Hello everyone, I just wanted to reflect on the class that I listened to this morning. Professor, what an inpiring class. I really liked the readings this week. It really made me think not only about my own feelings and emotions but others around me and how they make either bad or good choices. I like the analogy of the shooting arrow. It is ok to get hit by it once and in my life this has happened many many times. But, knowing not to get hit by it again is the key to learning from the first one how to grow from it. But, I do know someone who has been hit by those arrows many times and will not try to avoid them as they come shooting at him. I try to understand why he struggles with personal issues that he keeps going back to. I try to be there for him but, he still makes those bad choices even though he knows that they are bad. Over the years I have learned to be aware of my thoughts and actions to learn from them and that has helped me to grow and become stronger. Athought I still struggle with some areas, it does get easier each day. I actually thing before I react to things more often now and It has made me a much more calmer person. Thank you for a great class once again and that I am sorry that I missed it due to work, but, I post my thoughts here on the blog and share my emotions. Have a great day to everyone.
Cheryl
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI think you made some great observations in your blog post here. I agree that as I have gotten older, it has become easier to be aware of my thoughts and actions, and to understand how what I do and say affects others, even folks I don't even know! I am more apt now to think things through more in depth, trying to make sure that I cause the least amount of rippes on the pond, so to speak. I know also that it is really hard to help some folks, or to quit trying to help them, when they won't try to help themselves. Cheers!
Chris