Journal 29

I find that the greatest way for a person to get a true self reflection is to isolate themselves from all others and society. Ralph Waldo Emerson was known for loving nature, and he often took solo journeys into nature when he was in need of inspiration or self reflection. Keeping a journal or taking time to reflect are also great ways to find one's self. This journal requires me to find my own self portrayal. I think it is very important for a person to consider how they are being perceived because that will ultimately affect how another sees you. My personal self reflection is very much based on the values and beliefs that I have. I reflect on the decisions I make and the things I say and do. It is a great way to make sure I am living in the respectful manner that I want to live in. I see myself as a person that can respect others and appreciate the differences in every person. I often find myself saying "Hey, if it makes them happy" because it keeps me from negatively judging others. I would say I’m rather extroverted with some introverted tendencies. I say this because, yes, I know you and feel comfortable around you, I will be a very outgoing and somewhat loud of a person. However, if I’m in a room with a group of people I have never met before, I am more likely to be quiet and somewhat shy. I often reflect on the shy tendencies I sometimes have, and I don’t like them. I want to become a person with a well rounded personality who can walk into a room and chat it up with anyone and everyone without getting completely red in the face. This is an important task to overcome considering I will be leaving for college in a year, and, oh yeah, I want to major in journalism. Being a journalist requires that you are open and friendly because you will have to make a conversation with a person, and it’s more than likely, you just met. I'm happy with the 'self' I have come to be. I think there are other people who could use a good self reflecting to make sure they are being the person they want to be.