Major Life Lessons

And so do we make mistakes on those life lessons? Yes. Do we learn from them? Yes.

The following chapter shared how life teaches lessons as well. Sometimes these have a much great price and toll on us, but ever experience is a lesson to teach and a testimony to share.

The world seemed to stand still that day when it all happened. Nothing happened like it did in the movies. No loud hysterical crying and screaming, just silence. Maybe that's what bothered me the most was how omitted everything was. The sun still shone and the summer breeze still blew gently through the birch leaves like any other day. The only thing different that day was that my father was going to die. Around 7 o'clock that morning, I'd be woken up to my bed being violently shaken accompanied by hurried voice saying "Wake up, dad's going to die, hurry up." I remember jumping out of bed and running into my parent's bedroom in a somnolent state to seeing my brother's body hovering over my father's as he was frantically performing CPR. Finally after to what seemed like a lifetime we heard the amalgamated sirens of the police, fire department and ambulance. The paramedics rushed in and quickly back out with only my dying father followed by my crying mother who stumbled closely behind. I

Just like any teenager Jay also believes “he can do anything on his own”. In the beginning, it seemed like he could handle himself, he was very capable but not everything in life goes the way you want it to go. In my book, Jay will learn three important lessons that will change his life.

Many people can think back to a time when they thought for sure their life was over and they could not persevere. In these situations, people need to be strong and see that something better is going to come. That can been seen in this quote: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about in life: it goes on.” This quote, created by poet Robert Frost, can be applied by anyone in their lives to help them in the future. Frost, who is a very popular poet, is known for conceiving plenty of inspirational quotes and this one is no exception. The main point that Frost is trying to get across with his statement is that life keeps moving so do not get stuck in the present because there will always be another day. This quote relates to life by telling the reader to not dwell on the past and keep moving forward whether they have had bad

I have overcame many obstacles in my life. Those obstacles have taught me many valuable life lessons, but the lesson that I think changed me the most was not to bully anyone. I had a bad experience in high school with bullying which made me realize how serious this issue can become if it’s not solved. In high school people have became so mean, and have begun to bully one another. Also, teachers are to worried about getting a paycheck they do not even notice whats going on around them each day. For example I had a cousin battling being bullied in school, and we tried reaching out to teachers and principals and also the school board but they did nothing at all about it. The bullying got so bad my cousin would skip

I lost everyone. Everything. I lost my motivation to find work or even keep my family life on the line. I just let go of it all.

I enjoyed reading Life Lessons from the Bakery by Laura Bowles. The best part about it was the first paragraph with the detailed description of the bakery. I felt as if I were there by the way she used the senses to depict it. I also really liked the message translated through the story. It gave me inspiration for my essay that is based on a specific location, but has a deeper meaning. If I could change anything it would be to carry the detail through more parts of the essay, such as the end. I thought the writing started out very strong but then died down. It was clear that Bowles' chose the bakery as her pivotal place, not only because she enjoyed working there, but because it changed her personality. Before she was hesitant to make any moves

In this journal I had reinforced the belief that everything happens for a reason and in God’s timing. In thinking about the scenario, two lessons were learned: (1) persistence – if you want something badly enough, you’ll do what’s needed to get it; and (2) patience – we want things we don’t have immediately and in that very moment in time, not a second more, but we must learn to wait for the right time for those things to come. Though it seemed like forever before I got my breakthrough answer of approval, it taught me things in the process. These lessons learned I preach to myself when I notice that I’m being too impatient or am wanting something really badly. For example, I wanted a tattoo. So what did I do? I remained persistent in what I

From experiences and relationships, you’ll learn countless lessons that shape you as a person from bad to good. As a person, one thinks that life is like a box of chocolates, but in reality, it isn’t I had to learn the hard way, overcoming a sickness to knowing how to choose the right people to hang out with in high school and last but not least balancing my work life and school.

Who knew that life lessons could come from a little brother? He forgave better than I did, even though He didn't realize it. I learned from him and myself that when you look through the day in someone else's point of view, it's easier to forgive.

What’s a lesson you have learned in your life? Well, you have probably learned more than one lesson in your life, and I definitely learn lessons everyday, but one that has stuck with me is that Jesus is the only perfect person, and that I shouldn't feel like I am lacking perfection, because it isn’t possible. I can still strive for it, but I won’t get all the way there. Some people may find that discouraging, but I find that an encouragement. That is because I know that when I fail, I will know that I almost did something impossible. Other people might see that I’m saying that they will fail, and they will. The truth can hurt, but I am (mostly) an honest person. I wouldn't lie about this, and you just need to accept it, no one can be perfect, only Jesus. Reading the Holy Bible has taught me many things. One of my favorite verses is 2 Samuel 22:31, “As for God, his way is perfect; the LORD’S word is flawless; he shields all that take refuge in him.” I had a bad day, and opened to a random verse, and found this. One day in fourth grade we had SBAC testing and I had decided to take my Bible to school to read after I finished, seeing as I usually finished before the end of the day. It was a little bit after 10 o’clock, and Mr. Porter had given us a break. I was by myself sitting in the grass near the backstop on the west side of the field. I was having a bad day, being told I was worthless, so I took my Bible outside and opened my Bible to a random place and started reading. I smelled the grass and felt it under me. The warm May air hugged me like a comforting parent. The grass was slightly wet and the book was heavy in my my hands, the design on the front cover was cool under my fingertips. My fuzzy jacket and sweatpants against my waist and legs. I heard the kids playing around me and the wind whistling through my ears. The pages are thin in my hands as I open to a random place and start reading, seeing only the words. I hear a whistle blown by Mr. Porter, and stand up, feeling the familiar tingle when my legs have fallen asleep.

Her compassion for me really shined bright during that hard time. My parents no longer show compassion for each other anymore like they do for me.

During the years 2014-2017, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a type of cancer. Although it is treatable, it was a very long and hard battle. Through that experience, I had come to realize many different things, as did Morrie Schwartz from Tuesdays With Morrie. Morrie is an older man who was diagnosed with the disease ALS. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that slowly degenerates the nerves in the body, rendering them useless. He has a limited amount of years left to live, and in those years he wants to teach as many life lessons as he knows. Morrie Schwartz teaches others to live life through appreciating relationships (not money), through our idea of a perfect day, and by teaching us to live life to the fullest by not taking everyday things for granted.

She was the best person in my life. Always there for me when I never was for her.