Mid Terms Finished

Hello everyone! Well, we just got done with mid-terms last week; pretty soon my first of two semesters at Acton will be in the books. It's amazing that at Acton, even when tests are over, you are still challenged. For instance, this week, most of us thought it would be a little less stressful- that was definitely not the case. But, the good news is, our class is doing an amazing job of improving on the "case method". Like I've mentioned before, during class we use the case method to guide our learning. The teacher asks questions, and the students are supposed to answer that particular question with sound logic and evidence gained through 5-8 hours of prep time. This week our class did an exceptional job at building on the previous point; it was neat to see how all the brain power in the room, combined with active listening, reasoned to a very practical and effective course of action.

Okay, one last thing. In our Life of Meaning Class (www.lifeofmeaning.com) I was posed with the following question: If you were to pick one value you hold, one rule you live by, or one commitment you've made that most clearly distinguishes you, what would it be? This question brought to my mind a myriad of thoughts. Here was my answer:

"Growing up, my dad would often say, “Remember who you are.” At age thirteen, I did not fully realize the weight behind Dad’s advice. Today, these words sit like an anchor. To me, here’s what “remember who you” means: be yourself, don’t follow the crowd, be a leader, stand up for the truth, be quick to listen and slow to speak, honesty and integrity matter, honor your family name, do unto others as you’d have them do unto you, don’t ever start a fight, but if you ever get in one- finish it, be a role model to your brother and sister, encourage youth, be bold, do what is right, and finally, follow Christ. “Remember who you are” is the insignia on my life, and through it I have gained both accountability and respect from and to my family.

Have a blessed week, remember what is important, and take time to thank God for your many blessings. God bless!