Throughout my entire week I wanted to focus
on improving myself as a student and a leader alike. To do this I set my eyes
on one target and had one goal to accomplish, to see people not as objects, but
as people. At the beginning of the week I reread the applicable chapters of The Anatomy of Peace to bring all of the
ideas I would need to the forefront of my mind. I pulled out one line
specifically, “almost any behavior—even behavior as stark as war—can be done in
two different ways” (30 Arbinger Institute). It really resonated with me,
anything and everything I do is viewed by my peers. People whether good or bad,
extrapolate judgments based on my day to day interactions. Giving me even more
reasons to act justly and treat people with the respect they deserve.
It had a rather
profound effect, it allowed me to see clearly and steer clear of petty
arguments. Where I would normally find myself struggling to hold things back, I
found myself thinking positively. This effect didn't stop there however; it
changed me and my outlook on my time here at Boise and adversely my entire week
with my community. It seems crazy to look back and see how much of an effect my
actions had this week but, what I’m most excited for is the upcoming week. It
will be a full circle; I will have changed my actions and seen the results and
now will be pushing them further. Not only will it make my week easier because
people reciprocate the love I gifted them only a week ago but, it makes my week
exciting. It just goes to show the world is what you make of it and I’m excited
to have started the process of changing it for the better, one person at a
time.
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