First Day Thoughts

I'm looking around the room, watching people write. Everyone looks so sure of what's going on, but, as usual, I'm confused. Story of my life. I think I missed the purpose of this assignment... I'll just write what's on my mind.

I feel like you’re asking me to write something deep and philosophical—something that reveals the essence of me. I don’t think I’m capable of that, maybe because that’s not who I am. Then you say I should write something that’s true; something which illuminates the inner workings of my soul. How can I do that when I don’t even know who I am? How can I write transparently when I, myself, don’t understand me?

I’m feeling uneasy. Justifiably, I think. How do I get where you want me to go? And what do I do once I’m there?