Fall 2024

  Reflecting on this quote from The Blue Sweater , actions from every individual matter because no matter how big or small the act collectively makes an effort to create a better world. My first step to making the world a better place is by educating myself and reading books from well-educated people about sustainability, issues like climate change, and poverty. This way by learn how to make better choices myself like what I buy and support. This way, by talking to others, I can build connections with people from different backgrounds and experiences. This will help me create a more caring and inclusive community. Whether volunteering locally or supporting global organizations, I want to remember that we all share this world and are responsible for each other. In the end, after I graduate, my main focus will be working and providing a better future for myself and the people I am surrounded with. But I don't want to forget to be more thoughtful about my actions and recognize that I ...

  I chose to continue reading Resilient by Dr. Rick Hanson because I am always trying to better myself in any way I can. Before purchasing the book, I knew it was going to be about how to develop long-lasting well-being. While I'm not so interested in reading books, I love to read about books that will further my knowledge and build practical tools that will help me in the future, which this book did. I found this book to be very good and interesting, coming from someone who does not prefer reading books, I enjoyed Resilients a lot. One of my key takeaways from this book is that resilience isn't just about bouncing back from tough times, it's about building inner strengths like mindfulness, gratitude, and compassion to better handle life's challenges. Since your brain can change and adapt, you can train it to focus on positive experiences. By intentionally focusing on the good things, you can rewire your brain to become happier and more resilient. I recommend "Resi...