“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” Marcel Proust
Journeys have been the subjects of stories for thousands of years. An epic narrates the journey of a hero. The hero faces immense challenges, and in the end he or she discovers something about himself or herself and/or about the world.
Describe a journey that you have taken in your life. The journey can literally involve traveling, or it can be more metaphorical (e.g., tell about a challenge you have faced, something new you have experienced, etc.). Describe the journey, but also tell about the wisdom you gained from it--about yourself or about the world or both.
Here’s an example for you:
A few years ago, my friends Erin and Faith decided to take a rock climbing class. I was hesitant because I didn’t think I would be good at it, but they were so excited that I signed up anyway. The class was scary at first. I was always afraid I would fall, and coming down seemed worse than going up! As we learned the techniques, however, I realized I was actually pretty good at climbing. Moreover, I really enjoyed it. I discovered that I liked facing the challenge of getting to the top of the wall. Sometimes I couldn’t make it to the top of a path, but after practicing and trying again and again, I eventually could reach the top--or at least higher than I had the first time. I discovered that it’s ok not to reach a goal, but that I can meet most of my goals if I don’t give up and persevere through difficulties.
Please answer in 100-200 words. Your response is due no later than 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29. You will lose points if your response is under 100 words, if it is late, and/or if it does not reflect your own ideas.
