"Who moved my cheese?"

As in right now, I can apply this to my life in my transition from high school to college. This is definitely a whole new thing and experience, a big step in life. I will have to adapt to a change that, I believe, I was not ready for.  During the summer I had a difficult situation that made my transition even more difficult, confusing, and terrifying.  I found out that I was not going to be able to attend the college of my choice, and I had two options after that, option one: work through a semester and apply to other school during that time, or option two: attend UTEP. I knew I didn’t want to fall behind so I decided to go with option two.

I did not submit all my papers to UTEP, I had only done the application, and I had been accepted, but that’s where I had stopped because I thought I was going to leave out of town. I began to move as quickly as I could to find out about registration, my financial aid, scholarships, classes workshops, and everything else I needed before it was too late. I did this all by myself; no one told me where to go or who to call. This was when I knew that the cheese was not going to come to me; I had to go in the maze and look for that cheese myself. It was somewhat tiring going back and forth, making calls all day, leaving messages, getting transferred from one office to the other especially when I didn’t have a lot of time left.

I was very fortunate to get everything in order on time, but know I know that in college you have to be aware and  look for your way through the maze by yourself, because no teacher or counselor will be over your shoulder telling you what to do and where to go.

Our Deepest Fear

This poem is lovely, inspiring, and insightful. It is the kind of poem that makes a person stop, think, and reflect while it gives a boost to their self-esteem. Even if we try to deny it, Williamson is right; one of our biggest fears is to be open and show others that we are talented. We are all capable of doing great things and meeting high standards in life. Some people “shrink,” in order to be accepted as part of a group, or because they are stuck in the comfort zone.

            “Who are you not to be?” Some people don’t reach those goals because they feel like they don’t deserve to aim for the best, when in reality they are afraid of standing high and leading. It is within us, our choice to go far and successful, because as children of God, we were all created with a purpose in life. We are very important and indispensable in this world, to our family, to our community, and to other people.

            When we grow out of that darkness and let our light shine we become like a torch that leads through giving guidance and with this torch many others can be lighten. Fear will always exist, but if we are able to control it we will accomplish many wonderful things such as motivating other people to gain confidence and self-esteem.