People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

 Prompt Response: Last summer, I felt totally burnt out by social media and the pressure to always be "on" for my friends. I decided to head to a quiet state park for a weekend and actually turned my phone off for once. Stepping away from the noise gave me the space to finally hear my own thoughts. I realized I’d been trying too hard to fit in, and that break taught me I’m actually much happier being my independent self.

Summary: We read more from the book.

Reflection: I had homework for identifying themes.

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