My Life Reflection

Excellent questions are the key to understanding a text since it requires deep processing of information; from what was just read or from another source that you need to search for. The internal processing can only truly begin when the reader is willing to join in on the academic conversation that is already happening. By joining the conversation, the reader has read numerous texts relating to what they are inquiring about therefore they have already begun asking stupendous questions. The academic discussion is only possible because of critical inquiry from the reader. For example, while I read Ta-Nehisi Coates memoir Between the World and Me, I continually questioned what Coates was saying about the injustices he faced. I had already believed

I came to know the Lord at a young age. I was raised in a Christian home. I publically accepted the Lord in my heart as my Savior when I was fourteen and got baptized at Rutherford Bible Chapel. I say publically because I always knew Him as my Savior, but getting baptized it’s one of the many ways you can share that feeling/relationship with God to everyone else.

I’ll say right off the bat; this course was definitely more than just a history lesson for me. I was the sojourner exploring ideas from the past, learning how history trickles down into the present and future. If I had to do it over again, I would pay more attention to the legends, folktales, and out of class readings that were discussed since they are so rich in life and human nature. Learning about how the different cultures lived reiterated the lessons of the struggle for survival. Heretofore, I was too naïve by expecting this to be a boring history class. The truth is, I ended up learning much about life in the end. If a mind is open to finding some sort of insight when learning, chances are you will probably find what you are looking for.

In 2010, my parents decided to get divorced. I lived in the Fairless Hills/Levittown area and moved to many different condos, apartments, and houses. I did not move to Bethlehem until 2012, I would be in fifth grade attending Spring Garden Elementary School. I was new to the school and I had no friends at all. It was really hard for me get rid of all my friends just to start all over again. I did not fit in at first, but eventually I made friends that I still have today. From reading Persepolis: The Story Of A Childhood, it taught me lessons that I have not been reminded of for quite some time. Lessons that are deemed useful when living through my life. From Satrapi's memoir, I learned that I should be true to myself, I should never take life for granted, and my life is not as perfect as it seems to be.

I’ve always learned best by relating lecture concepts to my personal life, and this class is no different. I’ve been challenged to see my own development through the perspectives and theories set by psychologists before me, bringing new light to my occasionally quirky personality. The biopsychosocial breaks down into biological – meaning brain processing and genetics, psychological – referring to personal thoughts and motives, and social or environmental situations – the influence of others that shapes who someone may become. Life cycle forces can be attributed with the generation of seemingly new traits as well.

The purpose of this reflective journal is to describe how my identity was challenged. In this paper, I will explain how I was judged for not being able to live the same lifestyle as my college friends due to my financial situation. I will also include how people’s opinions can heavily influence a person’s view of his or her identity and how it is important to take pride in who are you regardless of how people view you.

“The Bible doesn’t teach you to follow rules. It is a picture of Jesus. While words may tell you what God is like and even what he may want from you, you cannot do any of it on your own. Life and living are in him and in no other. My goodness, you didn’t think you could live the righteousness of God on your own, did you? (Page 199/201) “It is true that relationships are a whole a lot messier than rules, but rules will never give you answers to the deep questions of the heart, and they will never love you.” (page 201)

Let’s talk about life for a moment. I want you to reflect on at least two situations that you deem as the utmost devastating encounter you experienced. On the contrary, reflect on three positive things that make you proud.

Going through the motions of life has always been something I am best at. As a twelve-year-old, sports were what my life revolved around. I would go to softball practice, put in blood, sweat, and tears for my team, and I would listen to my coach’s every word. Eventually, this became a habit- at least before I tore my ACL. However, once I tore my ACL, I had to sit out of all physical activity for a year. I had a negative attitude about changing the habit I loved to follow. Once this happened, I became shaky and sick to my stomach. I clinched my fists so hard that my fingernails cut my palms when the doctor said, “This means surgery, and you know what that means? No softball for a whole year” as if he found pleasure in crushing my dreams. I pitched a fit that I had to be in a wheelchair for a week and on crutches for four more weeks. At the end of the season, my teammates, my teammates parents, and my coaches all hugged me and told me that I was “so strong and such a positive and vibrant team player.” Looking back now, sitting out of softball for a year grew my appreciation for my teammates. I learned to approach every situation, good or bad, with an unprejudiced and positive mindset because a willingness to allow something to alter me might allow drastic revision in my life; now, I can utilize what I learned from the situation to instruct someone else.

When reflecting on our lives it is clear to see how different circumstances have molded us into the person that we are today. While we may not understand at the time why this event may happen to us, it is a part of our growth. Dealing with pain that wants to consume everything that makes us unique, we have to find the strength from within to deal with it. Taking a sociology class helps an individual to have a better understanding of what they have been through and why it might have happen to them. Social class, race and gender play a part in the experiences that someone has to deal with throughout their life. In this paper, I am going to reflect on how these three different status have affected my growth and understanding as a person.

All teachers are role models, leaders, past students, and sleepless zombies trying to prepare lessons for class. In my viewpoint as she is someone that is incomparable. Ms Garcia has changed me in a so much that it would be impossible to explain how much she has changed me, since the day I first walked into her classroom she has acted like a second mother to me, helped me find ways to become more than any statistic would have you believe, and she has taught me how to build relationships.

Don’t leave any white spots. Remember to diversify your colors. Mix colors to create new ones. And never, and I mean never color across the boundaries. The invaluable teachings of my kindergarten teacher screamed at me when I picked up my first color pencil in almost a decades. After a break encapsulating my whole of adolescent years, I was ready to finish my final art assignment due in Nursery.

One's dream and aspirations to supersede in life must be stronger and greater than limitations set forth by others. The experience that were bestowed to me during my short life has elevated me to the woman I am today. Please walk with me as I give you the opportunity to see the world from my eyes:

Henry Ford once said,” Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” I believe everything that happens in life happens at the time we take our first breath in the world. We typically get our greatest memories and our greatest successes at our life’s milestones. Some of these milestones include, graduating high school, attending college, getting engaged, and getting married. These milestones are what shape us into the person we are today.

breathe or function at all and would be an empty shell for one cannot operate or function without it.