: Capstone Integration 04/29/2022 Mission Statement: A Quest to Change the World In the end, all we are remembered for is the way we treated others. The kindness and warmth with which we faced the world is remembered by those who were impacted, either positively or negatively, and it should be our life’s aim to act out of good. The aim of a mission statement is to express the specific goals that an institution or company should strive to achieve, but with individual mission statements, that can be thwarted to include multiple aspirations and achievements in life. Simply put, personal mission statements should aim to answer the question, “What would I want to change in the world?” (Moreau FYE Week Five). My ultimate goal in life is to relieve the suffering of others and contribute, possibly, to a more equitable world, where equal access to opportunity is guaranteed. Therefore, I make it my mission to give and to not take for granted the possessions that I hold and the love that I accumulate from those around me (Moreau FYE Week Thirteen). There is always room for improvement, and I, like anyone else, can get better in relieving the suffering of others in ways that better their lives. This can come from acts that I currently do, such as volunteering, or acts that I would like to commit later, such as relieving the mental health tensions that surround low income communities by opening an affordable health clinic. Relieving the suffering of others is a clear path to fulfilling myself in ways that material possessions cannot. First, I look to thoroughly understand the different injustices that people face in the world. Robin DiAngelo addresses the fact that there is virtually little to no exposure to the multiple perspectives of racism, especially in a systemic setting, (Why It’s So Hard To Talk To White People About Racism, Moreau FYE Week Ten). To stop injustice, we need to understand https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1OdEBgRVORveUfdAPka04TptFFYdRZHa9EpAR40JkR74/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/12STWrBShyF7RKowUyew3S84FtewMmQsNIrBdDP7Xo0M/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdVnfLDrJUJhd-4UtYb_kfRpcFgOoOeY7O1WT8_d3iw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdVnfLDrJUJhd-4UtYb_kfRpcFgOoOeY7O1WT8_d3iw/edit each other through our own perspectives. Through understanding, accompaniment can be initiated, and mutual respect and value can be garnered between the assistant and the assisted. As Steve Reifenberg states, “The concept of accompaniment has given me a new lens through which to understand my own experiences,” (Teaching Accompaniment, Moreau FYE Week Nine). Accompaniment contributes to open mindedness, so I will approach understanding with an open mind, and allow my limitations on issues to be expanded. Through understanding, I will learn to hold others and their experiences in high regard and allow them to speak on their own, instead of speaking for them. To give, I look to offer donations to charities and individuals who aim to positively impact the lives of others on both small and large scales. Through my education, I hope to open a mental health clinic for low income communities, as a way of giving back to my home. I realize that this experience positively helps those who cannot afford mental health treatment. I can “...create loving communities of kinship precisely to counteract mounting lovelessness, racism, and the cultural disparagement that keeps us apart,” (Tattoos on the Heart, Father Greg Boyle, Moreau FYE Week Seven). I seek to participate in more efforts to alleviate suffering through volunteer work and optimism. My effort to not take the things I have for granted will hopefully result in a greater sense of gratitude and a more compelling sense of willingness to give rather than to take. I aim to maintain cordial relationships by being open about my feelings and experiences. I value the opinions of others, but with courage, I aim to never let the judgement of others sway me from making the right decisions. “Echo chambers are more dangerous than moles, because of their ability to lock us into certain world views,” (How to Avoid An Echo Chamber , Paul Blashcko, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hZbSdVImfn2hZDqMrdL96dZCNOtHuf6C-lg3sH-Rs30/edit https://canvas.nd.edu/courses/41060/files/523808?module_item_id=167937 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaIVxQcqnLs&t=1s&ab_channel=ThinkND Moreau FYE Week Eleven). By not participating in an echo chamber, I can be provided the opportunity to help others free from emotion, rather than having a clouded judgement. “It’s impossible to have a complete and honest human story if one doesn’t speak of human failings as well as human successes,” (Hesburgh Film, Moreau FYE Week Two), so of course, many of the things outlined may not go to plan. My biggest challenge is my ability to overthink, and I never reach out for help except to those around me. However, “It’s precisely those who are busiest who most need to give themselves a break,” (Why we need to slow down our lives, Iyer 2014, Moreau FYE Week One).This proves that intentions should matter more than consequences, and that I should always aim to do the right thing. Like Father Michael Himes said, “Joy is the delight one takes in being dissatisfied,” (Three Key Questions, Father Michael Himes, Moreau FYE Week Three). The personal obstacles that we face daily when trying to figure ourselves out have a simple solution: “Why questions trap us in our past; What questions help us create a better future,” (The Right Way to be Introspective, Tasha Eurich, Moreau FYE Week Six). The key to finding ourselves and being in a permanent state of joy, is asking what instead of why. It gives us the most positive outlook instead of keeping us in a negative self-loathing cycle. This joy ties into my career, as I should not expect to be happy, but I should not be dissatisfied either. Dr. Donald Super argues that being satisfied with your career heavily depends on how much you have implemented your self concept into it. The four aspects of self concept needed to be considered when choosing a career path are values, interests, personality and skill (Navigating Your Career Journey, Moreau FYE Week Four). Overall, we are still separated by the hate that cowers communities in general, and to end that, we should end the separation by interacting with those around us (I am George Floyd…, https://notredame.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=10159379-7eca-4549-8581-ab9500c9ecd9 https://ideas.ted.com/why-we-need-a-secular-sabbath/ https://ideas.ted.com/why-we-need-a-secular-sabbath/ https://canvas.nd.edu/courses/41060/files/468294?module_item_id=143819 https://ideas.ted.com/the-right-way-to-be-introspective-yes-theres-a-wrong-way/ https://undergradcareers.nd.edu/navigating-your-career-journey---moreau/ https://undergradcareers.nd.edu/navigating-your-career-journey---moreau/ https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/dean-g-marcus-cole-i-am-george-floyd-except-i-can-breathe-and-i-can-do-something/ Dean G. Marcus Cole, Moreau FYE Week Twelve). With all my solutions to the issue of suffering in communities briefly outlined above, I hope that I have acted with courage in pursuing a life of meaning (Integration Three, Moreau FYE Week Eight). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z5qQwAF5WVNJmgxQ4uHde_HTiFdRCuu6zTGhmkGHAeg/edit