My Strengthsquest Reflection

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StrengthsQuest Reflection “A strength is the ability to provide consistent, near-perfect performance in a given activity” (Clifton, Anderson, & Schreiner, 2006, p.4). Upon taking the StrengthsQuest survey, as a part of the class requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies 400, I discovered that my strongest theme is learner. Learners, as the name implies, love to learn and obtain new knowledge. For learners, the process of learning is an adventure that brings immense joy and excitement. The discovery that learner is my strongest theme was not a surprise for me, as I use learning every day in my life. This theme can be used in everyday learning, helping other and even in service to God.
This theme is especially important in preventing problems and solving problems when they do arise. Learners are especially talented at
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Proverbs 1:5 states, “An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge” (New Revised Standard Version). Through continuing my education, while exercising the theme of learning, I can serve God through the accumulation of new knowledge. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with areas of focus in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Once I have obtained my degree, I will be prepared to pursue work in the future that can allow me to aid juveniles and their families who find themselves in the criminal justice system. I would like to be able to work with juveniles, not only in the post offense cycle, but in offense prevention. Through continuing my education and learning, I will be able to work in a position where I can show others the love of God by showing them forgiveness. As stated in Matthew 5:16, “in the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven”

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