Today in class, some of us presented the book entitled Happiness is a Choice You Make by John Leland. We had an enriching discussion about happiness even at an old age. When my group mates were presenting, they were emphasizing how happiness is something that should be approached individually and should be determined by what I value most. This got me reminiscing about how the road to happiness is a never ending journey, and that there are ebbs and flows that can impact our wellbeing. This presentation was a positive reminder that I should be more attentive on what is happening at the moment rather than incessantly worrying about the future. For me, I am someone who likes to prepare multiple options just in case my main plan does not go according to plan. This book gave me the realization that constantly worrying and being anxious about an unknown future is futile. I felt a bit more relieved when I heard this, but in the back of my head, I am still struggling to let go and enjoy the moment. For me, the most impactful part of this presentation was the discussion component. The last question in our discussion on “at what point do you honor your loved one’s wish for DNR over your own desire to keep them alive” was sobering. It had me thinking about my mom and how we do not have really serious conversations about these topics. For me, it’s a bit difficult to have these talks because we’re not really that close, and even though I still love my mom, I don’t know how to navigate through these uncharted situations. I tried to hold my composure throughout this discussion because my classmates shared some emotional stories that had me thinking about my own life. I’m glad that we were able to get a break because that’s when I just let go and released the tears that I was desperately trying to hold back. Today’s class was a reality check for me, and it got me thinking about sensitive topics that I don’t normally think about on a daily basis.
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