Rainbow Awareness Unit 3

Hello All:)
I LOVED this exercise, and have done something similar before in my journey:) This exercise brought me a feeling of peace and relaxation, which I greatly needed!
This semester is my 5th or 6th at Kaplan, and I am feeling a bit more stressed then usual. I think that I have Spring Fever;)
I moved to North Carolina 4 years ago after the most insane winter EVER in my home state of Maryland. I was, at the time, a single mom of four, homeschooling by day, and working as a waitress in a sports bar/club venue. (The Baltimore Ravens Bar, voted best by ESPN:)) The money was great, the pace was crazy, and it was a season that had the Raven's headed to playoffs. Unfortunately, it was also a season that included THREE blizzards, totaling 89 inches of snow, and we were NOT under any circumstance, to call out of work. My constant mantra was "I'm not a heart doctor, I am a waitress!"...I was told I could sleep in the bar if I got snowed in...with four children at home...not a chance. My job was on the line constantly, and the snow kept falling. My fiance' suggested that I move south to be with him, and the kids and I jumped at the chance. Fast forward to this winter...snow, ice, snow, ice, rinse, repeat. I am a sunshine girl, who loves the warmth, and I was NOT expecting this past winter! I just want to be outside!
SO...this semester has been hard. I just want to garden, sit in the sun, and enjoy the warmth! My children are involved in EVERYTHING, and I am as well. My computer calls to me constantly to get work done, school done, homeschool lessons logged. It's been stressful. This exercise was actually JUST what I needed to get my head focused and my feet grounded.
In rating my well being...physically, I'm giving myself a 7. I have been in top form since recovering from terrible eating disorders in my 20's. Fitness-healthy fitness, gave me a new life. However, I suffered from a slipped disk for 6 weeks during the holidays, and was flat on my back in intense pain. I gained 10 pounds and lost muscle mass in the process. In the last 7 weeks, I have gotten back on my treadmill daily, and even started 30 day shred. It's been hard, and I worry about my disk, but I am getting stronger and feeling much healthier these days. Spiritually, I find myself to be a 5. This makes me sad; I used to be heavily involved in the Unitarian Universalist church, which was very based on the teachings of this class. After moving, I have lost touch with my spiritual self, and I am on a journey to reclaim that. Psychologically-this is hard...I'll give myself an 8. My family went through a terrible ordeal last year with my oldest son, and it ripped out my heart and left our family damaged. It has been a hard road, but therapy has helped greatly.
My goals in these areas are clear and defined. Physically, I plan to continue the goal that I set 7 weeks ago, while adding in more strength training as I get stronger. I love my treadmill time-it is MY time:) Spiritually, this class is truly helping me bring this back into focus. Meditation is working wonders, and the exercises that we are doing are reminiscent of exactly what I used to do. Psychologically, my goal is to stick with therapy, though I am going less now. My therapist has obviously studied the techniques and teachings of this class, and we use this during my visits. I get very anxious when I think about what my family went through, and the whereabouts of my son currently, and these exercises help me to relax and move beyond the pain and worry. Life is a journey...It seems that whenever I get comfortable, life shakes me up and makes me grow again. It's all good:)
 I loved this exercise because it reminded me of my past study of chakras. I instantly felt at peace, and other exercises concerning chakras came to mind, which helped greatly.
If you'd like more info on chakras, this is a chart that can give you a better idea:)
For now, keep your feet grounded, your heart full of love, and your mind at peace:)
Sami