This Is Water Analysis

Last session we discussed the importance and the purposes of a liberal education. In class, we mentioned that new experiences help us be more intellectuals. In Kendi’s speech he encouraged the students to become intellectuals, meaning being open to new ideas and seek for ideas that challenge how they see the world. In order to become intellectual, we need a diverse environment with open minded people. He also encouraged the students to study the problems of our world and try to solve them. At the end of the speech, he says "I want you to make history, not be history. I want your work to be remembered , not be forgotten." I feel like this phrase inspired each of us who were reading this speech. In addition, we mentioned that routines force us to ignore the obvious. And, by ignoring the obvious we become unconsciously ignorants.
After reading "This is Water", I learned how to see things and situations differently, how to be aware of what is really going on and having the choice to select what really has a meaning and what does
not. Sometimes, we feel like we do not have enough choices, but if we learn how to think and how pay attention to little details we will know we have other choices to look at. Finally, we discussed about Malala's speech. We talked about how she got stronger when she was shot. The bullets did not silence her, instead “strength, power, and courage was born.” Malala is not only speaking for herself but for all of those whose voices cannot be heard. I believe in the power of faith and that one day there will be no more injustice.