Reflection Paper On Holly Reeves

The short story"Aha Moment" by Julia Alvarez demonstrates that the point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on. The story expresses the idea that simple acts of kindness can make a great impact on people both mentally and physically. It can turn frightening and tense situations into assurance and aplomb. In paragraph 8, it is stated," no one screamed,no one panicked. I could hear small pockets of soothing conversation everywhere." By holding the hands and by chatting about everyday life, the passengers emboldened each other and created an optimistic atmosphere. The author points out,"someone was comforting me and kept asking me,'Are you okay?" According to Julia if someone does something good and beneficial for you, you should pass

Kindness comes in different forms, that can alter someone's day instantly. In “Enrique's Journey”, he witnesses kindness from several people in his time of ultimate weakness. Kindness in my life may not be that extreme, but it is appreciated. Even though giant acts of kindness aren't as prevalent as

But, a smile can make all the change. A compliment can be the difference between life and death. People these days are so good at hiding everything, so if you ask them about their day, It is a good conversation starter and it is a good way to let them know that you care. even a small gesture such as helping them with groceries or lending a dollar or two can show them that people out there are good, and do care. I had an instance back when I was a freshman. I was having a hard day because of a great a teacher gave me on a homework assignment and slouched around the entire school day. as I was at my locker grabbing my jacket and my books, a boy walked up to me and begin a conversation. he was a former best friend of mine and we had not talked for over 2 years. even though we only spoke about three sentences, I had a smile on my face the entire way home and I told everybody about what happened. so that same experience enjoy that I felt can be shared amongst many. I am sure he was not aware of the way he made me feel but nobody ever is. Your goal should not be to make somebody happy for something in exchange, your goal should to be to make people happy just because it is genuinely a nice thing to do and you can hope to make a new friend out of it. plus, nothing is the same as the joy of making somebody's

Barbie Harris is a 50 year old female who came into our shelter this morning. In our initial intake and interview this writer can see that Barbie has brought her only belongs: some clothes, blankets, hygiene products, and her prescriptions. Barbie states that most nights she tries to stay at one of her 3 close friends house, however they have families so she does not stay long (Summers, 2012, p. 245). Other than those nights Barbie states she travels from shelter to shelter, at times sleeping on the cold hard ground. In discussing Barbie’s employment history this writer learns she has been unable to work due to issues with her mental health. Up until coming to the shelter today Barbie has been picking up bottles on Calgary streets to pay for

Katie Ledecky is more like a machine than a human. Most people would say after watching her swim. Katie Ledecky is a 19 year old girl who enjoys working hard and has never lost in the Olympics.

As an Autistic Behavior Therapist Trainee, I am constantly teaching Makena, the girl with Autism, life skills and hope that one day they will stick with her. Each day at work I interact with Makena and am able to see the progress she has made. One day in November, I arrived at work and started the therapy with Makena. To my surprise, she acknowledged me and said "Hi Ashley" without any prompting! Knowing that I was able to successfully teach Makena a new, seemingly insignificant, life skill, made me so proud of her. The feeling of successfully teaching is

A tall man with graying hair and uneven stubble called out, “Does anyone want to present… No? Well then, Alicia King, please come to the front of your class and begin your presentation.”

Born Carrie Frances Fisher on October 21, 1956 to parents Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she was no stranger to the Hollywood lifestyle. At age of 19 she starred in her first movie, Star Wars: A New Hope as Princess Leia. Carrie opened up later in interviews and her book, Wishful Drinking, that she had been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder and the drugs she took were the only thing that made her feel “normal” and dialed down her manic episodes. By the time Empire Strikes Back (the second Star Wars film) rolled around in 1980, Carrie revealed that she had been snorting cocaine on set. In an interview in 2001 she stated, “slowly I realised I was doing a bit more drugs than other people and losing my choice in the matter.” Carrie had never

The Goddess of Comedy By Annie Nichol TV Guide once said that Lucille Ball was "seen by more people more often than the face of any other human being who has ever lived." INSERT TRANSITION SENTENCE HERE. Lucille Ball is the greatest actress that has ever lived because of her ability to overcome obstacles and her overwhelming amount of accomplishments. The beginning of Lucy's life was nothing but struggles and hardships, but it made Lucy stronger and pushed her to succeed. At the extraordinarily young age of 3, her father, Henry Durrell Ball, passed away from typhoid fever.

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” states C.S. Lewis. Many people face adversity and only some are able to overcome it. Ashley Judd, overcame many different hardships throughout her life. Starting in early childhood and extending all the way into her early twenties. Some may know Ashley Judd from her successful acting career or her humanitarian lifestyle. Many factors of Ashley’s life led to a rough later life including, hardships in early childhood and sexual abuse during her pre-teens and early twenties. Luckily, with the help of rehab, Ashley has overcame her adversity and now puts time into advocacy work, God, and helping others overcome their hardships.

* One thing is always sure when you 're a nice person; people will tend to reciprocate in your time of need because as individuals, we 're bound to face challenges, disappointments and looses at some point in our lives. When you 've been nice to others during their struggles, it 's more likely they will return the favor during your hard times. That is just human nature, most of us feel really motivated to help those that have helped us, i am a very sure bet in this regard. It’s an aspect of me that i strive to do more often because i feel that individual has slightly changed my world with his acts of kindness. This is significantly valuable and it makes us feel important which is something we all want as individuals.

Vanessa Paradis’s parents were designers. She was born into their family on December 22,1972. At an early age of 8 she began to sing. It was a popular TV show. It was because of her uncle’s connection that she got the opportunity where young kids used to sing in a variety show. At an early age of 14, she became a child star. She became popular by the song "Joe le taxi". This song became #1 hit in France. This resulted in the release of her first album ‘M&J’, which became a rave in France and also gained some popularity in the UK. After that she developed a passion for acting. With the instant success that she achieved through her singing, doors to her successful modeling as well as acting career also opened. She has been the face of Chanel

Since then, I'm drawn to small gestures, from greeting other people to offering my jacket to a friend when the classroom is dead cold. Although they may seem trivial, I discover that these small gestures can make someone else's day and bring happiness out of the blue. The janitor's eyes widened every time I put back some cleaned bins inside the toilet after she finished cleaning, and we would exchange a slight smile or sometimes engage in small conversations. And sharing my food

Thank you for speaking so complimentary of me to others; when you do this, you place such value on me that makes me only want to be an even better person and you have helped me to find my drive again.

If people could be more understanding and kind, it could help these situations. A simple smile or “hi” as you walk by could mean everything to someone with a mental disease, or a person with a bad home life. It could make a person feel so much better about their day. I know if something small happens to me, I think about it all day because of my anxiety. I analyze the small thing that happened until my head hurts and I end up having a panic attack. However, if someone does something simple and kind towards me, I think about it for the rest of the day, and it really does help.