turning to one another, post 2

2/26/2014

Essential Question: "What am I willing to notice in my world?"

Using your post it note responses, please write what impacted you the most from this selection in Margaret Wheatley's book. Feel free to share a favorite line from the selection and then write why it impacted you.

Make sure to include your first name and first initial of your last name and your CLASS period in order to receive full credit.

108 Comments

Jorge Sanchez Period 1

2/27/2014 12:23:11 am

Im willing to notice that we live in a time of increased time of human sorrow. Everyone seems to hate their job, and hate the relationship they are in. People also can never look at the positives in their life and only look at the negatives.

Derrick L. Period 1

2/27/2014 12:27:40 am

I'm willing to notice the problems that my close friends have and help them deal with them. Most friends need a helping hand or somebody to help them out with their personal problems.

Eric V 2

2/27/2014 12:59:44 am

We can turn away, or we can turn toward. Those are the only two choices we have.
This impacted me because it is so true. We all have the choice to help one another yet most people just turn away and ignore the problem, the everyday heros are the ones who turn toward one another and help each other.

Lin T Period: 2

2/27/2014 01:00:29 am

Selection: Listening moves us closer, it helps us become more whole, more healthy, more holy. Not listening creates fragmentation, and fragmentation always causes more suffering.
This two sentences impact me by noticing me that every person wants to talk about their stories, and I can be a listener sometime.

kelly cuadra period 2

2/27/2014 01:00:58 am

"with out belief in each other there really is no hope" The reason why i believe this is for the world to become a better place we should all have hope in one another and turn to one another to be able to fix the problems we all go through in this world

Justin Saisho P.2

2/27/2014 01:03:40 am

"Things will only get louder until we figure out how to sit down and listen."

I'm willing to notice all the people that want to be listened too. These are the most intelligent people in today's society but nobody notices them because we are to caught up in our own world.

kristyn G

2/27/2014 01:05:47 am

'If they lived it; the least I can do is read about it'
I hate to put myself in situations where I would cry about the story of something. I didn't realize I was dishonoring what that person was doing. I think it's amazing how movies would be based on real stories on someone's hardship and maybe now I'll start supporting them

denise. P period 2

2/27/2014 01:08:42 am

"but just when we need each other most,we've forgotten who we are"
i feel that the world is different now in 2013 then how it use to be its just getting worst and worst as each year goes by.

Benjamin T., Period 2

2/27/2014 01:12:33 am

"We want to be reminded of human goodness"

This quote has impacted me by showing how everyone wants to be reminded how good the world is. Sometimes we need to work hard in order to find out the goodness that humans truly have. Even with all the negatives that have been going around, I believe that there are still goodness within every single one of us. Sometimes we are not shown this everyday because we are reminded of the negatives more than the positives. We have to have a strong mind in order to be reminded the positives of being human.

Tyler Fong period 2

2/27/2014 01:15:52 am

"We can turn away, or we can turn toward. Those are the only two choices we have" (Wheatley 83).
This impacted me because it is so true. We don't realize it but there are really only those two choices in life. I think that we should always try to to turn toward though.

Helen Trang P. 2

2/27/2014 01:18:28 am

"We are living in a time of increased human sorrow."
I agree with this quote cause now a days, there is more sadness in the world lately due to the school shootings and natural disasters.

Jia L. period 2

2/27/2014 01:24:26 am

I would wish the world we live in to have more people who are forgiving. People make mistake and should be given second chances. We hold grudges and hate because we don't forgive. If we forgive, we would be in a better world.

Jackie G. Period 2

2/27/2014 01:27:31 am

"as hard a we try to close people out, we never really lose awareness of their suffering. The world still gets in and gnaws at our insides"
It's useless to pretend a problem isn't there. Its still happening even if you don't want to acknowledge it. One's apathy only makes a situation worse.

Shirley H., Period 2

2/27/2014 01:32:09 am

I am willing to notice whatever comes my way. I've seen human despair, depression, anger, heartbreak. However I have also seen hope, joy, and faith in humankind. "Our natural state is to be together." It's true, being alone is painful. Even if you don't notice it, it wears on you. I'm not only willing to notice, I'm also willing to make a difference even if it's only a few people's lives.

Steven W. Per 5

2/27/2014 02:33:38 am

I am willing to notice the good and the bad in each person. Even if you dont notice it yourself, another person may notice it. They may even point out your "Flaws" but nobody in life is perfect. Everybody "may say something, but not do anything about it."

Clara L, Per 5

2/27/2014 03:26:46 am

"With out belief in each other there really is no hope"

The reason why i believe this is because in order for us to live happily in this world, we should learn to believe in one another . It will not only make the world we live in today to be a better world, but it will cause the arising of hope in one another and makes us connect with each other more often. This will lead us humans to be sovereign and always keep in mind that they can turn ti one another whenever there is problem occurring and help fix it, Together. Instead of living in a selfish world, it will not benefit us in anyway. So lets make a change and make a difference and make this world a better place for everyone.

Jin C. period 5

2/27/2014 05:02:56 am

People in our world don't rely on other people a lot and more on their selves. To make the world better, we need to trust one another and need to know that we are all the same. In the inside because that's all it matters.

Judy U period 5

2/27/2014 05:03:24 am

'Whatever life we have experienced, if we can tell someone our story, we find it easier to deal with our circumstances."

This quote is important to me because if we are not able to tell someone our story, how can we cope with our problems? When we tell someone our story and they understand it, it means that you are not going through the tough situation by yourself.

Michelle Z. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:05:18 am

"Who I think you are will determine what I'm willing to do on your behalf"
This quote made me realize how true this statement is in our world; many people only do things not because they are kind and good but because they think about the potential benefits they can get from it.

Victoria L., Period 5

2/27/2014 05:05:26 am

"There is nothing equal to human creativity, human caring, human will."
I am willing to notice that caring about others can enlighten both my world and the world of others.

Dylan N., Period 5

2/27/2014 05:06:21 am

What I am trying to notice in the world is the natural and economical problems in the world. I want to understand every bit of the news and being able to spread awareness and ideas about the problems.

Kevin T., Period 5

2/27/2014 05:08:06 am

I am willing to notice the kindness among people. In most instances, people treat each other with courtesy and kindness. We often help each other without noticing. However, we often zoom in on the negative aspects of people and overlook the goodness within people.

John H. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:08:43 am

What we need to do is open our eyes to the truth of the world. The world as it is is slowly dying as a consequence of what we humans have done throughout our years living on this Earth. If we continue this downward spiral, there will not be a place for us to stay in the future. We must open our eyes and each individually do what we have to do make sure that there is a future for everyone.

Lisa D., Period 5

2/27/2014 05:11:51 am

" You don't need to do anything except be there, bearing witness to their loss and sorrow."

This line impacted me because there are many people, including myself, who feel awkward when comforting someone in their time of need. It made me realize that people just need companionship in times of grief, not for friends to buy them food in the hopeless attempt to help "get over" the sadness.

Vivian L. period 5

2/27/2014 05:14:37 am

I'm willing to notice that we can help one another by trusting eachother to create a hopeful future.we need to treat everyone with respect in order to continue bring more trust and kindness to the world.

Garrett H. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:16:01 am

We can always try to avoid things the we know we can't handle ourselves. I try to take in and experience anything i can to learn from it and prevent any future issues.

Kristi L. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:18:24 am

I'm willing to notice that the world we live in is filled with people who are more withdrawn and distrustful than ever. Everyone is used and discounted only for someone else's benefit.

Eom, Jae period 5

2/27/2014 05:19:59 am

I'm willing to notice that oppression never occurs between equals. This is a cold hard truth that I have to face. I think this line is telling me that if one is dominant over the other, there is either war or an uncontrollable authority

Wilson T. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:20:00 am

I am willing to notice that it is true we have created a weird system in our world. We live in a way that was not considered normal back then. This is because of the new technology and ideas we keep coming up with. I think we cannot escape from this system, but we can try to make the best of it.

Victor H. Per. 5

2/27/2014 05:20:13 am

I am willing to notice times when people just need someone to listen to them to comfort them. I am willing to notice opportunities for synergistic relationships to develop and accomplish great things together. I am willing to notice the greatness in life and recognize the dangers also. Life is a gift.

Jeny C. Per.5

2/27/2014 05:22:37 am

"Courageous acts aren't done by people who believe in human badness".
I believe that the human spirit is good. Therefore, we all have the nature to be good, we just have to reach within ourselves and exert that into the world. I am willing to notice the goodness in people because I believe the human species is virtuous.

Tommy C., Period 5

2/27/2014 05:24:06 am

I am willing to notice the human kindness in the world. Many people perform random acts of kindness without knowing because these actions are often overlooked. We should not focus and base our beliefs on human corruption; rather, we need to learn to respect and appreciate all the kind actions we are willing to do for one another.

Tak N. Period.5

2/27/2014 05:27:30 am

Im the kind of person that notices the world from a big point of view. Where i see the problems which the world has to fix as a whole and also little things which can affects more and more people as time goes by. Im also willing to notice people and their feelings and how we should all treat each other as if we were all a big family. Some people may have a different mind set than you, but in the inside, we are all the same.

Kaiqiang L

2/27/2014 05:30:05 am

I am going to notice my friends that "you can't hate someone whose story you know" because once you know their stories you are going to understand them.

Xinyi C. Period 5

2/27/2014 05:31:31 am

I'm willing to notice that the people would help one and another. Whenever we need help, there's always a person would like to come out and help us. And take us to escape the hardship. I'm also willing to notice that human kindness will bring to the world to the best.

Jiayuan Z. Period 6

2/27/2014 06:03:18 am

I am willing to notice that people going around the school have little changes everyday. And most people want others to notice them. People seek attention and approval on a daily basis. So complementing people around you are important to others' confidence.

Carmen P, Period 6

2/27/2014 06:03:41 am

"Things will only get louder until we figure out how to sit down and listen."

This line impacted me because I realized that when we want to mediate problems people have to sit down and listen to one another. When everyone is talking at once, no one gets heard. People will just get louder and louder to be heard.

Eman Al-alami

2/27/2014 06:06:13 am

"Everybody has a story, and everybody wants to tell their story in order to connect." I believe that in order for everyone to care for one another is to reveal their story. Internally, a person shares his or her story, he or she is healed. People can't hate a person especially when they know their story. I'm willing to notice and truly understand a person by their past experiences and how they're living now. Whether it's my classmate, close friend or a distant family member.

Yongmin M., Period 6

2/27/2014 06:06:47 am

In my world, i am always willing to notice people who do not talk much. I want to find out the reason of their quietness. Sometimes, the ones who do not talk much are the intelligence people. I wonder what they are thinking when they are not talking to anyone else. I also like to notice people who seem to be happy everyday. I know they also have bad times, and I am curious about how they prevent to be happy when sad times come.

Yongshan M. Period 6

2/27/2014 06:06:54 am

"We need each other more than ever before."

I am willing to notice the people around me because I understand that we cannot survive without accompanies. We need each other so much that loneliness is strong enough to kill us mentally.

Qinfu Guan, Period 6 (Ken)

2/27/2014 06:08:08 am

"Everybody has a story, and everybody wants to tell their story in order to connect."

I believe that there are things we need to learn about another. Everybody has a story that they wish they share, they want opinions and comments about their stories.

Christine Lee Period 6

2/27/2014 06:08:27 am

"Our natural state is to be together. Though we keep moving away from each other, we haven't lost the need to be in a relationship". I noticed that people will eventually be together with everyone else, even if that person likes to live alone. It is just one of the natural instincts of the human being.

Stephanie W., Period 06

2/27/2014 06:09:47 am

I am willing to notice that there is hope for humanity. There are still many kind people out there and if each of us do at least one nice thing to each other, the world can be a much happier place to live in.

Stanley Yang (Youwei)

2/27/2014 06:10:50 am

I am willing to notice everyone's hardship, the reason they aren't as happy as they should. If the problem is something that i can help with, i will step up, and do what ever i can.

Chapman L., Period 6

2/27/2014 06:13:06 am

Growing up, my parents loved watching Asian television. Although all media has censorship and have their own public agenda, I feel getting one extra source of news of a different culture helps expand my views and help me notice more of what is going on in the world, especially censorship.

Ronald. H Period 6

2/27/2014 06:14:42 am

"There is nothing equal to human creativity, human caring, human will."

In this world, I notice that every human being is distinct and different from one another. We have our own ways of creativity. We need to care for each other because we are naturally looking for the need to belong. No one can live a life by him/herself and it's our will to care or not.

Alex K. Period 6

2/27/2014 06:16:33 am

I am willing to notice that everyone's lives has their ups and downs and be willing to help with any problem they have. I also believe that no matter how hard it gets, it will always get better.

Susan C. Period 6

2/27/2014 06:19:26 am

I am willing to notice that there are a lot of people who are depressed. We would have to change ourselves then change our loved ones family/friends and then the world. By doing so we have to know what is wrong then reverse that into something better.

Ryan H., Period 6

2/27/2014 06:20:53 am

"There is no other way to justify inhumane treatment except to assume that the pain inflicted on the oppressed is not the same as ours."

I am willing to notice that everyone has his/her own struggles, and I will not judge others for what may seem to be on the outside. I will use my empathy to act with respect and care towards others.

Lewen Ma Period 6

2/27/2014 06:23:05 am

"Nothing living lives alone"

I believe that no one in this world is alone. If one feels alone, he needs to seek someone or something that will make him feel less alone. Whether it is a person, an animal, or an inanimate object, we are never surrounded by loneliness.

matthew salazar period 6

2/27/2014 06:24:23 am

im willing to notice all the little bit of good that happens

Anita Z., Period 06

2/27/2014 06:25:48 am

What am I willing to notice in my world?

"A hopeful future is possible."

I'm willing to notice suffrage between human beings. Those suffering from poverty or sickness. So we are able to lend a hand and help out.

Nicole G., Period 6

2/27/2014 06:27:47 am

"We can turn away, or we can turn toward. Those are the only two choices we have."

I am willing to notice that everybody will always need an attentive ear to listen to them. When given the choice between being there for somebody and only caring about the needs of oneself, choosing the former goes a long way to making a positive impact.

Jasmine Kader Period 6

2/27/2014 06:29:39 am

I am willing to notice the problems that are around me and also around the world. By noticing these problems, I want to make a difference and help people as much as I can.

Bladimir R. period 6

2/27/2014 06:34:48 am

"im willing to notice all the little bit of good that happens." (Mathew Salazar)

I think this quote means that no matter how much people try not to do something good they always end up doing it.

Jean M., Period 2

2/27/2014 11:29:47 am

"There is no other way to justify inhumane treatment except to assume that the pain inflicted on the oppressed is not the same as ours."

I am willing to notice that everyone has his/her own unique story and just because someone story does not match with yours doesn't mean that they are any less of a human being. I believe that if everyone start to treat each other the way they wanna be treated, then the world would become a much better place and the faith in humanity can be restore.

Gabriel H. Period 1

2/27/2014 12:59:02 pm

"Listening moves us closer, it helps us become more whole, more healthy, more holy. Not listening creates fragmentation, and fragmentation always causes more suffering."
I agree with this statement because I try and listen to others and hear them out. Sometimes I try and keep myself from giving them advice or telling them what to do because at times it is best to just listen.

Henry G. Period 5

2/27/2014 02:19:13 pm

I am willing to notice that in this day and age, people tend to show little or no compassion unless pressured into a situation to show it toward others. It may seem as though compassion has died out, but our natural state is to be together.

Amanda Cheng, Period 2

2/27/2014 02:49:58 pm

"A hopeful future is possible."
I notice that in this time, many start to feel very discouraged about many things. They start to view the world badly and become blind to many things. They start to think negatively and start to lose hope in the future and in life. This sentence reminds me that there is always another day with hope.a

Yela M., PER5

2/27/2014 11:57:52 pm

I am willing to start to notice that people mean well at the end of the day. At times there are people who go through obstacles where it leads to lashing out of the ordinary, and I have to understand that there are people in this world who need to release their anger sometimes, so they can move on with their routine. There are people out there who needs that extra support to help them through the day, and I will try my best to be there for them when they need a hand.

Kara L. Period

2/28/2014 12:04:43 am

"We are living in a time of increased human sorrow."
I strongly agree with this quote because I feel like everyone is going through a lot of stress, and loneliness, and with the constant bombings and shootings it just makes the world feel like its not a safe place anymore.

Kara L. Period 1

2/28/2014 12:05:31 am

Stacie L Period 1

2/28/2014 12:16:19 am

"Things will only get louder until we figure out how to sit down and listen."
This quote stuck out to me because of its message that we need to listen. We need to take time out of our day, and listen to others, not just to hear them. This is essential. However, if we don't take time to listen, things will not get better. Things will "only get louder". Nothing will be fixed and no one will be heard. And that just makes the world an even more complicated place.

Sandy N. Period 1

2/28/2014 12:20:12 am

"We can be generous, imaginative, and open- hearted"
I am willing to notice the smile on everyone's face. People in this world are shy and scared of being judge, we compete against one another and forget that we are all human beings. I believe that we all need to be generous and help one another, imagine positive things, and speak up whenever you're feeling down. By doing this, a smile will appear on his or her face.

Adam D. Period 1

2/28/2014 12:20:50 am

A time when I experienced good listening is when someone close to me took the time asked me to just talk about what was bothering me one day. When he said that I opened up my world and problems to him, but instead of him trying to FIX it he simply listened. That was the gateway to me actually hearing my problems out loud, which made them easier for me to solve.

Adam D. Period 1

2/28/2014 12:24:34 am

As this world become increasingly troubled and violent, we must open up ourselves to the troubles that plague society today. Which is why I am wiling to notice everything about my world, because in order to fix our problems we must recognize them.

Karishma Bhakta p.2

2/28/2014 11:17:26 am

I am willing to see that everyone is different and how one person can always have something in common with the millions of people in this world. Everyone has a different story and a different personality but we can always come together in hard times. That is why we must have at least one thing in common with someone else.

Tatiana C. Period 5

2/28/2014 11:58:25 am

I'm willing to notice the suffering from people around me, and also the situations that they might be happen.

Cynthia L. p5

3/2/2014 04:07:10 am

I am willing to notice the separation and distance from one another sometimes. I notice how difficult it is to talk to one another and to be listened to. We are stuck in our own lives and our own problems that we do not pay attention enough to those who matter to us. We need to be apart of this world together and show more compassion.

Jacqueline W. Per.1

3/2/2014 05:36:54 am

"Who I think you are will determine what I'm willing to do on your behalf"
This statement marks are true because people usually do things that they know will benefit them in some way. Only those with integrity and true human goodness will understand that performing a positive act toward someone else does not require something in return for them.

Mindy S., Period 6

3/2/2014 06:26:13 am

"We can't change the human experience, but we can turn toward, not away from, those struggling."
We can't change anything that will happen in the future, whether it's good or bad, what is meant to be will happen at the right time and place. When bad things happened, we can help each others out, giving them hope, not just leave them suffering.

Michael Qi Period 1

3/2/2014 08:15:33 am

"We are living in a time of increased human sorrow."

At our time and age, humans are constantly working and never stop to ponder about why they do it. Many young adult today think that life is all about school and if one does not do well in school then they would not do well in life, so they cry and stress over school work, failing to realize that school is only a fraction of their life. Many foster up sorrow because of the grades they obtain in school, yet no one realize the grades is only a letter and the learning experience from a class is more important.

Patina H Period 2

3/2/2014 12:36:11 pm

What i notice about the world is that we are disconnected from our older generation. And if we would all listen to one another we can fix our problems. Also we must stop judging one another because "We can't judge someone if we know their story."

Stephany F., period 2

3/2/2014 02:39:50 pm

"There is nothing we can do to help, so we flee in the opposite direction, turn off the television, turn off the television, avert our eyes from the pictures, stop talking tour grieving friends".

This quote stood out to me because I can actually relate to it. I admit to merely bearing witness when placed in a problematic situation. This would be due to the fact that I did not know the way to fix it or make it better. I realized soon enough, however that my actions weren't helping anyone, especially not myself. I'm working on doing the opposite and turning toward the problem now, instead of turning away.

Dolores Resendiz Per. 1

3/3/2014 03:19:42 am

" No one will give it to you because thinkingis always danguerous to the status quo."
I am willing to notice that the world we live in is undergoing many problems but we choose to ignore the problems. We act as if they are not a problem, we were told to think for ourselves and act on what we believe in. As we age we decide to just stop feeling we aren't happy but we wont change it because if we think of change we endanger what we have already planned for the lives we have chosen.

Kami T. Period 1

3/4/2014 12:18:16 am

"We turn away, and try to get on with our own lives."

This impacted me because when we face hardships, we do not like facing them. We try running away from them and move on. Everyone has different coping strategies, but many people have no other way to deal with all the terrible images and memories, so we try to forget about and ignore the situation. But does that make us human? Not caring and ignoring situations by running away or forgetting that it never happened, does not solve any problems. But, today many people do not turn to each other anymore, we try to cope with our problems and forget about them like nothing happened.

Fandi W. Period 1

3/4/2014 12:53:32 pm

What i notice about the world is that we are disconnected from each other. Social Media plays a huge role, we hide behind computers and cell phones to talk to each other, not face to face. We need to put aside these materialistic things and just have a face to face conversation with someone to REALLY get to know each other.

Victoria Y. Period 1

3/5/2014 02:36:31 am

"You don't need to do anything except be there, bearing witness to their loss and sorrow."

People just want you to listen so you can be there and just go through this event with them. Like in the book, the African woman just wanted people to be aware of what was going on around her, she didn't need any comforting words, just the comfort that someone else understands.

Joanna L Period 1

3/5/2014 07:06:39 am

I'm willing to notice that the world we live is filled with people who are more withdrawn and distrustful than ever.Always trying to be perfect and not make mistakes or trying to follow the saying "YOLO" and are hurting themselves.

Rex Yang (Period.1)

3/5/2014 10:34:59 am

People are trustworthy and reliable at all times.

Christina Liang period1

3/5/2014 10:41:40 am

I noticed that human beings are lacking trust on each other, we need to put more faith into human kindness.

Zhi D., Period 1

3/5/2014 12:54:17 pm

I'm willing to notice that everyone in my life are important to me. I believe that people shows up in my life for a reason and sometimes these reason can change my life forever. So i decide to care about everyone and being nice to everyone.

Kalvin L. Period 2

3/5/2014 01:17:43 pm

"If i believe you're not as good or important as me, I won't even notice you."

I am willing to notice that there are times when I ignore people when I do not believe that they are important and that it is something that I want to change.

Chanel L., Period 2

3/5/2014 01:22:38 pm

I am willing to notice everyone is changing little by little. We realize stuff and we just walk by and do nothing. I believe that if we see something that is not right we should fix it. If we see someone crying don't just walk, do something.

Celine W. Period 5

3/5/2014 02:53:41 pm

I am willing to notice not only the major problems but also the minor problems that are happening everyday around the world. There are times where we won't want to deal with or care about the problems, but we won't be able to live with the pang of guilt that is in us forever.

Clarissa H. Period 5

3/5/2014 04:24:15 pm

Everybody has a past, present, and future and together that makes a story. Everybody has a story and a reason for how they are today and I am willing to listen.

Brandon Fujii, Period 1

3/6/2014 11:06:33 am

"We are living in a time of increased human sorrow."
What I am willing to notice is a dramatic decline in happiness throughout the new age world. This impacted me in that we lack the appreciation and gratitude to find this happiness.

Jiamin Li, Period 1

3/6/2014 11:25:25 am

I am willing to notice others' story and try to understand their difficult. We would become more closely than ever instead of using electronic device to talk with others.

Luwei T., Per. 6

3/6/2014 02:01:31 pm

I'm willing to notice a lot of things about the world. :/ Oh hai gais, respond to the article roflbbq

This section faces the issue of suffering and how mentally people react to it which is probably not necessary for the purpose of the book but might be necessary for her conscience, to put, in the book. What is the best way to respond to suffering? What is the best way to respond to anything.

*A stalwart, weathered philanthropist shies away in the face of a major disaster, which was what got her thinking.
It insists that you should not run from it, for your conscience, What if you cannot do anything about it? The answer is that your care can do something. You can always do something, and that thing is at least thinking and talking.

Doing nothing certainly doesn't help. "The world still gets in and gnaws at out insides" still. It makes heavy of the idiosyncrasy that people run because of their emotions when the world needs them most.

Bear witness, at least. Notice, and that will be a good. I don't know if I agree, since i think something can always be done, but the direction is true.

Luwei T., Per. 6

3/6/2014 02:07:47 pm

Oh, and if you want to know what I am willing to notice about the world, I bear witness to world news constantly. It has more levity than the general impression given might let on, but it certainly has crises. And I do acknowledge it, with all its underlying vulnerabilities and capability for catastrophes from the collapse of its rotten cores.

I AM COOL GUY 2014

Jorge C., per 1

3/6/2014 02:17:33 pm

"We are living in a time of increased human sorrow"
I agree with this quote because I feel like a lot of people are unhappy with their lives. Maybe they hate their job or they have no one to talk too. Now a days people are sad and unhappy with who they've become or how their life is

Allissa S., period 1

3/6/2014 02:21:55 pm

"If they lived it; the least I can do is read about it"
When we read stories we sort of put our selves in the books. Meaning we relate out life to whats happening in the book or we imagine that it's happening to us. Writing it makes people understand what someone went through and how they felt.

Michael Higgins Per 2

3/7/2014 02:47:27 am

We can always try to avoid things the we know we can't handle ourselves by asking simply for help from afamily member or a good friend...and if so ask a great teacher like Ms.Sutton

Marjorie L., Period 5

3/7/2014 11:54:21 am

I am willing to notice a person's fears, vulnerability, and deep feelings, because it'll help me to really understand that person and strengthen my relationship with that person.

Natasha Nix p. 6

3/8/2014 04:00:45 pm

I am willing to notice that things aren't always as they seem. People aren't always ok sand situatioms aren't always good. But I am also willing to recognize that bad things can get better. Change can happen and things can take a turn for the better. Nothing stays the same forever. Things change.

Dannie P. Period 2

3/9/2014 12:58:58 pm

I am willing to notice the behaviors people portray in order to get a hint on what that person is feeling. Are they happy? Sad? Need a friend? A hug? A smile? I can see a kid sitting alone and sit with them because who knows if they need someone to talk to.

Kathryn P. Period 2

3/9/2014 05:14:37 pm

I am willing to notice and listen to the tragedies and hardships of the world and not just turn away from them, no matter how disturbing the news may be to my own personal self. No matter how big or small the tragedy may be, at least one person involved needs someone to just listen to them and not judge or reply. Tragedies and hardships are meant to be lessons, and if no one bothers to listen, then we don't learn.

Kathy F., period 1

3/10/2014 12:57:23 am

"A hopeful future is possible."
I am willing to notice that there are people out there who are genuinely suffering. I am also willing to notice that everyone has their flaws, but they also have a good thing about them.

jimmy nguyen per 1

3/10/2014 12:57:44 am

what im willing to notice in this world is a better world. a world where everyone would actually stop and help out people that are in need.

Joey Cao Period 1

3/10/2014 01:00:33 am

I am willing to notice that miracle will happen.

Rosakon C., period 1

3/10/2014 01:22:56 am

I am willing to notice the importance for the relationships I have with my family and peers. I know that I need to try to communicate with my parents more and maintain the healthy relationship I have with my peers.

Jose Pena per. 1

3/10/2014 01:34:41 am

I am willing to notice technology is taking over and that we aren't doing anything to stop it!

Kayleigh Hennerty, Period 6

3/10/2014 05:10:15 am

"We want to be reminded of human goodness."
I really liked this quote because it makes you really look back and think about the good in your life. Many times, we focus on the bad things that happen to us. I believe we should all be grateful for what we do have and realize that we are lucky to have any good in our life at all.

Jenn X. P1

3/11/2014 04:23:27 am

"We need each other more than ever before."
In order to make this world a better place, we need to work together and understand each other.

Rico L. Per 2

3/12/2014 07:19:18 am

I am willing to notice that besides all of the tragic things that are shown in the news, there are places experiencing something worse. Even though some tragedies cannot be told to us by word or mouth or by seeing, it doesn't mean we can just do what we always do pretending they aren't there. To be human we have to bear witness to the things both happy and tragic that are happening around us.

Garin L. Period 1

3/13/2014 01:01:22 am

"We can turn away, or we can turn toward. Those are the only two choices we have."

This quote tells us that we have two choices in life. We can either turn away or turn toward. We can either face our problems in life or turn away from them.

Leodarwin L., P1

3/13/2014 01:04:54 am

I am willing to notice that technology is getting better and better each year, and we need to help each other.

My T. Period 2

3/14/2014 04:34:30 pm

I am willing to notice that there is an increasing sense of isolation and disconnection between one another in this world. People are simply "existing", enslaved to work, money, and materialism. We have shifted from being a community to everyone for themselves. If we begin to listen and talk to one another, we can become a community once again. Not only can we learn about other people's stories of suffering and happiness, we can learn more about ourselves through their stories. Through active listening and talking to one another, we can solve many problems in this world, because many of these problems are caused by us. We are the problems and the solutions.

turning to one another, post 2

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