Activity 1: Essay — Inscribing a Life

Activity 1: Essay — Inscribing a Life

Context

Self-understanding prompts us to evaluate spiritual or psychological turning points which shaped the courses of our lives. When we compose our life stories into meaningful narratives, we authenticate our unique identities and purposes, and declare: I am leading a life that matters.

Description

Create a five- to six-page autobiography re-narrating your life story in light of what you have learned in this class. How does this narration differ from your narration in Week 1?

Delivery

Deliver your essay to the Assignments area.

Activity 2: Forum Posting — How Did Your Autobiography Change?

Context

As we reflect on and revise our life stories and retell our stories, we are more likely to “lead lives that matter.” New themes may emerge and take on significance, while other themes, which may have been previously important, recede into the background. This exercise asks you to reflect on how this course has impacted the way you tell your story or the way you hope to tell your story in the future.

Description

Post a response to the following: Choose one experience from your essay that you are comfortable sharing and discuss how your autobiography changed or how you hope your life will change as a result of this class.

Delivery

Please post your response in the Discussion Forum.