Over the last 6 months I've been trying to cut weight without losing muscle mass or too much strength. It has been a slow process, but a rewarding one. I've been able to measure that progress simply by looking at myself (sometimes a scale can be deceiving). I know I am making progress when I see new definition or separation or a new vein popping out under the skin. It is exciting when this happens.
I am also doing Lumosity which is supposed to keep my brain healthy and alert. 4-5 times a week I log on the website and play what appears to be a video game, but in reality is testing and stretching my brain function. After each session I am given a Brain Performance Index (BPI) which tells me how well I am doing. It is very easy to track my progress!
I've also been pushing towards increased spiritual growth and at times I wish tracking my spiritual growth was simply as easy as looking in the mirror for new changes or having a program spit me out a Spiritual Performance Index. I've read a number of books on tracking or measuring spiritual growth as well as engaged in many conversations about the subject with people much smarter than myself. Here are some of the many suggestions on how to measure or indicate spiritual growth:
* Are you treating people more lovingly
* Do you have more trust in God
* Do you sense God's presence more often
* Are you serving the needy more
* Are you less judgmental
* Are you more understanding of people's plights
* Are you less stressed
* Are you at peace
There are many, many more indicators out there, but those are some of my personal favorites.
I'm raising a glass to toast you on striving towards holistic health (mind, body soul)! Keep on the journey and I hope you recognize when you have grown in any of the areas!
