Topic

Oprah’s ‘This is who I am talking

Instructions

The journal assignments in each of your major social work courses are designed to facilitate this by having you reflect on your learning experiences. In this course, you will also focus on embracing diverse points of view through journaling. There are five journal assignments for this semester.

For each journal, you will be provided a separate list of quotations from diverse cultures. You will select one proverb, maxim, adage, or cultural wisdom expression. What resonated with you? What was the author saying? To whom was the author speaking? What message can be shared with others?

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When I first listened to Oprah talk to her mentees, I thought she was just playing around with words. I, however, took some time to think about what she was telling them. The words were appealing to me, they made me change my way of thinking. My self-esteem has become better, acceptance for who I am, and made an effort to be a better version of myself every day. The need to appeal to other people at the expense of losing myself is no longer a priority. I can only become good to them if I am good to myself.

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