Science, Survival, and Finding My Roots

What was your favorite subject in school?

Hands down, mine was Science. But for me, science wasn’t just about grades; it was about finding order, purpose, and logic in a world that often felt chaotic. It was a lifeline.

My passion began with elementary biology. We planted seeds and watched them grow, witnessing the reliable miracle of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Seeing that meticulous, beautiful system in action was my first glimpse of intentional design. The quiet assurance that there was an intelligent power behind the universe. As I’ve heard it said: “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1).

In middle school, the lessons got messy, but the insight deepened. Dissecting a cow’s eye or a frog wasn’t gruesome; it was an act of reverence, revealing the sophisticated, precise mechanics inside every living thing. It cemented my belief in a power that sustains and keeps things running with incredible order.

By high school, I was immersed in ecology, participating in the harsh, vital realities of the life and death cycle. From the chick embryos we incubated to the loud, intense processing of farm animals. While others struggled, this experience affirmed a crucial truth: interdependence. Ecology showed me that nothing survives alone; every element matters. If one part of the ecosystem fails, the whole suffers. That insight mirrors the spiritual truth of community: “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26).

The Science of Resilience

Ultimately, these science classes taught me how to observe, analyze, and persist. The discipline of science gave me the “how”, the functional blueprint for survival, and my faith gave me the “why”, the purpose behind the blueprint.

This blend of ecological and spiritual wisdom is the absolute root structure of my life’s work at Blue Bag Foundation Inc. Our “Seed,Root, and Tree” curriculum is a direct application of these lessons. The Root represents establishing that strong, secure foundation, the “order” necessary for survival. The Tree symbolizes growth, resilience, and reaching one’s highest potential, which can only happen when we are nourished by the “interdependence” of a supportive community. We teach that self-sufficiency is a designed process where structure and supportive connection lead to thriving.

What about you? What subject gave you the tools and the hope you needed most? Spill the tea below!