My Special Place Analysis

There are many factors that have contributed to my social location. The main ones that come to mind are my social class, my racial background, and my education. All around us are people who come from different areas of the world, or same areas of the world with very different demographics.

When people think of their environment people think of their immediate surroundings; however, one's environment goes beyond and further into the psychological connection to one's personal environment. To further explain, Gallagher discusses three different aspects of The Power of Place: Outside In, Inside Out, and Synchrony. The book opens doors previously unnoticed about psychological ecology. From reading the book one learns that settings influence behavior more than the personalities of most people.

As the eldest sibling, I had no choice but to become a leader. At first, bearing total responsibility seemed to be an enormous undertaking at such a young age. Oftentimes, I wished for an older sibling to take my place and carry that burden instead. However, that responsibility honored me with values and skills I wasn't able to recognize until years later. Still a child myself, at eleven years old, I was babysitting babies less than one year old. Changing diapers, administering medicine, and preparing food came naturally to me, as I had been helping and leading others all of my life. Having responsibility no longer felt like a burden, but a gift. Leading others is now what comes most naturally to me, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

This tale shows the consequences of a childish dependence clung to for a long time. The princess trusts her mother who then sends her off to get married. Because she was protected as a child she did not develop autonomy. She was very dependent on her parents. Her dependence is then shifted to her maid who robs her of her title. The princess fears the maid and goes along with

To me, this definition of a place was fascinating and caused me to reflect upon my own

Marywood University offers a liberal arts education. In doing so, a wide variety of subjects are covered in all students’ years at Marywood. This is extremely beneficial. Many of the courses with help students in their careers without having to be directly related to their majors. The liberal arts are very useful to learn since they will assist students in becoming well-rounded, and this concept relates to a book written by Dr. Seuss, Oh! The Places You’ll Go!

Every little girl wants to be a Disney princess at some point in their life, I was not different. There’s something about the good heart a princess has and the love she garners, that was special to me. Through the Arteisa Pageant, I have found my chance. I didn't realize that being a princess really did mean you were serving the community, and I wasn’t just a figure. I went out and did many things that have involved serving my community such as painting a house for a resident, handing out candy to kids for Halloween and encouraging literature to be read to children by reading to them at the Artesia library.

This story isn’t going to be the same story that keeps you up at night wanting to read more but before we start you should know the beginning of this story. Along time ago when there was still kings and queens and Knights of the Round Table there lived a small newborn baby that the Beautiful Queen Destiny and King Gramham the king and queen weren’t so happy that they had a girl. After Abbigail their daughter was born she had a younger brother that her parents fell in love with. This is where I came in I was just a peasant but Abbigail and I became best friends she complained to me about her younger prince brother and always said that her mother was telling her to be a better princess, and how all she wanted to do is become a great warrior, I always told her how I wanted to be a princess just for a day.

In the research conducted by Smith and Holmes on police use of coercive mechanisms they tested three hypotheses regarding excessive force, which consisted of the minority threat hypothesis, the place hypothesis, and the community accountability hypothesis. The minority threat hypothesis states that the greater the proportion of minority residents in a city, the greater the use of coercive crime control mechanisms. The place hypothesis argues that segregated minority populations are the primary targets of coercive control. The community accountability hypothesis states that organizational characteristics of police departments promote the use of excessive force against minorities. Combining data from several sources for cities with populations

I want so badly, as your mom, to think of something inspirational to say or to give you at graduation. I keep thinking I should buy you the book "The Places You'll Go" so I can use it to write you a letter with references to the inspirational messages inside including the words," Oh, the places you'll go, today is your day, your mountain is waiting so get on your way", but you already know where you are going and I am pretty sure you have a vague idea of some of the mountains you have to climb in the coming years, not to mention you have been on your way or heading towards your destination since you started high school. In spite of this fact, I am giving you the book to have and contemplate, but I don't think you need it. Really, it is just

As I sit here, on the hood of my car looking out into the vast field I think to myself, why this place? Out of all the places that mean so much to me, why does this place stand out the most? Everyone has that one spot that is special to him or her for various reasons whether it be a memory, experience, how it makes them feel, etc. For me, my favorite place encompasses all my senses bringing them to an all time high filling me with an overwhelming indescribable feeling. It’s my sanctuary, a safe place, but above all a place to clear my mind and getaway from reality. There aren’t enough captivating words to describe the beauty of this place. In the winter, the vast field covered in a blanket of untouched glimmering snow surrounded by bare

In chapter 2 of “Walden,” entitled “Where I Lived and What I Lived For,” Thoreau claims that life is not about materialistic things, but about being simple. He supports his thesis by comparing an example of how life is supposed to be lived, beside how life is not supposed to be lived, and then contrasting both outcomes. He reveals the truths of each example; then he compares materialistic and simplicity examples in order to prove that materialistic things get men nowhere in life contrast to what being simple leads to ( simplicity leads to a strong relationship with nature, which results in one being humble and morally aware). However, he forgot to address the importance of happiness, and how people should go throughout the day with the purpose of being happy.

As I left behind the somber forest, I now recognized an appreciation for nature that I did not realize I had. I now knew there was more to nature than just trees and animals, but also I found the

A ways away from a town that I call home, I found a happy place. I often find myself walking through the park by myself. The beautiful trees, the way the yellow and red leaves crumple under my feet every step I take. When the flowers bloom and how it's the most spectacular sight you could ever imagine seeing, all the different colors that appear. When you breathe in and you get this smell of purity, you feel free and alive. Sometimes I like to sit on the old wooden bench where the bench frame is a little rusted, and I get rid of my thoughts and my eyes search the sky. In the winter the icy breeze makes me shiver, and the cold air I take in, is like sitting in front of an air conditioner and breathing in. Some mornings the sun beams across the sky, which is not quite blue yet, but the sun has almost fully risen. When the wind blows, it grazes over the blades of grass. Some days I just stand and take a deep breath in and I can taste the spring. When summer comes around, and the bees are buzzing, and the hot sun beats on the back of my neck, I lay on the soft grass and listen, to the birds chirping a beautiful song, and the kids playing in the park. The sky is the bluest view in sight.

Words like cozy, calm, and memories can be used to describe my special place. A special place depends on the individual you are referring to. To me a special place allows the person to be happy and sad at the same place. This is where all realms of memories are made, allowing the individual to be able to reflect on them when entering that special atmosphere. In the warm summers I sit in our lawn with my dog as the cool wind blows, a feeling falls over me thinking about why I love my home and property so much and that I'm so very thankful to have it. I zone out for hours thinking about all the time that I have spent there with my family and friends. While I never regret any of the memories I have made, I cherish all of them and hold them close to my heart.