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2009年4月8日 星期三
ENG 140: Micro-Theme yoga journal
Sally Kempton’s article, Getting to Know You, talks about her journey to self-discovery. In this rapidly changing world, Kempton proposes thought provoking questions that help her explore her identity. Kempton continues to pursue the answer to her question–“what defines me?” (Kempton 59)—but it was not until years later that she discovered that her answer may not be as simple because she is more complex than she originally thought. The yoga philosophy text, Taittiriya Upanishad, described human beings with five layers which “interpenetrate[s] each other, encasing the soul like the layers of an onion” (Kempton 60). The five layers are: physical sheath, vital energy sheath, mental sheath, wisdom sheath, and bliss sheath. Kempton proposes exercise routines to help reach a deeper level in the sheaths and hopefully transcend into the bliss sheath to eventually realize that life is good.
Kempton points out that our identity is shaped by an unstable environment, causing our sense of self to be lost throughout the events, places, people, and other phenomenon that we encounter. However, I agree with that fact that with the knowledge of our layers we can adjust according as to what areas in ones attitude need to be adjusted. As Kempton struggles to define herself, she reveals the complexity of an individual, which is the primary challenge in exploring her core. Kempton explains how each sheath comes into play as a different identity, starting with the outermost layer known as the physical sheath.
For me personally, I have realized that when I am able to acknowledge my state and thus identify myself, I tend to be more content regardless of the emotions I am experiencing. During yoga sessions especially in shivasana, Theresa and Lezlie would remind us to make peace with ourselves: recognize and acknowledge what you are feeling and then let it go. The path to enlightenment is to be able to liberate my superficial needs from this world. When I hold on to such matters, my mind tends to become clustered and I would dwell in that level and end up preventing myself from proceeding to the next level closer to the core. For example, I remember the time my roommate woke me up by pounding on the door in the middle of the night, thinking the door is locked. I was furious with her inconsideration. She then left to party the rest of the night away, leaving me with futile attempts of falling back asleep. I was way too upset to calm myself down, but by breathing and acknowledging my state, I was able to adjust my attitude towards the situation. To know is to be, and thus in order to discover my inner self, I need to understand what I am experiencing.
After reading Kempton’s article, I am more conscious about how my attitude can influence my identity. As long as I am well-grounded into my beliefs and, as Kempton puts it, “my inner core of goodness” (Kempton 59), then losing my identity in any unstable environment would be not be possible.
2008年7月28日 星期一
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2008年7月23日 星期三
Rollins' R-Journalist Application - summer adventure essay
Please write 500 to 1,000 words about your summer adventures (this will be featured as your first entry) and submit it along with this application and a recent photograph (head and shoulders).
My summer adventure of 2008 started with the following words: I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975...This summer, my journey to the Middle East unfolds as I travel in a time capsule, growing 3 decades old with the land with vibrant culture. I experienced Amir's guilt, Hassan's idealistic sacrificial and loyal love, Baba's uncertainty, Soraya's courage, Rahim's love, and the idea of religion, power of friendship and the unbreakable bond of blood. From Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, I realized that my summer adventure is really another journey of self-growth.
Amir and Baba has never believed in God the way other Muslims did. In fact, they don't even pray. However, near the end of the novel when Sohrab comes into the picture, Amir begins to pray in a religion he once had no faith in. This reminds me of a quote, "Don't pray when it rains, if you don't pray when it shines." The Kite Runner fully depicts this statement and it struck me because I do it. I realize that I am guilty of this. More often than not, I only pray in times of need, hoping that God will be there to fix my problems or rekindle a broken relationship. I pray for a sick friend, the starving, the less fortunate and promise to give back to the society in return. We pray for ourselves when we need something. Even though there is nothing wrong with that, but I can't help but wonder...what does He get in return?
It seems rather common to pray in times of trouble but as time goes by and the gap in our life is mended, we forget to count our blessings. I realized a while ago even though it is good to pray for the starving or the sick, why not also do something about it? By donating food to organizations, visit and stay the sick - It is easy to say a few quick words to God, but it shows true character to show an act of kindness. I believe that eventually Amir's redemption has helped him realize that he needs to take action aside from asking help from the omnipotent.
Just like the way Rahim Khan's heartaches upon seeing Amir fight for Baba's love, I feel the same distress. Despite fate and its unexpected twist and turns, I understood the tremendous influence that everything that surrounds us has upon every aspect of our lives. Parenting, for example, is a way to really screw up a kid for the rest of their lives. Abuse in all forms, neglect, too much praise, not enough praise, too much discipline, not enough discipline - parenting in general establishes the "core beliefs" with which kids view the world and themselves. Such "core beliefs" are so "core" that individuals begin to see them not as beliefs nor as something that was learned, but as a form of truth or reality. These are the beliefs from where we get our "attitude" or "outlook on life" and the scary part is that it all starts with those influences of parenting. The Kite Runner is about two brothers, Amir and Hassan, who share an unbreakable binding vine of kinship despite all their differences, reared by a father who loved them differently. Without negative "core beliefs" impeding, or in other words, if one knows one could not fail, what would one strive for?
There was a point in the novel that helped me realize the immense impact of attitude on life. Attitude, as it seems to me, is more important than the past, the education, the money, the circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. The impact of attitude is especially apparent between Assef and those around him as he oppresses the others with his status and wealth. As a "proud" Taliban member, Assef executes God's will as he torments the Afghans. But what for? What I have learned at this point is obvious, there is a little bit of Amir, Hassan and Assef in all of us and it is up to us to reign our attitude and emotions.
As the story is gradually brought to an end, Amir’s narration shows raw emotions, he waddles on in his life through guilt. Hosseini continues to justify the hatred and frustration readers feel toward Amir by atoning for his sins as he runs Sohrab’s kite. The patience and love he has for Hassan’s son effaced into thin air towards the end of book, showing me that everyone deserves “a way to be good again.” Knowing that loveable Hassan would have happily forgiven Amir without hesitation, I learn that I am not one to judge but I am here to forgive and to redeem. And here’s to my family, my friends and everyone who has been there for me through thick and thin: “for you, a thousand times over.”
(photo editting credit Kory Eylmann)
Rollins' R-Journalist Application
What makes you want to be an R-Journalist?
Ever since I first accessed Amazon.com, I remember that I was thrilled that the website enables user rating and comment for every product. I found this service very helpful as it allows the next consumer to get an idea of how this product stands on the market. For instance, if I were considering purchasing a laptop but still debating between the Dell model and Hewlett-Packard (HP) model, I can read the comments other users posted and compare both models. In a way, my Amazon experience reflects what I hope I can bring to prospective Rollins students: an honest, first-hand experience.
Please list student activities in which you participate.
As of now, I have yet to even set foot on campus! This means I have a lot of things to see, and places to go. However, I certainly wish to continue signing human rights petitions for Amnesty International. I am considering joining WPRK Radio, R-TV or Sandspur as I am striving towards a place in the communications field (broadcast journalism) in the future. All in all, I am just keeping my mind and options open to opportunities that will help me connect with the Rollins family.
What one quality do you think makes you best able to relate to potential Rollins students?
I am an understanding individual who can naturally see in a different perspective in any given situation. This allows me to genuinely express my opinion and give honest advice. Understanding different situations in many points of views enable me to easily relate to Rollins students because I can understand the frustration they experience when it comes to making a decision of where to call "home".
2008-09 R-Journalists will be trained to use Moveable Type software, a blogging tool, to submit their own entries and photos online. Entries will then be approved. Do you feel comfortable with computer blogging software and that you will be able to learn it to complete your assignments?
I am definitely up to the challenge to learn something new! I am confident that I will manage using Moveable Type for my blogging assignments; I am not exactly a shy individual and I won't hesitate to ask for help if I am stuck.
Being selected as an R-Journalist is a privilege, as well as a responsibility. R-Journalists are expected to complete at least 10 entries, no less than 500 words each, and submit three to four photos with each entry. Additionally, you may receive feedback and questions via e-mail from prospective students, parents, alumni or others. How do you plan to ensure you are able to fulfill your obligation, should you be chosen?
It is very likely for me to update my blog on a weekly basis. Aside the regular updates, special occasions such as scouting a good restaurant near campus or a home coming game, an extra update is to be expected.
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