I believe everyone needs a creative past time. An emotional and intellectual outlet that has absolutely nothing to do with ones agenda. In fact, the less it has to do with a reschedule the better. As a country, we are dying from symptoms of stress. When the day is done our brains crave refreshment. When a day is especially stressful i feel burned out. I can't stand normal socialization. Having to talk to anybody, even a friend and especially a family member, is absolute torture. When i look back on the previous years of my student career, i can't help feel that stress levels are at an all time peak. I can tell that everyone around me is just as stressed as i am, but i think they are missing the key solution to abolish, or at least pacify stress.
For elementary and middle school i went to the Waldorf school. The whole curriculum of Waldorf was infused with creative activities that relaxed and refreshed your mind. Our daily schedule would include at lest one hands on creative activity a day; knitting and sewing, water paints, gardening, form drawling, and playing various instruments were part of our natural learning process. I have grown a lot since then, but still i do not remember any stress as a student at Waldorf and i believe that is because of their unique curriculum.
When i left Waldorf and went to the public high school in my area, i realized that i needed to take the time to incorporate the same theme from my previous education into my current one. Today, when i need a break from something, I try picking up a pencil and some paper, or appropriately putting to use a bottle of spray paint can change something about my manner.
As far as the activity goes, it doesn't really matter. Writing, panting, or even doodling on a sheet of paper can do something to your attitude.
3 comments:
the details are a bit vague for a 2nd draft. reread the sample essays from the handout. Since you have a final draft due at the end of the week, I suggest that you spend more time with the details of the piece.
i liked it. i thought you had good personal experiences, but maybe needed a few more details.
perhaps your conclusion should actually be your lead. I agree with Captain a couple of specific "hands-on" experiences mixed in would ground the essay. good choice of topics. create pictures with your writing!
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