Lindsey's Epics

Like I said in my blog last week, I love getting feedback because I feel like it helps me grow as a student and an all together person. That being said, I do have trouble sometimes figuring out how I can give someone good feedback without just reiterating what they are saying. Of the article options, I read  What Kinds of Messages Help Kids Grow  and  How to Give Bad Feedback Without Sounding Like a Jerk . In the article about children and how to talk to them, it says that at their early stages of developing self concept, it is important to use language that can help them face challenges or struggles to help them grow and learn. My favorite point in the article is the use of "yet". I like the use of "yet" because it tells them that although they can't do it now, they will learn how to do it eventually. It teaches them to not give up, but continue to learn and grow. (Woman teaching children; Source:  pxfuel ) In the feedback article, I was interested in i...

For my project, I have decided to explore deeper into the idea and concept of Karma. I want to explore how it can affect in the present, but also in the future. All my stories are from the Ramayana. In this week's assignments, we started to read the Ramayana. One story from our readings so far that stood out to me in a karmic way was when Dasaratha realized how his past how caught up to him. Dasaratha was saved when he was younger by his wife from an awful act. Now that his wife, Kaikeyi, wants something that he is not giving her, she holds her power over his head to get what she wants. (Dasaratha obeying Kaikeyi's wishes to send Rama to exile; Source:  Wikimedia ) Another story I could explore more in a karmic way is  Vali's Story. This is another story from the Ramayana. This is a story between 2 brothers who fought with each other. As I read week 4 readings, the theme of Karma will become more obvious. (Vali, who was killed by Rama; Source:  Wikimedia ) ...

(King Dasaratha and his four sons; Source:  Wikimedia ) In his old age, he have decided he want to retire and pass the torch onto one of his brilliant sons. The obvious and logical choice would be his favorite, Roy. Roy is the smartest, loyalist, and most fair one of all the king's boys. He fully trust that he will do the kingdom right by making the best decisions. King Dee, having come to this conclusion, went to tell on of his wives. In the main corridor sits one Dee's most respected wives, Kay. He owed Kay his life as she had saved him countless times. "My dearest Kay, I have come to the decision that I want to retire and leave my kingdom to my smart one, Roy. Do you approve of my choice in replacement? You opinion means so much to me!" proclaimed King Dee. "I am so happy you are going to retire, but I think your choice in replacement is wrong. You should have our  boy Bart take over the throne. He has worked so hard for you. I think you shall let Bar...

Rama's exile to the forest got all the people and animals in the kingdom very upset. They were mad at Kaikeyi and were willing to kill themselves in order to not be ruled by anyone else or go with Rama. Lakshmana was very angry about the exile. This shows the loyalty he has to Rama and creates a deeper level to his character. He swore to kill anyone who got in the way of Rama becoming king. Rama calms him, but blames himself for not thinking of the consequences of accepting the crown so eagerly. Rama eventually comes to the conclusion that his exile and Bharatha becoming king is the doing of a higher power and he can not disobey. The relationship between these 2 brothers shows a strong bond between not just bloodlines but also family ties. Lakshmana says he has "no meaning in my existence... unless I establish you on throne...". Quotes like this strength the readers' understanding of loyalty and brotherhood. Along with the higher power, Rama believe that Kaikeyi deser...

As the book begins, Kosala, an extensive country where few people have been, is described. The capital is Ayodhya and it is the "rich city". King Dasaratha resides here with his 3 wives but not children. Dasaratha's only want is to have children, but to do so he needs to defeat Ravana. Vishnu, a god, becomes the incarnate of Dasaratha's son, Rama. In order to have his sons, a sacrifice was performed by sage Rishyashringa. Through this sacrifice, each of Dasaratha's 3 wives becomes pregnant and he now has 4 sons. His sons, Rama, Bharatha, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna, all learned about yoga and philosophy. (Four Sons of Dasaratha; Source:  Wikimedia ) The next chapter of the book is about Rama's initiation and journey to becoming a saviour. Through this chapter, it is clear that Rama's life mission is destroying evil and demonry in the world. Sage Vishvamitra comes to Dasaratha's court for the purpose to take Rama with him on his yagna journey. The sa...