Museum of Art
Mahipaul Sathu
From the enrichment program I took away the value religion plays on humans. The plentiful amounts of paintings shows the dedication groups of people have with staying connected to religion. Coming from a religious family, the paintings and stories behind the deities in Hinduism is nothing new, but a refresher. I remember the amount of time I spent in church as a kid, learning the ways of god and how they can change a person’s life. I was taught many things in church, but did not know the reason for it or how it was applicable to my life. Entering my teenage years my separation from religion took place. I questioned everything taught in church rather than accepting what is said. This led me to slowly leave behind my traditional cultural values in favor of more individual beliefs.
Comparing my adolescent years to my teenage years reveals the massive change with my mindset. Today I personally do not believe most of what is described through paintings and stories as I am skeptical. However my parents constantly remind of the importance with staying in touch with religious beliefs. They insist that everything said is factual and push me to start attending church on a frequent schedule. I find that there is no use to learn about religious stories or myths as they provide no use to my hectic life.
Even with my skeptic mindset I believe the enrichment day was important, as it taught outsiders what Hinduism is and how it can be compared to other religions. The museum was able to take me back to simpler time in my life and connected me with my original roots. I am glad to be in a school that cares for its students and to be in a diverse educational environment.