Week 3

Reading "The Color Purple" and "Let Your Life Speak" changed the way I think about God.

"Let Your Life Speak"enforced God to me. I come from an uncertain religious background. Religion wasn't discussed in my house growing up, it was much more inflicted in our dinner conversations. Through time and living in the US, I have grasped the concept that God is someone who lives in the sky, heaven to be exact, that watches over certain people's behaviors. God only exists if you believe he/she exists. God is one that shares love and on page 50 states "The God I know..." meaning that "God" is different for each individual. For me, I agree that there is a higher power but I cannot place the name "God" on this person/thing/object that we are all destined to pay our respects to.

This idea was enforced even more when in "The Color Purple" Celie is in confusion of who God really is. When her sister asks Celie to describe to her what God looks like, she is uncertain. This makes complete sense to me because to me, everyone's "God" is different. Though a group may participate in religious activities but when asked to describe who God is, I think that everyone will have a different response and that is completely normal.

I don't know who God is, I don't have enough background to make any judgements. But I do believe in a higher power, one who or that we are placed on this earth to serve. It may perhaps be our ancestors or the souls of our future children, grandchildren and so on-- I don't know. But the structure of "God" doesn't have an exact definition and I like that.

In Class Writing #1

After reading and informing myself about mindful education, I plan to approach education is a healthier way. I want to ideally have more than eight hours of sleep a night and eat a healthy breakfast, prior to attending class. This way, I will be able to be more attentive in class and be alert to what my professors are saying. The alertness will allow me to think from a level two prospective and not brush off the material discussed. Not enough sleep and a hungry stomach will prevent me from receiving a full education so I want to change that.

Week 2

Reading this changed the way I think about my focus. I was always aware of the fact that sometimes, I just couldn't help but doze off and have my head be in the clouds. I agree that a "mindful education" and "mindful learning" is key to allowing students fully obtain what is taught. All of the readings involved the idea that in teaching, it is ideal to make the material interesting. Realistically speaking, I do not think it is possible to make every teaching material interesting, therefore it is impossible to keep a consistent mindful learning tactics. I find peace within myself when I'm in "flow" talked about in Creativity and Happiness. It occurs to me when I'm playing basketball. The motions I make and the passing or shooting I do becomes natural flow, something I don't literally choose to do. Although I wish that learning was always like that, I know it is not always possible.

I hope to one day become a teacher and then move on to becoming a counselor. I wish that I am able to make learning mindful to my students and simultaneously, I am able to teach my students in a way that they find my materials entertaining and something they find interest in. Then, the material will be more engraved in the student's minds and will make my job more productive.

Who am I?

1. I am a woman, strong believer in living for others. I believe that we were placed on Earth make the it a better place for future generations. I have two sisters, I'm not afraid of speaking my mind; though respectful of other's feelings. I hope to one day become an elementary school teacher or a high school counselor. I was born in Chiba, Japan then was moved to Long Island, New York then later moved to a small city outside of San Francisco, California. I love animals and care for those who are afraid to speak up. I think life is great.

2. I am a loving person.

3. Happy

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Who is Jesus?

1. Jesus is the man who walked on Earth who agreed to be crucified of the cross. He was crucified to take responsibility for everyone else's sins. Jesus is now better known as a God for some people. Jesus was born without having intercourse. His mother, Virgin Mary, was implanted with a baby by the Holy Spirits. He is related to Adam and Eve.

2. Jesus is the man who took responsibility of mans actions and was crucified on the cross.

3. Giving