Outside Reading 1

I sat in frustration trying to figure out what to write for these outside readings. Nothing came to mind at all, until I thought about the last papers we wrote. We had to use ten different journal entries, so I went back and found a few people I did research on. It was one above all that I related to the most, Cozy. Her journal entries were beyond amazing. She made many connections between her journey and sacredness. My favorite journal she posted was on March 7, 2013. She mentioned how she had cancer, and how she went through Chemo and Radiation. She explained how it was tough for her to lose her hair, but she believes it made her a better person. She made the connection with her Chemo and Radiation; “This brings me hope for my AT thru hike. It won't be easy but I am looking forward to becoming a better person. This process can't happen if I look for shortcuts, alternative ways around, or a way out of going through the mountains and valleys! I must go THROUGH” (Cozy 2013). Cozy has not only inspired me to believe anything is possible, but she has also made me want to be much better person that I am now.