After re-reading chapters 1-6 in The Gita, chapter 2 "Self-Realization" really spoke to me. I found what Krishna was saying to Arjuna to be inspiring.

In verse 22 Krishna says "As one abandons worn-out clothes and acquires new ones, so when the body is worn out a new one is acquired by the Self, who lives within." Krishna makes the life after the one Arjuna is living now sound so peaceful, and turns the thought of Arjuna dying in battle against his loved ones peaceful and heroic.

The video we watched in class Thursday reminded me of chapter 2 as well. The gentlemen leaving his family to explore the possibility of becoming a Sannyasin. Having to leave everything behind to live a peaceful life in connection to God.

It all just seems to peaceful and bigger than we are.

Hello! My name is Martha Bruso, and I am at 23 year old commuter student at MCLA. I am a Business Administration major and am planning on graduating next spring (fingers crossed). I am taking seven classes a semester in hopes of getting out as quickly as possible. I took a break for a couple of years between high school and college to figure out exactly what I wanted.

People always ask me what I'm going to do with a Business degree, but the thought of having a degree in business excites me. There are so many different possibilities! I was taking classes for a short while to become an Elementary teacher but then I learned I didn't like children...so...that put that to rest.

I got married this past August, and my husband Jared is currently preparing to join the Air Force.

I have never taken a philosophy class before and I am nervous, but excited to embark on something new! I am in love with learning and take my classes pretty seriously.