Course: This I Believe: Writing a Creative Personal Essay

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Many of our beliefs come from wise words we have heard from others: our parents; our grandparents; our aunts and uncles; our teachers; our friends. In this section, you will be reading and listening to other people's quotations to help you identify what you believe about your own life.

Think back to some of the "words of wisdom" you have heard in your life that have affected what you believe. You could interview your parents or other significant people in your life; ask them, "What is the most important message or belief you have for me as I become an adult and move forward with my own life?"

Now, review the quotes linked below for more beliefs.

From the quotes you heard from the significant people in your life, plus the quotes you read, choose 3 different sayings that you have found to be true in your own life. Post these three sayings on your blog. Then, write a minimum of 100 words about one of these sayings. This writing can be any type of writing -- a reflection, a story, a series of questions.

What do you need to do?
1. Interview a significant person in your life and record their "words of wisdom."
2. Read through the quotations provided in the link below.
3. Choose 3 sayings that have proven to be true in your own life.
4. Post these 3 sayings on your blog.
5. Write a minimum of 100 words about 1 of the sayings you chose.