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In this paper, the answers to four journal entry questions will be provided. From the list of seven questions, I have chosen to write about the following respectively: (1) What fills you with joy and awe? (2) Think about your childhood life. Think about the person who had the most effect on your life? And why? (3) Describe the positive and/or negative aspects of your adolescents (4) What is it like to be a young adult in today’s society?
What fills you with joy and awe?
A few years ago, I surprisingly stumbled upon that one thing that fills me with complete joy and awe. Discovering the art of Yoga (sadhana) was made several months after suffering from a lower back injury. This injury resulted in numerous surgical procedures and crippling pain. While recovering from my third and final procedure, it was recommended by my girlfriend to seek alternative measures in combating this physical hindrance. After a lot of pleading sessions, I was finally convinced to open my mind to this simply …show more content…
The challenge began when I received the news that my dad had passed away. This moment not only brought me to my knees, but it also changed the expectations, plans, and possibilities I had envisioned in my head. The icon I had simply disappeared. He was no longer there to give a comfortable pat on the back, daily hugs, or words of encouragement. After his loss, along with the challenges teenage years usually brings, the various facets of my life slowly began to deteriorate. After numerous bad grades and disciplinary actions, I finally realized that internalizing my emotions was not the solution, but rather the source of my disappointments. It was at this point that I decided to embrace my loss, remember his words, and stand tall as a new man. A man, who is strong, determined, driven, and level-headed, just like my
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