Double Whamy!

Inspired by Boom Beck's blog, I have decided to evaluate my well-being on several different tiers.

Spiritual - I think I am doomed to a life of confusion in the spiritual realm. I have seen so much that I cannot deny a greater power exists, but who and what it is - I don't know. I know that I believe such a power exists. I know that evil exists. My beliefs/values/moral pivot on what I consider to be the basic rules/laws of life: don't cheat, don't steal, don't kill, don't covet, don't worship material possessions, honor yourself, respect your family/elders, etc. Above and beyond this I have sub-values and almost always break them and then re-evaluate them, but for the most part I think my spirituality simply exists within me.

Intellectual - I think I have an adequate amount of thinking capacity and questioning ability - while I don't contemplate everything I meander across in life, I put a lot of thought towards how the world around me works. I am not Aristotle, but I am certainly not a ditzy blonde either.

Physical - Lately I have been both very good and very bad with my physical being. I go to Bikram Yoga and belly dance religiously every week. I ride my bike to the gym, or to go tanning, or to grab some food. I practice yoga and dance at home as well. I eat good food, for the most part. I drink and smoke entirely too much, which I plan on changing - I do not like handing toxins to myself after all the hard work I do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Social - I think I am a good daughter and a good friend. I'm a moderate sister and lover. While I shower Dane with gifts and support (even if it's tough love) I am told that I am not affectionate enough and I do not respect him or my relationship with him. I am told that I respect and care for every one else but throw him to the wolves, so I suppose my social well-being leaves something to be desired by others.

Aesthetic - While I am not good at it, I love to draw, doodle, paint, color, and look at art - any kind. I have my opinions, but I appreciate all of it. I love ballet, I love dance, I love symphonies, I love music. I use recycled paper. I am a member of the Colorado Mountain Club. I carpool (more because I have to than because I *believe* in it). I am a member of the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Career - I definitely have this well-being covered. I have a plan, I am active in my plan, I am constantly looking ahead and doing everything I can from morning network sessions, to furthering my education, to certifying my knowledge, volunteer work, scholarship winner, etc. in order to achieve. I am in career well-being full bloom.

Emotion - Well I don't think I have a handle on this at all. I can barely balance, let alone balance my emotions against other emotions and respond correctly and appropriately. I have a lot of work to do when it comes to emotional well-being, the yoga has helped. Growing up has helped. The removal of some bad influences in my life has helped. I suppose I might always struggle with this one.

Thank you B for sharing your definitions on your blog, it was a great way for me to map out where I am in my own life and I always adore people who motivate me to look within.