Unit 6

Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?



I really enjoyed the Loving-Kindness exercise because it made me feel like I was truly helping others if only in my mind. My passion is helping others and I wish that I could help each and every individual gain freedom from suffering. Being able to meditate and have these thoughts in my mind was relaxing; it removed all of the negative thoughts in my mind and replaced them with positive ones. The Integral Assessment made me focus on the most difficult aspect of my life, in which ways I could change it, in what area of my life needed more development, etc? This assessment allowed me to view my life and the things in my life which needed changing. After doing this I realized that I needed to grow emotionally because I do allow certain things in my life to make me cry, stress, and feel bitter. I realized that most of these things I allow to control me are things from my childhood. I need to work on letting these things go and growing from them.


I think some things that I can implement to foster greater wellness in this area is to first pray about the things that bother me; I find great strength in prayer. Talk to others that will listen and give good advice, and learn to confront my past with positive emotions rather than negative.