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Introspection and Inspiration



Marsh and Brooks 2010

When I opened Blogger, I was blindsided by the Adventures of 2010 Dana and her sparsely documented teaching debut. As I perused a first-time graduate student's conveniently forgotten basic writing, my impulse was to archive the posts. Then I thought, "Why? Why would I hide such a journey?" Isn't it fitting that I revive my blog in my first year as a doctoral candidate? I think, "Yes!" 


The Journey - A Beginning

My first two semesters as a doctoral candidate have come and gone. Throughout them, I was stricken by COVID-19...TWICE!  I experienced academically induced anxiety and fear but, in the end, was overcome with exhilaration. I met (virtually) the world's most supreme group of collegiates (#CohortOne) with whom I laughed and wept. I felt confident, then I was defeated, only to persevere into assuredness. 

The fall of 2021 and the spring of 2022 were semesters of growth. It has been said that there is a time for every season. This season was one of introspection and melioration. It was one where I discovered I have essential contributions to share. However, as I learned at the end of the fall semester from a valuable piece of feedback, I provide evidence of thorough and effective problem-solving approaches to research in my writing. But, I do not put forth an effort to lead innovative approaches to methods of analysis that inspire transformative change and development. This is why I rekindled my relationship with Blogger.

Moving Forward

 If I am not putting forth an effort to lead innovative approaches and inspire transformative change and development, why am I walking on this path? Future posts will address innovative approaches and transformation. My goal is to become one who inspires others to look at situations through alternate lenses and to call for reform in action. Here's hoping I can incite inspiration without eliciting controversy. 

Until next week! 



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