Reflection Paper On Immersion

Immersion Experience The moment you presented this assignment, I became ill. I thought “how am I to include five immersions into a 10 week period?” I know I am not the first person to approach this assignment with anxiety. You asked us to put ourselves into an uncomfortable position and go outside our everyday norms. It’s normal that I react with some resistance. However, I put that aside and carried forward with Jodi and Nathan by my side. I would have to admit, there was doubt on my end; I anticipated that I would responds differently as I immersed myself into atypical situations. I think I’ve gained a new perception on counseling and maybe life. Most of the time we cannot be expected to personally know where people are coming from, …show more content…
Standing there made me feel blessed to be born in this nation. It also reminded me to be grateful for the freedom that I’ve inherited, the freedom to have my own opinion and to rebel if I choose. At that moment I understood what it was like to have privilege. I’m a triple minority when compared to the intersecting identity model. However, when I compare myself to those who are new citizens in this country, I am reminded that they are striving towards acceptance from society and will have to work hard to not lose themselves in the process. Something I believe many Americans struggle …show more content…
For this immersion we visited an art school, Say Si is located off of South Alamo Street in the art district of San Antonio. We initially signed up for “circle chat” that was offered in the Meet up posting online, scheduled for 10:30 am. We were confused as the doors were unlocked, but the facility was hot. There were art pieces dangling in the hall ways. There was a sign posted in an empty room. As we made our way through the halls, we were greeted by a “circle member” that was setting up chairs for the service. She explained that circle chat was a brief discussion held by members (guest welcomed). After lending a helping hand, we met at the table with four church members. They each talked about how they were introduced to Celebration Circle. They described Celebration Circle is an interfaith community that was established in 1992. We briefly discussed our assignment and we were invited to stay for the service. The service incorporated Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Taoist and Pagan elements. I couldn’t help but find it all it a little hokey, until we got to the meditation portion and the spiritual director asked us to imagine the most difficult person in our life and despite our differences we should wish them