Indian Epics

Why Rejection Hurts So Much -- And What to Do About It I chose this article because of its title... as a graduating senior I will applying to a lot of jobs and I'm sure getting a lot of rejection. This article could be of use. So, here are some things I learned: everyone gets rejected and it always hurts  the same areas of our brain are triggered when we are rejected as when we are in physical pain most of our pain from rejection is self-inflicted How do we respond to rejection more effectively? Have zero tolerance for criticism Revive your self-worth Affirm aspects of yourself that are unique and valuable Boost feelings of social connection  Thanks to this article, it looks like I won't be crying in pillow anymore after all of the job search rejection :') Seven Ways to Crush Self-Doubt I'll list them: Don't compare yourself to others Abandon perfectionism Be vulnerable to a trusted group Embrace a growth mindset Set reachable goal...

There once was a great king of monkeys who so feared that his power would be usurped by one of his sons that he killed each one of them in their infancy. He had a wife that fell pregnant. Scared of her husband's ruthlessness, she took refuge among the elephants. The elephants are known for their strength and wit. She gave birth, and as her son grew, the elephants taught him the secret to their strength and smarts. This monkey-son became the strongest among the elephants. At this time he asked his mother, "Mother-monkey, who is my father?" His mother answered, "He is a ruthless king. Sure to kill you as soon as he realizes your strength and power." "Never mind that," replied the monkey-son, "I will go to my father and I will know how to defeat him when I see him." His reply broke his mother's heart, but she agreed to show him his father's home. When the monkey-son arrived to the palace of his father and announced his birthright, ...

My summaries and notes for the following stories in the anthology: The Foolish, Timid Rabbit A rabbit is spooked by a falling coconut and believes the world is ending. This rabbit then begins a panic among the other rabbits that spreads to the deer and the elephant. The lion stops the stampede and interrogates the first rabbit. They go to the place to see where the earth was breaking and lion sees the coconut and realizes the rabbit's foolishness. This is the Indian version of Chicken Little. Two Turtle Jatakas Two young princes are scared of a turtle. To kill the turtle, they decide to throw it into a river. (Very ironic). In another tale, a turtle is holding on to a stick that is carried by two sticks. He talks which results in him falling to his death The Cunning Crane and the Crab A crane tricks fish into letting him eat them. He tries to trick a crab, but the crab has more sense and instead tricks the crane, resulting in its beheading. The Crocodile and the Monkey...

I am excited for the readings that are a part of this course. On a shallow level, I am vaguely familiar with the tales of Indian culture. I look forward to delving in deeper and learning more about the characters of these famous tales. For this assignment I decided to browse the Amor Chitra Katha Comic Books. The first character I notice is Ganesha . I'm interested in this character because his story seems unique and I've read a few storybook projects based off of him. I am also interested in the Ramayana comic, Ghatotkacha: The Chivalrous Demon . I like this title because it is an oxymoron. The summary of his story is very interesting because he is half human, and half demon. In this collection, the story of Shakuntala  is also intriguing. I enjoy the artwork of the comic and her epithet: The Forgotten Wife. The Woman and Prince Siddhartha. Web Source.

For this semester, my proposed schedule looks like: Monday: 3 hours for Readings A & B Wednesday: 2 hours for Project & Project Feedback Friday: 1 hour for Blog Comments I only have classes on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays so I don't think this will be too difficult to manage. This is the first semester in a year that I haven't had 15+ hours of class, a part-time job, and an internship so I'm almost worried that I won't know what to do with myself. I read 11 Ways Unsuccessful People Mismanage Their Time  and The Myth of "Too Busy"  for this assignment. I thought these two articles complimented each other well in discussing time management strategies. The former listed common mistakes that people make when it comes to prioritizing tasks and schedules. When tasks are poorly managed, they are often overwhelming and lead people to make the excuse that they are busy. Business then provides a pseudo-sense of time management that spirals into a ...

This semester I no longer feel daunted by the amount of unfamiliar internet platforms this class uses. I became pretty familiar with blogger last semester and I'm excited to further grow that knowledge. I really appreciate that everything on this class is online and accessible to anyone. The "UnTextbook" has a huge compilation of fairy tales and myths; I'm happy that I already am familiar with navigating this site. A cool apple logo because I hate PC. Web Source.

This is my second round with this type of course. Again, I am really excited for the freedom that the structure of this class provides. Last semester, I loved the creative writing portion of the assignments. I imagine that creative writing will continue to be my favorite part of this class as well. The bonus opportunities came in handy when a busy week came up or I accidentally forgot about an assignment. My least favorite assignments were  blog comments and creating reading notes. I think this was just because a lot of times I felt like I didn't have useful notes or feedback to give. My goal for this semester is to try to enjoy those assignments more. A tasty pic of an adorable dessert. Web Source .

Last semester when I took this class' sister-course, Mythology and Folklore, I learned about Carol Dweck and the growth mindset for the first time. In my blog entry for that class, I wrote about how I was going to position myself to be more optimistic and try to see mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. As you can imagine, this was much harder than I thought it would be. Since January, I have experienced new leadership roles, environments, and responsibilities. Each of these challenged me in a new way. As I faced each of these challenges, I tried to purposely focus each new task through a lens of growth and self-awareness. I repositioned myself to think of how I could succeed using the resources I had available. I found that the forums of literature and discussion were the best way for me to grow and learn. This allowed me to network and build professional relationships with really cool, smart, and insightful people. The best thing about pursuing a growth mi...

1. Stories of an Elephant-headed God At first glance, I like the way the blog is set up. It is very clean with its clearly depicted protagonist on the front page set against a black and white patterned background. I was surprised that this storybook was written with poetry rather than prose. I enjoyed the rhyme scheme, but was deterred by the mismatched rhythm of the poems: both stanza to stanza and poem to poem. However, I have to admit that I'm impressed the author converted every one of Ganesha's stories to poems. The images used throughout this storybook are helpful in following this story. I enjoyed how you used different sized fonts in one of your stories to emphasize and exaggerate a point. 2. Every Lover a Soldier: Tales of Epic Love I really like the title of this storybook. It is intriguing and captured my attention. I'm not too crazy about the bright purple, cursive font used for the stories. I think it is a little bit distracting. I like the premise of thi...

Hi, my name is Haley. Here's the serious stuff: This is me at the Sequoia National Park in CA this summer I am a senior studying Biology with a minor in Religious Studies. I really love learning and Biology allows me to use more analytical parts of my brain while Religious Studies allows for some creativity. Together, I believe these two areas of study provide a well-rounded balance of coursework that keeps me busy and engaged. That being said, my favorite learning experiences in college haven't come from classes, they've come from my involvement with the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth. This is an internship program that uses problem-solving tactics to consult with companies around the country. This internship has taught me professionalism and how to work with a team. This summer I had the opportunity to work with Nalco Champion as an Engineering & Sales intern! I had a blast and was able to spend my summer in California. Here...

The mountains, trees, and rivers of the Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico stand out in my childhood memories as elegant, majestic, and fierce. That is why I will always remember that wilderness to be one of my favorite places. The trees are tall and green, their branches forever dipped in snow. The waters are crisp, clear, and cold. As a child, I would crawl out onto a fallen tree that would span the river and look below to see the fish darting through the currents. My family and I would hike through the forests, stopping to pick wild strawberries. Eventually we would come across crystal lined caves. If we were lucky, the sun would hit the open mouth just right so that the inside of the cave would sparkle. The Pecos is a beautiful place that is tied to some of my favorite childhood memories. Lake Nambe in the Pecos Wilderness Source: Wikimedia Commons

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