{"id":6768,"date":"2019-04-10T15:29:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T20:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/family.pep.org\/cleveland\/?p=6768"},"modified":"2019-04-10T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T20:29:09","slug":"week-13-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family.pep.org\/pamlychner\/2019\/04\/10\/week-13-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Monday, March 25, 2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nmorning, we had our Toastmasters International class. Before joining PEP, many\nof us never knew that public speaking was actually an international thing. We\nfeel privileged to be a part of this organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several\nof my classmates and I had a problem speaking in public or in front of huge\ncrowds. It was tough, at first, when we learned that we would have to speak to\na crowd every Monday. However, once we got started, we learned that we actually\nenjoyed speaking in front of people. This part of the program is not only about\npublic speaking though; it\u2019s also about timing, asking questions and evaluating\nother people who are speaking. Altogether, this creates habits that will enable\nus to become better speakers in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now we\nlook forward to waking up early and going to class to learn something new. We\ncannot wait to speak in front of one another. Upon release, we look forward to\nteaching other people about public speaking using the Toastmasters\nInternational standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anatoli\nQ. (a.k.a. \u201cPinky\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, March 26, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, those of us in Spring\n\u201919 did not have any classes. Still, that does not mean that there was not\nplenty for us to do. We were offered the opportunity to practice our\n\u201cServant-Leader\u201d qualities by helping the next class. It was truly a blessing\nto give back what the previous class gave to us; brotherhood and guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being able to witness these\nindividuals in their pursuit to become men who reject passivity, accept responsibility,\nlead courageously and expect God\u2019s greater reward was truly heartwarming. For\nus to be an integral part of their journey to become Authentic Men was truly\nthe greater reward. We were reminded of our own journey, taking into account\nthe growth that we\u2019ve experienced, and were encouraged to finish the race that\nis set before us. Every day, we reflect on just how blessed we are to be a part\nof this program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnathon\nR. (a.k.a. \u201cBarack Obama\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, March 27, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all had a very good day\ntoday filled with inspiration. Being accepted into PEP and its Entrepreneurial\nclass is forming us into new men. We are no longer by ourselves; we have\nbrothers that understand our expressions of change. With this knowledge, we pick\neach other up when we are feeling down or lonely. We stick together, not only\nwhen it comes to discovering one another as individuals, but through all of our\nclasses as well. Our business instructor, Mr. Brian T. (a.k.a. Cruella de Vil),\nelevates our minds and the way we think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is amazing to see how much\nour class has grown together. It truly fills our hearts with love. We are proud\nto recognize one another\u2019s efforts, hard work and achievements. No matter what\nwe are doing, there is always someone watching and waiting to give us praise\nwhen we set a good example for our fellow brothers. We do this in the form of\nPraise Reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once our business lecture\nended, we watched a motivational video. It inspired us all to keep pushing\nourselves, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. We all want to\ndo better in life so that we can leave a positive legacy for our loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jawaun\nM. (a.k.a. \u201cRadio\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, March 28, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had\nno classes today, but that does not mean that our day did not start early. The\nPods were quiet and the atmosphere calm. It was the perfect setting for us to\nstudy in. We all agreed that this peace is something to appreciate, especially\nwhile incarcerated. Throughout the day, everyone interacted in harmony by\nengaging in positive conversations, studying and helping each other out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nManagement Training Corrections (MTC) facility is different from TDCJ, and it\u2019s\nthe perfect setting for PEP. Everyone involved, from the Warden to the inmates,\nmakes this program possible and the success that it is. We, the aspiring\nentrepreneurs of Spring \u201919, refer to this as \u201cliving between the wings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the\nfirst phase of the program, we instilled PEP\u2019s 10 Driving Values in our hearts\nand minds. The practice of these values unlocks the potential for peace. It is\nin moments like these that we realize how blessed we are to participate in this\nprogram. Each of us has set goals to achieve, yet we accomplish our objectives\nas a team. As iron sharpens iron, so one man shall sharpen the perception of\nhis brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pete P. (a.k.a. \u201cAlfalfa\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, March 29, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our\nday began with our regularly scheduled Living in the Village class. Our fellow\nPEP brothers, Cornell L. and Lee T., taught on Chapters 11-13. As the lecture\nunfolded, we realized the importance of paying off student loan debt and were\npresented with cost saving strategies. We also discussed which questions to ask\nour business plan advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After\nthe lecture, we were informed about the event next Friday: our Business Plan\nWorkshop event. We will be seated across from an executive and have a one-on-one\nquestion and answer session. This will enable us to further refine and perfect\nour business plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once\nclass was finished, we each went back to our Pods and began to study for next\nweek\u2019s test. It has been a long journey, but we are almost at the finish line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian M. (a.k.a. \u201cBig Baby\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/em>Those who have borne the greatest sorrows are\nfrequently the ones who carry the greatest comfort to others, bringing sunshine\nwherever they go.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

~ Ellen\nG. White<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people who overcome\nthe toughest obstacles are the ones who have the strongest testimony. When I am\nstruggling to understand a tough situation that makes no sense and doesn\u2019t seem\nto have a clear-cut answer, I don\u2019t want to be consoled by someone who has\nnever had to deal with a similar situation. I want a friend who\u2019s been through\nthe same mud and can say, \u201cI know how that feels; I\u2019ve been there. It was hard\nand there\u2019s no easy fix, but I\u2019m here with you and I do understand what\nyou\u2019re going through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe the reason we must\ngo through situations, ones that seem to have no rhyme or reason to them at the\ntime, is so that God can use us to help someone else. When the troubles of life\nleave us blind and confused, and we cannot discern today from tomorrow, we need\nthe help of someone who has already walked the same path before us. \u201cA friend loves\nat all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Prov. 17:17).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake P. (a.k.a. \u201cChris Farley\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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