Reflection On My Life

Reading over the outcomes and objectives, how will the skills developed in this class apply to your chosen career or field of study? If you are “undecided,” how will these skills help you in your future in college and in general?

This was what influened me a lot the philosophy, from any other electives course and general education courses because, I understood the real philosophy of life. All other courses, I learned alot, but somehow, this connected me and my life. These courses are really helpful in my daily life’s and I have used my skills and tact knowledge that I got from this program.

Over the last several days, in preparation for this paper and my upcoming interviews, I have done quite a bit of reflection into myself. I have examined carefully the experiences I have had in all areas of my life, namely in a professional setting, within my educational background, and amidst my personal life. I have scrupulously singled out the most prominent and valuable strengths I have, as well as the challenges which impede me the most and are in need of the greatest amount of improvement. Finally, after much consideration, I have established a range of goals of which I plan to reach successfully by the termination of my chosen internship.

This course has also helped me become more self-aware. Knowing more about how I operate as a leader and a team member will allow me to avoid conflict and excel not only in my education, but in the workforce as well. By being more self-aware and by knowing my strengths and weaknesses, I have gained better complex problem solving skills, and I will continue to be more mindful and focused when dealing with stressful work conditions. This course has also helped empower me to succeed. It has proved to me that with hard work and dedication, I can achieve what I want to as a leader

Beginning the writing process, I established for myself a mental roadmap. I asked myself what I was trying to say, and what the goal or intent of the writing would be. Was I attempting to persuade my readers, or to be didactic instead? I considered the "how" part of the equation later, and honed each sentence word for word. The how part of the writing process was relatively simple compared to the question of what to say, and why. I had to imbue the paper with social commentary, for there was much to say about these readings.

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.

Through my whole life I had always been told college was going to be hard. I kept that in mind while choosing classes. I came across women’s studies and instantly thought I knew so much about it that I could take that class and easily do well. I registered for the class and then thought about how the class really had nothing to do with my major. We were probably just going to talk about the history of the women’s rights movements and feminism. I thought about dropping the class seeing as there was really no way to apply the class to an astronomy degree. Now that we are almost done with the semester I realize that this class is interdisciplinary. It does not directly apply to my major, but it applies to my life. I have come to realize things that I have seen in the world and how much it impacts myself and the people around me. This class has had such a positive impact on my life in changing the way I think talk and act in and out of the classroom. I related my life to many topics that we covered in class. From talking about media image to sexual violence and then tying everything to larger issues, the class has covered a plethora of topics that I encounter in everyday life.

Life is made up of many different experiences, both good and bad. It is through these experiences that we grow and become the person that we are today. Whether in personal life, school life, or work life, we are constantly expanding our knowledge and ability. When one takes the time to look back at all the experiences they have lived through, they can truly appreciate where they have come from and how much they have developed over time. When I reflect on my own experiences in life, education, and work, I realize that I have every tool I need to succeed in the workplace.

“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)

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:

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

Reflecting on my life now, I have noticed certain values that I would like to maintain in five years as I continue to grow as a person. My interpretation of growth includes challenging myself in various ways from now and onward in order to ensure that I continuously adapt to my environment in a positive manner. Positive growth should be made as any individual goes through the stages of life. One’s values, goals, health, a social standpoint, aesthetic, and effort to engage in service may change over a period of five years as a result of positive growth. I hope to maintain and alter certain aspects in my life as I grow from a young adult into an older adult engaging in the higher standards of society.

It is a gloomy and stormy night I see myself sleeping in my bed. Suddenly I am awaken by the sound of footsteps coming towards my room. The door of my room is slammed open; I see a shadow approaching me. I know it is a man but I am not able to see his face clearly because the room is covered with fog. I then feel a force over power my body like if this person has fallen on me. I could feel that this person is hurting me because my body is in pain. I am afraid because I do not know who this person is and why he is hurting me. I am yelling but no one can hear me because there is no sound coming out of my mouth. I then begin to feel as if I am being suffocated the fear of losing conscious and not knowing what could happen to me forces me to immediately wake up hysterically crying.

I would like to think that through all trails and heartache I will always point my focus toward God, but I do not know what my future holds. No matter what is happening I want to understand that I have a friend, someone on my side, who wishes that I succeed and already has planned my life. Still, I always worry that when my life is no longer in a state of ease and only academic stress plagues my mind, I won’t find the same sunlit joy and steadfast love in God that I do when my life has minimal disturbance. While I have toyed with both physical and mental struggle in my past, and brushed the clutches of this world’s grasp, I look back at those days and think of them as blessings, as they brought me to a better understanding of, and more

What I saw in front of me was a spitting image of my reflection, only this reflection lacked my empty brown eyes, his hair was not a tattered mess, and his posture was not sluggish but upright like that of a soldier, he wore the same clothes that I was wearing a white t-shirt only his had no coffee stains and his blue jeans were not torn up at the knees his white shoe laces were not stringing apart. He had piercing brown eyes with a smug smile it seemed his entire being resonated confidence and strength. It was really starting to get on my nerves. Of course, I 'm freaking out with a million questions going through my head. Who is this person? Why do they look exactly like me? What do they want? But the same thing keeps popping into my head Why the hell is he looking at me with such a condescending face, It 's really starting to piss me off especially since we share a face. I took a deep breath to gather my thoughts, okay calm down try and ask questions to see what is going on. I thought to myself.