Mary Pipher in Writing to Change the World, is inspiring in ways I have never thought I could be inspired. Writing is a way to share,vent, to reach out, to relax, and connect with one’s soul or with other people. I have realized I am the kind of person who needs to vent, and make connections. I have realized situations in relationships, such as, when an issue occurs, that I want to fix the problem instantly; not all people are receptive. Some need time to themselves, or do not feel a need to talk out differences. In dealing with problems on my own, writing releases tension. Mary Pipher writes: “Discouragement can stop us from doing our work, as can humility. Many writers silence themselves by thinking” (Pipher 28). Relative, I usually do not make effort to write because I feel I have nothing to discuss, and what I do may not be relevant. Mary Pipher would reference interesting work and promote readers to self-educate by reading. Anne Frank was Piphers first hero. “Consider the work of the Persian king Cyrus the Great who formulated the first declaration of human rights, or the work of Plato, Theresa of Avila, or Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin” (Pipher, 9). Pipher passed on writings to readers to reflect on and build our own opinion; I literally want to and will read everything she referenced. “Stories are the most basic tools for connecting us to one another” (Piper, 11). Stories are passed on for reasons, and everyone's voice is unique. I admit I like to hear other stories because I hate feeling alone. I hope on my blog, I can connect with my class-mates, and write for positive change. Thank you.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
1st Thoughts: Connect
Mary Pipher in Writing to Change the World, is inspiring in ways I have never thought I could be inspired. Writing is a way to share,vent, to reach out, to relax, and connect with one’s soul or with other people. I have realized I am the kind of person who needs to vent, and make connections. I have realized situations in relationships, such as, when an issue occurs, that I want to fix the problem instantly; not all people are receptive. Some need time to themselves, or do not feel a need to talk out differences. In dealing with problems on my own, writing releases tension. Mary Pipher writes: “Discouragement can stop us from doing our work, as can humility. Many writers silence themselves by thinking” (Pipher 28). Relative, I usually do not make effort to write because I feel I have nothing to discuss, and what I do may not be relevant. Mary Pipher would reference interesting work and promote readers to self-educate by reading. Anne Frank was Piphers first hero. “Consider the work of the Persian king Cyrus the Great who formulated the first declaration of human rights, or the work of Plato, Theresa of Avila, or Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin” (Pipher, 9). Pipher passed on writings to readers to reflect on and build our own opinion; I literally want to and will read everything she referenced. “Stories are the most basic tools for connecting us to one another” (Piper, 11). Stories are passed on for reasons, and everyone's voice is unique. I admit I like to hear other stories because I hate feeling alone. I hope on my blog, I can connect with my class-mates, and write for positive change. Thank you.
I AM
I am from love, chaos, beautiful and ugly..
I am from Lisa, Alfredo, and Brandon
I am from a split family, but together family
I am from a childhood full of laughter, tantrums, groundings, and conversations
From cereal and cartoons in the morning; hot pockets and homework afterschool
I am from pre-teen confessions and teenage depression
I am from seeing drugs, sex, partying, peer pressure, anxiety
I am from the long distant phone conversations with my papa
& from soccer games with my dad on Saturdays
I am from arguments with my mom, but falling asleep on her lap while she plays with my hair
I am from Catholic/Private schools since the age of 7 and
From inspiring teachers and mentors, but also unfair ones
I am from falling in and out of love and from learning experiences
I am from running, sweating, and breathing
I am from darkness with mistakes, tears, and from rays of light with my faith and dreams
I am from a planet where the stars and moon are silent but give peace, and beauty
A generation too fast pace to see things or notice
I am from every little piece of my own memories
I am from daily connections with peers
& I am the reflection I see in the mirror
I am from what my soul inspires me to be, and from what I choose to explore
I hope I stay free and not hold back any part of me
Inspired by Know Thyself/Mary Pipher
-Ness
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