In the story of my life I am the Mouse Deer. The
Mouse Deer is the favorite swindler of Southeast Asia.* He is ant sized in a
jungle full of giants. It’s an engulfing feeling that I can relate to when
working in groups. I feel outdone by my very capable and bright group members.
My group always sees me as “the quiet one.” And I am. I sit back and listen to
ideas. I am often that person who will give in to what other people think to keep
the group at peace, or keep them moving forward, much like a conciliator or an
orienter. This makes me seem complacent and passive often times, but, like the
Mouse Deer, I shouldn’t be underestimated as an asset to the group. I am hard working;
I’ll do anything required of me, and more, to help the group succeed. I can
contribute and offer various ideas as well, just as the Mouse Deer added a new
dynamic to the jungle. The predators after the mouse must learn that the
smallest and most quiet ones have the loudest minds, in order to stop getting
outsmarted by the mouse. I’m not saying, at all, that I’m smarter than the people in my
group, but like the mouse, I can add a new perspective and a diligent,
unwavering work ethic to the group.
I am also the type that prefers to think a while
before I speak. Contemplate the complexity of the situation. I can sit back and
be patient while others talk, wait to build on the conversation, much like the
Greeks hiding in the Trojan horse who had to be patient and wait for their moment.
I note all of what the group says, much like a Secretary, in order to put a deeper
and comprehensive thought or thesis together in the end. This doesn’t mean I
can’t communicate well with others. I think it’s means just the opposite
because I am open to any ideas and seeing where they’ll lead us. Communication
and the flowing of ideas are always important, in any situation and I value that collaboration and conversing highly.
So, in the story of my life, I’m not the main
character, the person in the spotlight, by any means, but I am always
listening, thinking, doing, and contributing to the best of my ability.
*Folktale and summary of it found at Aaron’s World
of Stories and used to help in first paragraph.
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