Describe a real moment in your life that felt like the beginning of a powerful story. Tell what happened, and why it felt like a turning point in your life?

 Prompt Response: A moment in my life that felt like the beginning of a powerful story was when I realized I had to start taking responsibility for myself instead of waiting for others to guide me. It happened during a time when I felt overwhelmed by school, expectations, and figuring out who I wanted to be. One day, after receiving feedback that challenged me more than I expected, I decided to stop doubting myself and actually put in effort toward my goals. That moment felt like a turning point because it shifted my mindset from feeling stuck to feeling capable. I began to see challenges as opportunities to grow instead of obstacles holding me back. From then on, I started taking my choices more seriously, which made me feel more confident about my future.

Summary: today in class we did a MLK CER activity 

Reflection: today in class I learned how to correctly do a CER

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