The October Emerging Leaders class, which was our last class of the year, was held at the Latino Cultural Center, just east of downtown Dallas. We began with a brief introduction about the LCC, including their mission to serve as a catalyst for the preservation, development, and promotion of Latino and Hispanic arts and culture, and information about upcoming events.
We then had our final "check-in" as a class, which was our most spirited check-in of the year. Pete noted how different this was from our first check-in back in February, which resulted from the bonds that have formed. We then transitioned into a brief review of the lessons we had learned throughout the year, and filled out a diagrammatic cheat sheet that helped to illustrate the main topics that have been covered.
After a short break, we discussed what we value in life, with the help of Pete's balance beam hypothetical. We then engaged in a class-led study regarding life balance. Everyone in the class filled out their own "Wheel of Life", which provided an introspective view of what areas in our life we are most fulfilled in, what areas in our life need work, and what we value the most. We also discussed ways to feel more fulfilled in certain aspects of life, especially when the time balance seems to be slanted heavily towards our careers.
Finally, we ended the session with a "check-out" discussion regarding what each individual gained from the Emerging Leaders class throughout the year. While we are all sad that the year has come to an end, we are grateful for the friendships that have formed with our classmates, the help and guidance from the ELP co-chairs, and the wisdom and inspiration that Pete has provided through the entire journey. We look forward to getting together again for our ELP graduation on November 10th.
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