Chris chooses independence over relationships. When have you chosen to be on your own instead of relying on others? What happened, and would you make the same choice again?

 Prompt: After Chris abandoned his Datsun in the desert, he felt a liberating sense of relief because he was finally free from the material possessions that tied him to his old life. I chose a similar path when I spent a week solo-hiking in the Smokies instead of going on a crowded family vacation, and I’d definitely do it again because the silence helped me actually hear my own thoughts.

Summary: Today we reviewed chapters in the book

Reflection: I learned more about the book

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