So here we are...

      Ladies and gents, this would be a sad goodbye point for most people. It does not, however, have to be goodbye. I do hope you all keep in touch. In fact, I will list my contact information with you all just in case any of you wish to get in touch with me.
      I remember when this course began, I was incredibly stressed out. In fact, I would have rated my psychological well-being as only a 6 or 7. This is because I felt as though stress would cause me to literally lose my mind. Fortunately, I have managed to get back in touch with my inner calm. I have managed to do better in this area, and can now rate it at about a 9. It can't be perfect due to a need to work on focus issues. that will get better in time, though.
      My physical well-being rated at a 6 then, as it still does now. As mentioned before, I have dental surgeries to schedule, as well as cardiac exams. By this time next year, I project that it will increase to at least an 8. I'm on top of it, at least.
      Lastly, my spiritual well-being had been rated at a 10. It still is. I stand my ground on this because I have always been one to eventually face my problems head-on. My faith has allowed me to do just that. In fact, it is part of the dogma of Ásatrú to have the courage to admit any wrong doings that you have done, to work past them, and eliminate any issues. Overcoming adversity (even what lies within) leads to Valhalla.
      In regards to the goals that I have set, I can say that I have surpassed what I have set forth in front of me. anger will always be an emotion that everyone endures from time to time, but my anger went from an almost daily thing to barely there anymore. I'm proud of myself for at least that much. There were times when I had to fight back tears to avoid punching a wall because I was so frustrated. (Yes, men can cry! Shush! LOL) Emotion is a big part of my life, and I am a Pisces, after all.
      I have implemented my goals into daily life by deciding first that I was a wreck, and I needed to change. I have known this for years, yet could not fix it until now because therapy is usually expensive. Well, folks, this was unexpectedly my free therapy. By the gods, it worked, too. I feel a huge weight being lifted from me. I scheduled surgery to take care of physical problems, I challenge my creativity daily and weed out distractions to maintain mental health, I talk about my stress and how to handle it, and I always keep my dogma in mind. It has helped so very much.
      Admittedly, the work-load of this class initially scared the hell out of me. I kept my cool and worked through it, though. I have also met some wonderful people, and definitely wish to consider you all friends enough to keep in contact. That being said, my Facebook is Clayton Carter Sosbee, Cma. I'm the ONLY one there is... period.... so I'm easy to find. you can email me at clayton.sosbee@gmail.com or call me at 712-254-9090. I'm here for each and every one of you at anytime you need, even if it's just to talk. Love and light to you all.