Becoming Who I Am

Since VHS calss has begun and I have been introduced to a new perspective on human sexuality, I have aslo been posed with the question, "Who am I?". Class descussions and personal reflection have helped me realize that throughout my life, there have been times where I have tried to be someone that I am not. There have been several transitional periods in my life, and the challenges that these changes have faced me with often caused me to lose myself. Although I have not fully discoveread all that I am, and I probably never fully will, I do know the things that I value in myself that I hope to never lose sight of. In the words of Parker Palmer, "Most of us arrive at a sense of self and vocation only after a long journey through alien lands. But this journey bears no resemblance to the trouble-free "travel packages" sold by the tourism industry. It is more akin to the ancient tradition of pilgrimage -- "a transformative journey to a sacred center" full of hardships, darkness, and peril.4" I agree with this excerpt in the sense that we must live all aspects of life, including hardships and turmoil, in order to truly find ourrselves. However, it is also important to acknowledge all the joyful things in life and be thankful for all the things we are blessed with as well because everbody goes through ups and downs. Life is a balancing act, but I always try to count my blessings instead of troubles... deep thoughts.