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Zuleika Rodriguez
Professor Alan Schlechter/ Daniel Lerner (Nick Jensen)
The Science of Happiness
October 1, 2014 The Moment of Change Faith, courage and willpower are some values that have shaped me into the character that I am today. Following upon the numerous and impacting conflicts I had throughout my life, I can recall my family reunion last summer. In a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, he states, “Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee, and do not try to make the universe a blind alley”. Who would know that those words would somehow apply to me in a rolling whirlwind of uncontrollable events? As I peruse The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, I noted that the chapters of Pain, Imagination, and, Turning out Ghosts into Ancestors somehow retold my story of my family reunion last summer. As the hot summer day had started, I felt the warmth and love from my family that I had not seen for such a long time. We prepared for a big trip to go to a beach resort. At first, I was full of excitement when I heard the great amenities that the resort provided. However, my fear of drowning in the vast ocean had become an overwhelming fear that had developed throughout my life. It was a taunting constant reminder of how afraid I was to lose control, trust myself, and rely on others for help. Nevertheless, even if I learned how to swim, would I still be in this never-ending fear? With many years of struggle, this is what I wanted to change. Moreover, I thought of this arduous path to change very significant. Not only because it is vital for my overall wellbeing, but because I will gain confidence, strength, and most importantly happiness. As I would sunbathe, I enjoyed looking at the crystal clear blue waters with all its beauty and intensity. Around others, staying at close proximity to the beach without going in for a swim, proved to be a great challenge. I kept saying to myself that I should not be afraid and that as an intellectual
Professor Alan Schlechter/ Daniel Lerner (Nick Jensen)
The Science of Happiness
October 1, 2014 The Moment of Change Faith, courage and willpower are some values that have shaped me into the character that I am today. Following upon the numerous and impacting conflicts I had throughout my life, I can recall my family reunion last summer. In a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, he states, “Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee, and do not try to make the universe a blind alley”. Who would know that those words would somehow apply to me in a rolling whirlwind of uncontrollable events? As I peruse The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, I noted that the chapters of Pain, Imagination, and, Turning out Ghosts into Ancestors somehow retold my story of my family reunion last summer. As the hot summer day had started, I felt the warmth and love from my family that I had not seen for such a long time. We prepared for a big trip to go to a beach resort. At first, I was full of excitement when I heard the great amenities that the resort provided. However, my fear of drowning in the vast ocean had become an overwhelming fear that had developed throughout my life. It was a taunting constant reminder of how afraid I was to lose control, trust myself, and rely on others for help. Nevertheless, even if I learned how to swim, would I still be in this never-ending fear? With many years of struggle, this is what I wanted to change. Moreover, I thought of this arduous path to change very significant. Not only because it is vital for my overall wellbeing, but because I will gain confidence, strength, and most importantly happiness. As I would sunbathe, I enjoyed looking at the crystal clear blue waters with all its beauty and intensity. Around others, staying at close proximity to the beach without going in for a swim, proved to be a great challenge. I kept saying to myself that I should not be afraid and that as an intellectual