Today’s class took place on the manicured lawns in front of
Jarvis. I adored the opportunity to enjoy the crisp fall breeze. As I walked
from the Sandage parking lot I was able to take moments to actually take a deep
breath and look at what was around me. Being a senior I already feel myself
becoming nostalgic about my time at TCU. I know I am going to miss the ever
changing flowers in the immaculate flower beds and the yellow brick that is
everywhere I gaze. The trees and plants that are planted on campus culminate
the beauty that is TCU. I am especially thankful for the home the trees provide
for a friendly neighborhood squirrels that have entertained me on more than one
occasion.
During today’s
class I took a more introspective approach. I found that cultivating words
seemed to be of little value. I found more value in today’s discussion to play
a role as a true active listener. I find that many times I am too eager to
formulate my own opinions and interjections that I miss the perspectives my
classmates share. I found this experience to be quite rewarding. Although at
many points I found it hard to bite my tongue when there was a lull in
conversation, I found value in taking in my surroundings and appreciating those
still quiet moments that led up to the next speaker.
From
this week’s readings I enjoyed the “Judgement of the Birds.” It made a point
that creation itself is miraculous. Just the fact that anything exists is a
wonder in itself. Carbon is the unity of all life. It is one of the many
similarities that can be gleamed among creation. We are a part of such a
beautiful entanglement. We are a part of nature and nature is a part of us. I
am going to be more aware of what I am passing by. I want to engage in the
happenings of the world right beside me. The worlds I may overlook, such as the
flower growing at the base of the tree I was beside or the restless squirrels
that follow one another up the branches. Life is so precious.
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