Purpose: Use this worksheet to brainstorm and reflect upon five significant, uplifting, positive experiences/events that had a profound impact on your life. Consider events from your childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, etc.
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Life Event 1 (MAID of HONOR):*
In one paragraph, explain why this event was significant to you.*
The day my best friend called and she said was getting married was a wonderful day. What added to that call was being asked to be a maid of honor in their wedding. The joining of 2 hearts, 2 cultures, and 2 souls is an undesirable feeling.
In a second paragraph, describe how you felt after the experience. *
The experience was very memorable. I am very grateful to have been a part of that day with 2 people starting a new chapter in their life. I remember thinking about living with your best friend and soul mate forever and it was a dream I cannot wait to experience directly. I learned a lot on the planning of a wedding and now I have experience.
Life Event 2 (WCC GRAD):*
In one paragraph, explain why this event was significant to you.*
When I graduated from community college in 1995 it was a significant change in my life. I took the next step and expanded my mind to learn an array of things and meet people who also took the challenge to learn on another level. In a second paragraph, describe how you felt after the experience. *
I enjoyed my college years. It was not a piece of cake but I never gave up on whatever my professor gave me as an assignment or project. I was so glad I went to school and let it enrich my mind. Learning any specific subject is ethical to our brains, to work and our lives. Everyone should invest in some type of college or technical class.
Life Event 3 (HOTEP):*
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