A Student Response From:KadeDedication. Mother Earth is determined to tamper with the seasons. Truly invested in ending one so that another may bloom and bring hope. Winter is the worst, sad, lonely, and desolate. Love is also hopeful, sad, and often times comes to an end. Love, like winter can be restrictive and cause loss of oneself. Stay patient, a …
I’ve been looking forward to this fall all summer, it seems. I’ve been excited to experience the breath of fresh air and the newness of going back to class and seeing everyone again. But it seems that now that I’m back it’s become more about dread and waiting than it is about enjoying the collaboration and spirit of others. I dont know why it feels like this- but fall itself feels unfamiliar this year.
A Student Response From:RussellI like to think that each of these ideas, are things that come to us whether we like it or not. In everything we do, whatever comes our way there is an intention to it. Even just the way I walk down the street, I am choosing to walk in a certain way. A way that is …
A Student Response From:JessieWhen there is tragedy in your life, you seems to gain a different perspective on life. Maybe that perspective was always there or maybe that tragedy actually changed the way to live. Recently tragedy struck my life, losing two close relatives at the same time to a plane accident. As I see no change, others around me …
A Student Response From:PatrickAn insightful inside look into how Ms. Simpson dedicates herself to her work through intention, dedication, investment, and even love. Of course, it is through the eyes of an artist, so these characteristics have an eccentric flare to their definitions, but nonetheless, resonate with what I consider those attributes, so it is merely a lavish, drawn-out depiction …
A Student Response From:ErThis tunnel vision that we allow for our goals, can that be applied elsewhere? And what if we just let nature take its course once and a while? Next Student Reply
A Student Response From:QuinnMindfulness. So much of our day to day has become automated. Of course, there are benefits to routine. However, I think we all can get lost in following patterns and not consciously thinking about our physical location or actions. You write of intention. To me, intention is synonymous with purpose and mindfulness. An awareness of what you …
A Student Response From:ChristopherWanting as a self-propagating plant. I think about what I want a lot, tending – perhaps unnecessarily – to something already vital and without need for extra attention. I feel it would be good to know exactly what I do want, but I suppose that’s not really the point in the end. Freedom from desire? I just …
A Student Response From:AubreyAs we exist on this planet, we are simultaneously the watched and the watchers. . We observe the events that happen around us and choose how to respond in the most authentic way we can. At the same time, we are being perceived by the others that happen to spend even the littlest amount of time in …
A Student Response From:AdrianFinding and holding on to Motivation on any aspect of life is important. Things will happen in life where we lose that motivation when we are in that creative process. It is important to find things that motivate us and we can use to help us continuously have motivation. Self doubt is destructive in many ways as …
