I chose an eagle because it represents being victorious, proud and strong. This particular symbol is at the top of the totem pole because I am very proud of everything that represents me as a unique individual. I feel strong and proud about all the traits that define me, no matter how demeaning. The eagle also represents protection and guardianship. Not only am I protective of the people I love, but I am also protective of myself and what makes me unique. Moreover, when the eagle takes flight, it always looks forward. Whenever I make a certain mistake or when I come short of my expectations, I move on with my life and strive to make it better. Finally, the eagle is the epitome of freedom. Similar to the eagle, I am free to choose what I want to be in life, and nothing's preventing me from making that choice.
I chose a cross because it represents the spiritual side of me; it is the symbol of Christianity, my religion. More specifically, it represents Christ’s triumph over death, the act necessary for the redemption of humanity’s sins. Knowing
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When I am feeling a certain mood or feeling, it reflects to other people, making them feel the same way I am feeling. This is especially true whenever I am around some of my closest friends because they always say that whenever I laugh, they want to laugh alongside me. Not only do I reflect my own emotions, but I also reflect other people’s emotions. When I become the recipient of an act of kindness, I have the feeling of giving back and doing the same to somebody else. However, like the mirror, I can break easily. I am prone to easily breaking, even with insignificant events like failing a test. Even after getting over my shortcomings, the cracks on the mirror still remain. Although I want these cracks to disappear, I know that it is detrimental to even try to make it disappear because those same exact cracks are what made me the person I am