[Why do I have to take my sister to see this little kid movie? It’ll be so annoying and I’ll be the only teen there!][ This isn’t that bad. The movie is pretty funny, and I’m not the only adult. And my sis is so happy! I’m glad I could make her day better.][ I’m glad you liked the movie! It was pretty good, right? Yeah! Thanks for taking me! I had fun!]

When I have to help my sister or take her somewhere, I feel like Arjuna because I would rather be doing something else (not the task at hand). It usually is not that big of a deal, but sometimes I like to have time to myself.

The main message of the Bhagavad Gita is to not think of things as good, bad, or life threatening, because souls live on forever. In the insignificant issue of needing to take my sister places, it can be applied by pointing out that it is not going to harm me or my overall life, so I should ignore it or make the most of it. It also talks about upholding honor and doing your duty as well, and that can be related to me wanting to be a good influence on my sister, wanting to be responsible, and wanting to take care of my sister (my “duty”).

The Bhagavad Gita of ancient India would hold a much more powerful and honorable weight than it would in American society. Duty in India would mean working for the good of your family and the government—and putting yourself last. Duty in America means making sure that you provide for yourself. American duty is about making yourself happy, and having people honor you, while ancient Indian duty is about making others happy, and earning your honor.

The Bhagavad Gita could very well be used as a tool of oppression when it was made, because it encourages people to “do your duty”—this could mean something one doesn’t find morally right, or something that would bring harm to the person doing the action. For the high class of India, when citizens asked for better treatment or more help with tasks, all they had to do was point to the Bhagavad Gita and command them to do their duty. Also, the higher class would say that being in the lower class itself was someone’s duty, which would discourage people from rising to power.

The nature of this landscape is a balance between disruption and serenity. The trees and bridge are solid and not moving, but the waterfall is causing the river to move. It is a metaphor for how humanity has become intertwined nature because the bridge in the background is subtle yet clearly shown. Man-made architecture and mankind itself is something that helps add to the unique and diverse natural world. I chose this image because one can clearly see each part of the picture, and because waterfalls are naturally beautiful.

The most powerful feeling I had during the walk was the cold and appreciating the serene nature. I’ve never been on the walk before and it was very beautiful with the flowers and the tree variety. I heard the locusts and the wind rustling through the trees. I didn’t smell much except for the crisp air and the water treatment plant. I thought that the trees looked really pretty because of the way the sun was shining through them, and that the ground was full of little details that I usually don’t notice. I felt calm on the walk. This could be compared to Taoism because Taoists believe that you can be one with nature, and I felt calm in nature.

  View from under the trees                           Pink flower

My plan to grow in 1181 is to not only remember information for the tests, but retain the information I learn for future purposes. I will also learn about the college classroom, how to manage my time wisely, and technology skills. I will get insight to new cultures, which will make me more inclusive to others and tolerant of differences. My plan is to grow not only in knowledge, but in maturity as well.

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