Part I - Exploring with Sentences Before you begin choosing a topic, explore each possible topic by writing a sentence using the same sentence pattern as demonstrated in the example. An event that was interesting, humorous, or embarrassing Example: When the beady-eyed raccoon darted out from behind my sofa, I knew it was time to find a new apartment. YOUR SENTENCE Something you found especially difficult or challenging Example: Running a marathon takes stamina, endurance, and lot of patience. YOUR SENTENCE A memory from your childhood that remains vivid Example: The smell of vanilla and cinnamon brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. YOUR SENTENCE An important moment that changed your life Example: I owe my life to a single man who changed my life: my father.

MY SENTENCE: The stare the porter gave me when I asked what the time was, sent me running back into the lodge to check the big clock in the hallway!

Something you found especially difficult or challenging

Example: Running a marathon takes stamina, endurance, and a lot of patience.

MY SENTENCE: It's stressful trying to decode music notes and symbols as they're mumbled up together and moving fast across the screen.

A memory from your childhood that remains vivid

Example: The smell of vanilla and cinnamon brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen.

MY SENTENCE: Oh I remember how we took turns to sing according to the rustling of leaves and move our heads in the direction of the wind.

An important moment that changed your life

Example: I owe my life to a single man who changed my life: my father.

MY SENTENCE: Getting rid of stagnating thoughts gave me the much needed liberation to take a leap to greatness!