The personal principles that i adheared to before coming to this class were somewhat varied. I believed in being your typical good person in general. I also believed that a person must be generous and kind. Where i differ from most people is that I am very skeptical and a little bit negative. I believe that one must always question and reflect on everything one hears and sees in their daily life. Without being both externally and internally reflective, I find that life has very little real meaning or depth to it. I do not believe that these principles and ideas were taught to me, at least not in any way that I can recall. I believe I aquired these principles through experience and my own brain chemestry and personality make up. I belive that the reading has greatly impacted me and broadened my view on the world and those who inhabit it. I see both contradictions and connections where I had not previously. Out of the reading and lecture topics I am most drawn to the taoist principles. I find this to be a very practical and appealing way to live. I have pondered trying to practice the principles described in my own life, although this change would be difficult I think I would find it gratifying.
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