https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z Happy Holidays! en-us 2016-12-13 03:01:12 UTC 2025-10-08 21:20:11 UTC hello@padlet.com matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143272264 This semester, I feel like I have grown more in self reflection. In the beginning of the semester, I never stopped to look back and or to think about things on a more deep note. Whereas now, I am  more open to thinking more and finding out other solutions to problems. what caused this immersion was the constant requirement to do so. Having group discussions forcefully made me realize what other people were thinking and got me to become better aware of my improvement. ]]> 2016-12-13 03:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143272264 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143272705 In reality, I believe that each book had somewhat of a similar theme. Otherwise, why would they have been chosen? In comparison, Tattoos On the Heart was focused more on compassion. Likewise with Fire In the Ashes. Both those books shared that similar theme. In other hand, I believe that Living Buddha, Living Christ relied on Understanding and took a more deep step in order to accomplish that. Yet, I feel like they all shared in a similar theme;self love. ]]> 2016-12-13 03:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143272705 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143273322 Living Buddha, Living Christ was definitely the more impacting book in my opinion. It has taught me self love and self awareness and is actually the only book out of the three that I focused more on. I felt a deep connection with myself and the fact that we had taken a small trip to the temple, made me realize that no one is truly happy if all they think about is themselves. That trip will forever remain with me because it was a new experience, and it was full of mindfulness. ]]> 2016-12-13 03:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143273322 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143273772 Throughout the semester, I have noticed that I have become more aware of mindfulness and self reflection all in one. I have practiced both more often and it has exceed my expectations in terms of it working. In my perspective, I think that living with mindfulness and reflectively is demonstrating a better character all around. It is not that easy to incorporate those aspects into your life, yet it is something that MUST be involved somehow. With that being said, having to fully incorporate this into your life is hard, especially with everything going on all at once and with so little spare time. Although, you must eventually have someone who pushes you to that point in which you stop and think. Therefore, having that person can always be helpful.   ]]> 2016-12-13 03:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143273772 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143274557 As the semester nears the end, I plan on taking more time in reflecting on what I did right and what I struggled on. That way, I can improve myself and come back stronger. Most importantly, my mind. I need to get myself straight for I have yet to find myself. I still feel clouded and without a purpose and therefore I must focus on that more. In order to make that mark, I must set time aside and actually get it done. Whether it is going back to the temple or meditating on my own. Reading helps too and that is something I plan on doing as well. Seminar class has definitely helped me in ways other classes made worse. For that I am thankful!]]> 2016-12-13 03:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143274557 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143274985 2016-12-13 03:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143274985 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143275016 2016-12-13 03:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143275016 matamaxi https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143275110 2016-12-13 04:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/143275110 https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/144204746 2016-12-18 08:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/matamaxi/9xkx5bhmnw7z/wish/144204746