This week, we answer several questions on our personal experiences and evaluations of our physical, spiritual and emotional health. 
First, I'd say that I rate at a 6 out of 10 for my physical health, a 7 for my spiritual health and an 8 for my psychological health.  My goals are to, A- consistently walk/run for 45 minutes each day, 4 days per week in addition to my current exercise routine...B- regain the self-discipline of having a consistent daily devotional/Bible study for at least 20 minutes...and C- apply specific techniques that I've learned in order to retrain my mind toward more positive thinking.  


The activities I will participate in will vary, but will include such things as Hatha Yoga, Relaxation Exercises, Walking, Jogging, Visualization, Prayer, Bible Study, Books, etc.


I will now start my Relaxation Exercise and report my findings on its benefits or frustrations tomorrow.


Thanks for reading.  Good night and God Bless,


Melissa Rasberry

Relaxation to the Max!

This week, we were able to participate in a relaxation exercise.  I thought that the end of the day was the perfect time.  My kids were in bed, the house was quiet and I'd actually get to focus on the technique.  Well...I got comfortable, closed my eyes and began to listen...I felt my muscles relax, my breathing began to deepen and slow its pace, and then...four hours later, I woke up with my headphones on.  I'd say the exercise worked, but I think I need to try again and finish it to its ending to have a better sense of how the relaxation exercise made me feel. :)  It all else, I now have a new way to fall asleep fast.