax more.  I have a long road ahead of me to get to true inner peace and well-being, but I am at a good start and I plan to enjoy my trip and see it as a challenge and adventure.