In Wild, Cheryl Strayed writes about the difference between deciding to do something and actually committing to it: “There was the first, flip decision to do it, followed by the second, more serious decision to actually do it.” Reflect on a time in your own life when you made a quick or casual decision that later required a deeper commitment. Describe what changed between the first decision and the moment you realized you truly had to follow through. What fears, challenges, or responsibilities became real once the decision was no longer just an idea?

Prompt Response: I decided to join an orchestra when I started high school. I realized it would be a deeper commitment when I got a new orchestra teacher my junior year. I had to practice more and become more involved. I was no longer able to just show up and play, I had to actually work for it. I was scared of getting yelled at and I was worried about my grades once I had committed. 


Summary: We began reading Wild.


Reflection: I realized that mourning someone can take time and it can lead you to make bad decisions. I will use this to consider why someone might be acting a certain way when they are grieving. 

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