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Omar Estrada
Ms. Kopaitich
ERWC Block:6
13 November 2018
Everyone will or has had an important impacting event. Mine shaped me, led me to
mental growth. During my first three years of high school, I was able to meet many people and
share our experiences. In our conversations, I learned that everyone had a unique story to tell,
even in my school where most students are Latinos. Also, that a person’s perspective and choices
made are influenced by the individual’s environment, including people, whether they are close
friends, family, and even strangers. Knowing this has helped me become considerate, to not be a
frequently in situations that make everyone uncomfortable. As we discover new things more
questions are being asked and I must stop and think of what to say or if I should say anything at
all. An example of this would be, talking about something sensitive that can bring traumatic
memories to a person that makes them feel uncomfortable or worse. This is when I try to do what
is best for others and also treat others the way I want to treated. Most of the time I do not know
how a person has been influenced. It is best for me to stay considerate and be respectful to others
situations.
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My realization has also made me be open-minded. I learned that a person is much more
than they show or that I would ever see. A person is constantly being shaped from the moment
they are born and only express the part of themselves that they currently feel. I’ve learned to not
judge others by what they wear, what they have, how they act on a particular day, nor from a
I now understand that people are very diverse. How they act and why has helped me
become more sympathetic. In situations, I try to be respectful and grasp what the person is going
through even if I do not understand. One thing I learned is that assuming is a poor choice as it is
very difficult to comprehend a person’s situation with limited knowledge. I attempt to empathize
with the person before making any judgments because I could be very wrong and make the
condition worse.
My moment of personal growth led me to understand more about myself and others. I
have learned to think before I speak, to analyze correctly before assuming, and to not judge
others on a superficial level. This is what has shaped me and made me, what society has set, a
better person.