treat each one like a short essay. Assign the readings to what informs that part of your identity. *

allow those free writes to happen, then step away, perhaps breathe, allow that  moment for yourself as well.
come back to it, then use the literature that you feel connects with your free write to expand into a solid 2 &1/2-3 pg essay!

*this idea came to me as i was spreading peanut butter onto a tortilla. pretty blessed i feel. for all those that would care to know:  apricot with sage honey & pistachio jam will go on top of the peanut butter, followed by  freshly sliced blackberries. Provecho!